YouTube Channel Writer/Director - Veritasium 2 (Freelancer)

Electrify; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic digital media company is seeking a YouTube Channel Writer/Director to create compelling videos for a new channel. The role involves storytelling, overseeing production, and ensuring high-quality content optimized for YouTube. Candidates should have strong project management skills, storytelling ability, and relevant experience in digital media. This is a remote contract position offering competitive compensation and flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work from anywhere

Flexible hours

Employee referral program

Vibrant work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creating content with intellectual depth.
• Experience managing a production team including researchers and animators.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality content.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop ideas for new videos with strong storylines.
• Write, revise, and edit scripts for accuracy and engagement.
• Oversee all elements of production, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.

Skills

Experience writing and making high-performing factual videos for YouTube

Expert storyteller with compelling narratives

Strong project-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subjects

Job description

YouTube Channel Writer/Director - Veritasium 2 (Freelancer)

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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 Veritasium is one of the leading channels in our portfolio.

Veritasium is a world‑leading physics and science education YouTube channel with nearly 20 million subscribers and more than 3 billion lifetime views. We craft high‑quality, in‑depth videos for a curious, engaged audience that never stops asking the big questions.

Now we are starting a second channel and are looking for a creative and experienced Writer/Producer/Director to join our remote digital video team. Come and build the future of media with us!

About the role

We are seeking a compelling factual storyteller with a proven track record of making popular and engaging YouTube videos producing long‑form documentaries for a modern digital audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop ideas for new videos that have a compelling hook, strong storyline and intellectually satisfying content.
• Write, revise, and edit scripts for videos with a focus on accuracy and engaging storytelling, going extremely deep in research to trace stories back to original sources.
• Oversee all elements of production, including planning filming, directing on location, overseeing edits, overseeing animations and delivering on time and on budget.
• Manage and line‑produce a researcher, and work closely with animators and editors to deliver high‑quality videos.
• Ensure that all content is optimised for YouTube and other social media platforms.

Requirements - Skills and experience

• Experience writing and making high‑performing factual videos for YouTube, producing long‑form documentaries for a modern digital audience.
• An expert storyteller, with experience creating compelling narratives that engage the viewer for over 20 minutes.
• A portfolio showcasing writing and video‑making ability, attention to detail and ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.
• Experience running edits for long‑form factual content.
• Proven experience in creating content with real intellectual depth in a variety of subject areas.
• Experience in managing a production team – including running a team of researchers, editors and animators.
• Strong project‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Subjects of interest include Economics, History, Geography, Philosophy as well as Science subjects.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality content that meets the standards of the YouTube channel.

Benefits

• Dynamic environment – we are dedicated to providing a world‑class creative culture where employees can thrive.
• Work anywhere – remote team with employees around the world.
• Our values – fostering a culture that values innovative thinking and the ability to drive positive change.
• Force for good – we actively encourage involvement in projects aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Work from anywhere with allowance for tech.
• Flexible hours.
• Employee referral program.
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment.
• Potential to convert to a staff contract at a later date.
• A supportive and collaborative team.

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

Other

Industries

Media Production