Electrify
Freelance Short-Form Video Editor
Posted
6 days ago
Experience
2+ Years
Deadline
Aug. 5, 2026 (7 days left)
Job Summary
The Freelance Short-Form Video Editor & Motion Designer produces short-form video content for fern and Simplicissimus. Utilizing Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, and Blender, this designer creates 2D/3D graphics, performs sound design, adapts long-form assets for short-form platforms, and collaborates with writers and art directors to drive social engagement.
Key Roles & Operational Responsibilities
1. Short-Form Video Editing & Motion Graphics Execution
- Full-Pipeline Production: Edit, animate, assemble, and render high-converting short-form videos for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.
- 2D & 3D Animation: Design custom 2D animated elements in After Effects and 3D scenes/assets in Blender to explain complex political, scientific, and social concepts.
- Sound Design & Pacing: Craft rich audio experiences with sound effects, ambient tracks, and voiceover timing that elevate video engagement and retention.
2. Long-to-Short Adaptation & Collaboration
- Asset Repurposing: Adapt assets from long-form documentaries into punchy, mobile-first short-form video formats.
- Creative Alignment: Work directly with scriptwriters and art directors to ensure visual storytelling adheres to the tone and visual identity of fern and Simplicissimus.
- Trend Iteration: Stay aligned with platform algorithms, short-form editing trends, and viewer analytics to continuously optimize content formats.
Foundational Capabilities & Prerequisites
Required Technical Profile & Experience
- Portfolio Baseline: A strong portfolio demonstrating story-driven, engaging short-form video edits and sophisticated motion graphics.
- Editing Suite Mastery: Expert editing speed and narrative pacing using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- 2D Motion Design: Strong 2D animation skills in Adobe After Effects combined with asset creation in Adobe Illustrator.
- 3D Animation: Proficiency in Blender for 3D modeling, rendering, and scene animation.
- Audio Engineering: Hands-on experience with short-form sound design and voiceover processing.
- Language Skills: Written and spoken fluency in English.
Desirable Attributes
- Familiarity with the documentary and video essay styles of fern, Simplicissimus, or similar creator channels.
- Working knowledge of the German language.
What Electrify Offers
- Work From Anywhere: 100% remote flexibility with a dedicated tech allowance.
- Competitive Daily Rate: €250–€400/day payout converted to your local currency.
- High Visibility Portfolio: Produce content reaching millions of subscribers across award-winning digital outlets.
Skills Required:
- Design / Art / Fashion / Media
- Computer / Software / It / Data
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