Short Form Video Editor/Animator

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 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.

Come and build the future of media with us!

Purpose of the Role

The Short Form Video Editor / Animator is responsible for delivering best-in-class, social-first video content for Veritasium across both editorial and branded content. This role plays a key part in shaping impactful, audience-led formats across YouTube Shorts, Instagram and TikTok, helping to grow reach, strengthen brand presence, and unlock commercial opportunities.

Working closely with editorial, production, and commercial teams, the role drives creative innovation in short-form video, translating complex scientific ideas into engaging, accessible, and visually distinctive content optimised for social platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and produce high-quality, social-first short-form video content, optimised for platform performance at every stage.
• Design and animate clear, engaging motion graphic sequences that bring complex scientific concepts to life.
• Edit branded short form video content, working closely with the sponsorship sales team, and pitching ideas in response to briefs from brands when required.
• Lead the post-production process for videos end-to-end, including editing, sound design, graphics, animation, and versioning.
• Adapt content for multiple platforms, from YouTube Shorts to Patreon to Facebook.
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously, balancing speed, quality, and budget without compromising creative standards.
• Ensure all output meets Veritasium’s editorial, brand, and client expectations.
• Proactively develop and evolve new short-form formats and creative approaches in collaboration with editorial and commercial teams.
• Provide strong creative direction across both editorial and branded content projects.
• Brainstorm, test, and pilot new ideas with a clear understanding of social-first audience behaviour and performance metrics.
  
  

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Skills And Experience

• Proven track record delivering high-performing social-first video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Strong technical expertise in editing and post-production workflows, with advanced experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Skilled in motion graphics, keyframe animation, and basic visual effects.
• Strong understanding of platform algorithms, best practices, and audience engagement drivers.
• Data-led mindset, able to study competitors and iterate on success.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance creative ambition with brand and business objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to collaborate effectively across editorial and commercial teams.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• Knowledge of emerging AI tools for video production, with experience applying them in real-world workflows.
• Proactive, collaborative, and innovative, with a passion for social-first storytelling.
• Good understanding of the STEM short form video competitor space.
• Interest in science.
• Ability in 3D animation software, eg Blender, is a nice to have.
  
  

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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 thinking and the ability to drive positive change.

Force for good - We believe in leveraging the power of 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.

What We Offer

• Work from anywhere with an allowance for tech
• Flexible hours
• Employee referral program
• 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.