Freelance Video Editor - Veritasium

Electrify Video Partners; London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrify Video Partners seeks a Freelance Video Editor to join their remote team. The role involves creating engaging videos for a physics-focused YouTube channel, requiring experience in video editing and a passion for science. The ideal candidate should excel in storytelling and detail, producing high-quality content for a global audience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years video editing experience focusing on digital/YouTube content.
• Experience editing science-related content preferred.
• Proficiency in video editing software required.

Responsibilities

• Edit high-quality videos combining live action, b-roll, and animation.
• Collaborate with researchers to ensure content accuracy.
• Deliver videos according to deadlines.

Skills

Video Editing

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Storytelling

Education

Passion for Physics or Educational Background in Science

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

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Electrify Video Partners

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.06.2025

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09.08.2025

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Job Description:

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 Veritasium is one of the leading channels in our portfolio.

About the role

Veritasium is a world-leading physics and science education YouTube channel with nearly 20 million subscribers. We craft high-quality, in depth videos for a curious, engaged audience that never stops asking the big questions.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Video Editor to join our remote production team on a freelance basis. The ideal candidate has a passion for physics, or has worked in the science space. You should have experience in creating high-quality digital video / documentary content, and proficiency in video editing software.

The Video Editor will be responsible for creating engaging and informative videos that help explain complex physics concepts to a broad audience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of editing engaging structured factual videos to a high standard with a variety of styles and tones.

The ideal candidate wants to work in a world-class team, with the goal to educate and inspire millions of people across the globe. You are eager to learn, coachable, and hold yourself and others to high standards. You have a great attention to detail and take pride in doing your work. You are passionate about making the best possible video and are proactive in every sense – in getting things done, in speaking up with ways things can be improved, and in consistently learning.

This is a freelance contract, on an ongoing basis in line with upcoming videos.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Edit high-quality videos combining live action, b-roll and animation, collaborating closely with animators
• Deliver world-class videos according to deadlines
• Work with writers and researchers to ensure content is accurate, engaging, and accessible
• Source and integrate music, third-party and archive footage
• Maintain the channel’s established visual language and editing style
• Organise and manage all footage and final deliverables according to delivery specs

Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Ideally proven experience editing science-related content and/or a strong passion or educational background in science and physics
• 3+ years of video editing experience, with a relevant showreel and a focus on digital/YouTube content
• Ability to pull relevant footage to tell a great story
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and related tools
• Deep understanding of YouTube and social media platforms and the editorial style
• Experience with self-shooting or small crew production is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and strong multitasking skills

The ideal candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have excellent time-management skills, and be able to meet tight deadlines while producing high-quality video content. If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about physics and digital content creation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Location

As we are an entirely remote, global team with no central office, we welcome applicants from all over the world.

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.

Unfortunately, we may be unable to respond to all applicants due to the high volume of applications that we receive, but we really thank you for the time taken to apply and your interest in working with us.

Electrify Video Partners is a digital media company that invests in and scales established YouTube channels. Our mission is to turn channels into global media businesses by building teams, scaling the production and distribution of the content and introducing new revenue streams across platforms. We acquire between 50% and 100% of channel businesses. We have raised multiple funding rounds and have existing revenue streams.