Video Editor (Freelance) - Fireship

An opportunity to join an exciting, well-funded and fast-growing creator economy business.

Electrify 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 Fireship is one of the leading channels in our portfolio.

Fireship specializes in high-intensity code tutorials and tech news that help developers level up their programming skills. Home to the Code Report, the Fireship YouTube channel has over 4 million subscribers, who love our informative and highly amusing coverage of the latest in web development, computer science and AI. Meanwhile, Fireship Pro offers high-intensity programming courses for developers who want to hone their skills.

Come and build the future of media with us!

About the role 

We are looking for talented and creative freelance Video Editors to join our remote content production team. The ideal candidates will have experience in story-based video editing and a strong interest in technology, coding, and development. If you have experience creating tutorial-based or tech-oriented videos, this will be a huge advantage.

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 organised 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 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.

• Force for good - 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

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.