Video Editor (Freelancer), Fireship

About the role

Join us at Fireship, one of the biggest software engineering and tech channels on YouTube, known for its high-energy, fast-paced tutorials and breakdowns of programming, software development, and technology trends. With a loyal following of over 4 million subscribers, Fireship specializes in delivering bite-sized, informative, and entertaining tech content that makes complex topics easy to understand. We are looking for talented and creative freelance Video Editors to join our remote content production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the production and video editing of Fireship’s YouTube content to increase the quantity and variety of output, contributing to the growth and engagement of the audience.
• Proactively source, select and import relevant media elements (videos, images) to elevate scripts and voice overs into dynamic video content.
• Collaborate closely with creators and scriptwriters to ensure alignment with the overall storytelling vision, while demonstrating initiative and producing high-quality work that meets expectations.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation to ensure easy access to assets and seamless collaboration with team members.
• Keep up to date with internet culture and news from the tech world.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in video editing, with a strong editorial portfolio that demonstrates expertise in digital content creation, particularly for YouTube and short form video that tells a story with archive images.
• Confident use of keyframe animation for 'faceless' video content.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring consistency in the use of fonts, colors, styles, and visual elements as per the Fireship brand, while elevating the production value.
• Experience working with programming or tech-related content is highly desirable, with the ability to understand complex topics and break them down into digestible, engaging video formats.
• A passion for technology, programming, and digital content creation, with a keen interest in staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
• YouTube is your primary source of media for education and entertainment, such that you have an innate ability to craft YouTube videos that maximise engagement and audience retention.

Desirable Competence

• Competence in popular coding and programming languages, especially experience working as a software developer or building digital projects.
• Flexible working hours in order to collaborate with colleagues across European and US time zones.

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, diverse ways of thinking and the ability to drive positive change. DEI is in our DNA, and our DEI Committee and Social Hub initiatives reflect this commitment.

Electrify Impact

We believe in unlocking the power of Electrify to tell stories that change lives. Digital media has the opportunity to propagate inspiring ideas and knowledge that can generate extraordinary change. Electrify Impact provides initiatives and resources to support emerging creators and positive impact organisations amplify their voice.

In support of the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), we actively encourage support on our mission to make the world a better place for all.

What We Offer

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible hours
• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced, vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment where you can learn and grow quickly
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team
• Rates: 250 - 350 USD per day (depending on experience. This will be converted into the currency of where you are based)

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.