Freelance Video Editor (Fireship)

TL;DR

Freelance Video Editor (Fireship): Producing and editing dynamic YouTube content for Fireship, a tech channel with over 3.8 million subscribers with an accent on story-based video editing and maintaining brand consistency. Focus on understanding complex tech topics and creating engaging video formats that maximize audience engagement and retention.

Location: Remote

Salary: Competitive salary

Company

hirify.global invests in and scales creators with an established YouTube presence, turning them into global media businesses.

What you will do

• Play a key role in the production and video editing of Fireship’s YouTube content.
• Source and import relevant media elements (videos, images) to elevate scripts and voice overs.
• Collaborate with creators and scriptwriters to ensure alignment with the storytelling vision.
• Maintain organised project files and documentation.
• Stay up to date with internet culture and news from the tech world.

Requirements

• Proven experience in video editing, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in digital content creation, particularly for YouTube and short form video.
• 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.
• Experience working with programming or tech-related content.
• A passion for technology, programming, and digital content creation.
• YouTube is your primary source of media for education and entertainment.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Work from anywhere with an allowance for tech.
• Flexible hours.
• Work in a vibrant and innovative environment.
• Supportive and collaborative team.
• Dynamic environment with opportunities to take ownership of initiatives and learn at a fast pace.
• Employee referral program.