Writer/Director, Veritasium

Electrify • London, EMEA

11d • £50,000 - £70,000 • 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 Veritasium is one of the leading channels in our portfolio. Veritasium is a world-leading physics and science education YouTube channel, with content spanning more than a decade and amassing more than 4.5 billion lifetime views. We create videos for a curious, engaged audience that never stops asking the big questions, combining rigorous research with high-quality, visually captivating production. Our mission is ‘to reveal the truth and to inspire wonder so people can live more meaningful lives in alignment with the way the world really is’ and we need great writer/directors to help us realise that ambition. Come and build the future of media with us! We are looking for a Writer/Director to join our remote digital team. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about Physics, Maths, and Engineering. And has a great general understanding of science. The ideal person is highly proactive, has great attention to detail, and wants to be the very best at what they do. You will be responsible for taking an initial idea all the way through to the deeply researched fascinating video our audience expects. Research, writing scripts, and directing the video edit. You’re essentially the leader of your video – and making the best possible video is your main responsibility. Note: All new writer/directors will start their time with us with a stint in the research team. We have found that this gives new editorial hires the best grounding in our working standards and sets them up for success in the long term.

Requirements

• A (minimum of a) bachelor's degree or higher in Physics, Maths, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent research, reading comprehension, and fact-checking skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• A passion for and knowledge of science YouTube content.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality content that meets Veritasium's standards.
• Passionate about educating and inspiring others about Physics and science in general.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in long-form or feature science communication.

Responsibilities

• Make the best possible video!
• Deliver videos in a timely manner and lead your team.
• Research various topics related to Physics, Maths, Engineering, and more, and propose video ideas.
• Source experts in the field to interview or collaborate with, either on-site or virtually.
• Focus on accuracy and engaging storytelling, going extremely deep in research to trace stories back to scientific papers and original sources.
• Stay up to date on new research, scientific discoveries and advancements in the field and incorporate them into video scripts.
• Conceive and communicate the vision for your video.
• Be a team player. Brief animators and video editors, and work side by side with researchers while receiving and actioning feedback from editorial leadership.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level