Researcher, Veritasium 2

Researcher, Veritasium 2

An opportunity to join an exciting, well-funded and fast-growing creator economy business.

Electrify is a dynamic new digital media company that invests in and scales creators with an established YouTube presence. We have invested in various leading channels and Veritasium is one of the leading channels in our portfolio.

Veritasium is a world-leading physics and science education YouTube channel with nearly 20 million subscribers and more than 3 billion lifetime views. We craft high-quality, in-depth videos for a curious, engaged audience that never stops asking the big questions.

Come and build the future of media with us!

About the role

We are starting a second channel and are looking for a creative and experienced Researcher to join our remote digital video team.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for business, economics, geopolitics and finance and demonstrable general social science knowledge. You will be responsible for researching interesting and engaging topics for a new channel focussing on business, economics, geopolitics and finance and other social-science related subjects. You will also be responsible for identifying relevant experts, sourcing locations for site visits and helping to organise video shoots and fact check scripts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research various topics related to business, economics, geopolitics and finance and propose video ideas that would appeal to a large Veritasium audience.

• Keep abreast of issues that are of interest and importance to the Veritasium audience in these areas.

• Find intriguing stories in the field that will engage a Veritasium audience and investigate down to original sources to tell the story in a way no other channel could do.

• Source experts in the field to interview or collaborate with, either on-site or virtually.

• Focus on accuracy and engaging storytelling, going extremely deep in research to trace stories back to academic papers or original sources.

• Fact checking scripts to ensure accuracy to the highest standards.

• Stay up to date on new research, scientific discoveries and advancements in the field and incorporate them into video scripts.
  

Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Economics, Business, Geo-politics and Finance or a related field of the social sciences.

• Excellent research, reading comprehension, and fact-checking skills.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality content that meets the standards of the Veritasium YouTube channel.

• Passionate about educating and inspiring others about social sciences.

Desirable:

• Proven experience in long-form or feature science communication, ideally with knowledge of science YouTube or Podcast content.

• Experience working with talent and casting for video and/or audio projects.

• Experience with physics simulations and ad hoc programming (Python, MATLAB, etc…)
  

Electrify Culture

• Dynamic environment - We are dedicated to providing a world-class creative culture where our employees can thrive. We’re looking for self-starters with an entrepreneurial mindset who want to be part of our success story. You’ll discover new opportunities, take ownership of important initiatives and learn at a fast pace.

• Work anywhere - We are a remote team with employees around the world. This means you are free to work from anywhere with a good internet connection.

• Our Values – We are committed to fostering a culture that values innovative, diverse ways of thinking and the ability to drive positive change. DEI is in our DNA, and our DEI Committee and Social Hub initiatives reflect this commitment.

• Force for good - We believe in unlocking the power of Electrify to tell stories that change lives. Digital media has the opportunity to propagate inspiring ideas and knowledge that can generate extraordinary change. Electrify Impact provides initiatives and resources to support emerging creators and positive impact organisations amplify their voice. In support of the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), we actively encourage support on our mission to make the world a better place for all.
  

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Work from anywhere with an allowance for tech

• Flexible hours

• Employee referral program

• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced, vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment where you can learn and grow quickly

• A supportive, inclusive 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.