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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.

• Edit and produce high‑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.

• 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 optimize 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.

• Electrify Culture: dynamic environment – opportunities for self‑staring, entrepreneurial mindset, fast‑paced learning.
• Work anywhere – remote team with employees around the world; free to work from anywhere with a good internet connection.
• Force for good – we believe in leveraging 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.

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