Freelance Video Editor

Join Electrify Video Partners, a dynamic and remote team, to create high-quality video content for our astronomy channel on YouTube with over 2 million subscribers. As a Freelance Video Editor, you will work closely with our production team to produce engaging and informative videos that capture the essence of science and astronomy.
About the Role
• Edit and produce high-quality long-form videos incorporating live-action and animation footage using 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.
• 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
• Dynamic environment - We are dedicated to providing a world-class creative culture where our employees can thrive.
• Work anywhere - We are a remote team with employees around the world.
• Force for good - We believe in leveraging the power of Electrify to change lives and have set up our Creator Foundation.

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