Freelance Video Editor - Fireship

Freelance Video Editor – Fireship

Electrify Video Partners is a dynamic new digital media company that invests in and scales creators with an established You Tube presence. Our mission is to turn creators into global media businesses by building teams, scaling the production and distribution of their content and introducing new revenue streams across platforms. We acquire between 50% and 100% of creator businesses with an established You Tube presence and have invested in various leading channels, raising multiple funding rounds and maintaining existing revenue streams.

We are building a decentralized global team to power our business and are looking for A‑players who share our vision and values and want to play a part in driving the business forward on its exciting journey. Come and build the future of media with Electrify!

We are looking for talented and creative freelance Video Editors to join our remote content production team at Fireship, one of the biggest software engineering and tech channels on You Tube. With a loyal following of over 3.8 million subscribers, Fireship specializes in delivering bite‑sized, informative, and entertaining tech content that makes complex topics easy to understand.

• Play a key role in the production and video editing of Fireship’s You Tube content to increase the quantity and variety of output, contributing to the growth and engagement of the audience.
• Proactively source, select and import relevant media elements (videos, images) to elevate scripts and voice‑overs into dynamic video content.
• Collaborate closely with creators and scriptwriters to ensure alignment with the overall storytelling vision, while demonstrating initiative and producing high‑quality work that meets expectations.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation to ensure easy access to assets and seamless collaboration with team members.
• Keep up to date with internet culture and news from the tech world.

• Proven experience in video editing, with a strong editorial portfolio that demonstrates expertise in digital content creation, particularly for You Tube and short‑form video that tells a story with archive images.
• Confident use of keyframe animation for ‘faceless’ video content.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring consistency in the use of fonts, colours, styles, and visual elements as per the Fireship brand, while elevating the production value.
• Experience working with programming or tech‑related content is highly desirable, with the ability to understand complex topics and break them down into digestible, engaging video formats.
• A passion for technology, programming, and digital content creation, with a keen interest in staying up‑to‑date on industry trends and best practices.
• You Tube is your primary source of media for education and entertainment, and you have an innate ability to craft You Tube videos that maximise engagement and audience retention.

• Competence in popular coding and programming languages, especially experience working as a software developer or building digital projects.
• Flexible working hours to collaborate with colleagues across European and US time zones.

• Dynamic environment – self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Work anywhere – remote team with employees worldwide.
• Our Values – fostering a culture that values innovative thinking and positive change.
• Force for good – supporting sustainability projects through our Creator Foundation.

• Competitive salary.
• Work from anywhere with allowance for tech.
• Flexible hours.
• Employee referral program.
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and innovative environment.
• A supportive 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.