Editor in Chief

Electrify Video Partners; Dortmund; Remote; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic digital media company is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to shape editorial vision and lead the team at fern. This role involves guiding writers, refining stories, and managing editorial projects while promoting a collaborative and innovative environment. The ideal candidate has extensive video journalism experience and strong storytelling abilities. Enjoy competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Work from anywhere

Employee referral program

Regular team events

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in video journalism or related fields.
• Ability to write and oversee English scripts.
• Experience managing editorial projects.

Aufgaben

• Provide constructive feedback to writers.
• Guide story development and narrative structure.
• Define and drive editorial vision.

Kenntnisse

Journalism experience

Excellent English writing

Editorial leadership

Storytelling ability

Research skills

Strong communication

Jobbeschreibung

An opportunity to join an exciting, well-funded and fast-growing creator economy business.

Electrify Video Partners is a dynamic new digital media company that invests in and scales creators with an established YouTube presence. We have invested in various leading channels and fern and Simplicissimus are two of the leading channels in our portfolio.

Fern and Simplicissimus are world-leading digital outlets for political and social topics with 4 and 2.5 million subscribers each. We have received national and international recognition, including the DAfFNE award, the NYT TV & Film award, the Environmental Media Award and a nomination for the prestigious Rudolf Diesel medal. We focus on investigative research, video essays and documentaries for a curious, engaged audience that always seeks deeper answers.

Come and build the future of media with us!

About the role

We’re looking for an Editor-in-Chief to join fern. You’ll shape our editorial vision and guide writers from research to final script. You’ll refine stories, explore new ideas, and ensure our content stays sharp and relevant — all while leading, mentoring, and growing the editorial team.

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll provide writers with constructive, actionable feedback throughout the research and writing process.
• You’ll guide story development and narrative structure, helping shape compelling, coherent episodes.
• You’ll define and drive our editorial vision, giving the channel a clear strategic direction.
• You’ll aid in the exploration of new topics and story ideas to keep our content fresh and relevant.
• You’ll lead the editorial team both personally and professionally — mentoring, supporting, and recruiting new talent.

Skills and experience

• Several years of experience in journalism – ideally in video journalism.
• You speak and write excellent English. Writing and overseeing English fern scripts comes naturally to you.
• Experience in editorial leadership or managing larger editorial projects.
• A strong sense for storytelling – you know how to turn a topic into a compelling narrative.
• Highest journalistic standards and exceptional research skills.
• An organized working style, leadership qualities, strong communication skills, and sensitivity in conflict situations.

Desirable :

• Experience with investigative reporting.
• Experience with YouTube.
• Willingness to travel to Amsterdam a few times per year for a new production cycle.
• English is your mother tongue (or at least C2).

Electrify Culture

• Dynamic environment – We are dedicated to providing a world-class creative culture where our employees can thrive. We’re looking for self-starters with an entrepreneurial mindset who want to be part of our success story. You’ll discover new opportunities, take ownership of important initiatives and learn at a fast pace.
• Work anywhere – We are a remote team with employees around the world. This means you are free to work from anywhere with a good internet connection.
• Our Values – We are committed to fostering a culture that values innovative thinking and the ability to drive positive change.
• Force for good – We believe in leveraging the power of Electrify to change lives and have set up our Creator Foundation. For each established creator that we invest in, we will provide both the cash and production support for an emerging creator to produce and distribute a video that tells an important story linked to one of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We actively encourage your involvement in these projects.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Work from anywhere with an allowance for tech
• Flexible hours
• Employee referral program
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment
• A supportive and collaborative team
• Regular team events in Amsterdam and across Europe
• The opportunity to shape meaningful journalistic content and documentaries.

How to apply

Please send us your CV (including a list of relevant work / projects & responsibilities and your motivation letter) as a PDF. If selected, you’ll complete a paid test script.

Please submit your application in English.

Electrify is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.