Video Editor (Freelance), Simplicissimus & fern

Electrify

4d • Remote

About The Position

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 Fern and Simplicissimus are one of the leading channels in our portfolio. Fern and Simplicissimus are leading digital outlets for political and social topics with around 5 and 2.5 million subscribers each. Our work has received national and international recognition, including two Shortys, two Tellys, the DAfFNE, the NYT TV & Film award and the Environmental Media Award. We focus on investigative research, video essays, and documentaries for a curious, engaged audience that always seeks deeper answers. Come and build the future of media with us! About the role As Freelance Video Editor you will play a key role in bringing the long-form documentary content of fern to life. Working closely with our editorial & production team, you will shape the rhythm, tone, and visual quality of our videos from cut to final delivery. This is a remote, freelance position.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and the Creative Cloud suite.
• A strong sense of aesthetics and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work independently and reliably within a remote team.
• A genuine passion for documentary and educational content.
• Familiarity with fern, Simplicissimus, or similar documentary-led channels.
• Proficiency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Edit the voice-over to ensure a natural flow.
• Craft high-quality video edits.
• Research and source fitting footage.
• Apply color grading and correction where required.
• Add sound design for key moments.
• Stylize and optimize assets to match the visual language of each production.
• Incorporate sources into the edit.
• Optional: contribute original music composition.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed