Short Form Video Editor​/Animator, Veritasium

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 You Tube 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 You Tube 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!

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 You Tube Shorts, Instagram and Tik Tok, 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.

• 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 You Tube 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.

• Proven track record delivering high‑performing social‑first video for Tik Tok, Instagram Reels, and You Tube 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, e.g. Blender, is a nice to have.

• Dynamic environment – We are dedicated to providing a world‑class creative culture where our employees can thrive. We’re looking for self‑stunners 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,…