Writer/Director, Veritasium

Electrify

3d • Remote

About The Position

Veritasium is a world-leading physics and science education YouTube channel known for rigorous research and visually captivating production. Its mission is to reveal the truth and inspire wonder so people can live more meaningful lives in alignment with the way the world really is.

The Writer/Director joins the remote digital team and leads videos from the initial idea through research, scriptwriting, and directing the edit. The role focuses on creating deeply researched, accurate, engaging videos, with a particular interest in Physics, Maths, and Engineering and a broad understanding of science. New Writer/Directors begin with a stint in the research team to learn the company’s working standards.

Electrify is a digital media company that supports and grows creators with established YouTube presences. It offers a remote, flexible, inclusive, and collaborative working environment, with opportunities to take ownership, learn, and grow. The salary range is £50,000–£70,000, depending on experience, converted into the currency of the employee’s location.

Requirements

• 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, including the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Passion for and knowledge of science YouTube content.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality content that meets Veritasium’s standards.
• Passion for educating and inspiring others about Physics and science generally.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a video from its initial idea through to production, making the best possible video the main priority.
• Deliver videos in a timely manner and lead the video team.
• Research topics in Physics, Maths, Engineering, and other fields, and propose video ideas.
• Find experts to interview or collaborate with, either on-site or virtually.
• Conduct in-depth research, tracing stories to scientific papers and original sources, while prioritising accuracy and engaging storytelling.
• Keep up to date with research, discoveries, and advances, and incorporate them into scripts.
• Conceive and communicate the vision for each video.
• Brief animators and video editors, collaborate with researchers, and receive and act on editorial leadership feedback.

Benefits

• Work from anywhere with an allowance for tech.
• Flexible hours.
• Employee referral program.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment with opportunities to learn and grow quickly.
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team.
• Salary range of £50,000–£70,000, depending on experience, converted into the currency of the employee’s location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time