Position Overview & Specifications

We are looking for a video editor with a background in astronomy/space/astrophysics or anything other that relates to space! We run a well-established astronomy Youtube channel with over 1.3M subscribers and are looking for our next A-player to join our editing team. It’s important for this role that you have a background in the things I mentioned earlier so please don’t apply if you have no prior experience or background in space-related topics.

Tasks

Visually bring to life well-written scripts and voiceover files, creating beautifully edited and stunning final videos to be uploaded onto Youtube, all about space and astronomy
Reversioning content for best performance across other social platforms
Creating clips, editing compilations, optimising videos, adding lower thirds and subtitles, and uploading to a schedule
Source and utilising an archive library and third-party footage to create content
Day-to-day liaison with Content Manager and Executive Producer.
Asset management and archiving of content

Requirements

Essential to have good knowledge of and be passionate about space and astronomy content
Excellent knowledge of and at least 1-2 years of experience creating content for Youtube - Facebook, and other social media platforms is secondary - and deep insight the best use of video and audio editing techniques
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects (Animations, Subtitling, Lower thirds, and transitions are a part of every edit).
Strong knowledge of different video formats, video compression, sound/video synchronisation, downloading from an archive system
Strong knowledge of / passion for factual content is a bonus
Great English communication skills, the role requires constant communication with cross-functional partners.
Impeccable spelling and grammar and grasp of the English language.
Great attention to detail.
Fast internet connection (150mbps+ preferable)

Further Experience of Benefit: