Freelance Video Editor- Space and Astronomy Content (Remote)

Electrify Video Partners; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Dynamic working environment

Opportunities for personal growth

Job summary

A digital content production company is seeking a Freelance Video Editor for space and astronomy content, ideally with over 3 years of experience in video editing and a strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro. This remote role offers flexibility and opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects. The candidate should have a passion for storytelling in documentaries and a keen eye for detail, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively with creative teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in video editing with a showreel.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro & Creative Cloud.
• Experience in sound design and integrating audio into video.

Responsibilities

• Edit and produce high-quality long form videos.
• Source and manage video footage and media.
• Work with the production team to ensure content quality.

Skills

Video editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

Sound design

Motion graphics

Attention to detail

Job description

Freelance Video Editor - Space and Astronomy Content (Remote)

Join to apply for the Freelance Video Editor - Space and Astronomy Content (Remote) role at Electrify Video Partners

Are you passionate about storytelling through visual media? Join us at Astrum, one of the largest astronomy channels on YouTube with over 2 million subscribers.

We are looking for talented and creative Freelance Video Editors to join our remote production team. The ideal candidates will have a background in video editing and a genuine interest in science content. Experience editing documentaries and educational content will be considered a valuable asset.

Tasks

• Edit and produce high-quality long form videos that incorporate live action and animation footage, utilizing video editing software and collaborating with animators
• Archive Research – Search databases for relevant high‑quality images, footage and visuals.
• Source, download, select and import suitable media elements (videos, images, audio)
• Work closely with the creator and the production team to ensure all video content is accurate, informative and engaging
• Integrate the tone of voice from the original Astrum channel into the new editing style, while elevating the overall quality to a higher standard than the original channel.
• Implement sound design on edits
• Ensure use of rights‑cleared assets.
• Manage and organise video footage, assets and archives
• Stay up-to-date with video editing software and techniques

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in video editing and accompanying showreel, with an emphasis on digital content creation and experience with YouTube
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro & Creative Cloud
• Demonstrated experience using and creating motion graphics and animations.
• Excellent video documentary storytelling skills
• Although not essential, a strong understanding of YouTube and other social media platforms and how to optimise content for those platforms would be beneficial
• A passion for Astronomy with the ability to communicate complex concepts to a broad audience
• Experience in sound design, with the ability to integrate audio elements into video projects, is essential
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Previous experience editing factual documentaries will be considered an advantage

Benefits

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.
• 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. 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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Design
• Media Production