Vacancy: Freelance Video Editor
About the role
We’re building a roster of trusted freelance editors who can be matched with Underknown projects on an ongoing, per-video basis as opportunities come up.
As a freelance editor, you will work from a clear creative brief and collaborate with producers, showrunners, and creative leads to turn scripts, footage, voiceover, graphics, music, archival material, and sourced visuals into polished, engaging episodes.
The ideal candidate is fast, flexible, self-directed, and comfortable working across social-first formats. You should have strong editorial instincts, understand digital storytelling, and be able to make creative choices that improve pacing, clarity, emotion, and audience retention.
Responsibilities will vary depending on the project assignment, and can include long-form Youtube videos, editing for streaming platforms, short form social videos, and podcasts.
Location: Ontario, Canada
Responsibilities
- Proven experience editing digital video
- Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Creative Cloud workflow.
- Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, motion graphics, and graphics templates is an asset.
- Ability to source footage from stock, archival, fair-use, public domain, or other approved sources.
- Experience with sound design, music selection, audio cleanup, and basic mixing.
- Strong sense of pacing, structure, tone, and audience retention.
Qualifications you bring
- You have a strong portfolio of long-form YouTube or social-first editing work
- You’re self-directed, deadline-driven, and comfortable working remotely
- You have a sharp editorial instinct — you know what to cut, what to linger on, and why
- You’re technically proficient across the full post-production pipeline
- You take feedback well and consistently elevate your work through revision
- You’re genuinely interested in YouTube and understand the storytelling grammar of the platform
- You are familiar with emerging AI tools and are thoughtful about how they can support creative work, research, footage discovery, editing, or workflow efficiency.
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
How to Apply
Submit your application along with a link to a viral video or successful social format you have produced, created or ideated. Showcase your ability to capture audience attention and drive significant engagement and growth.
Underknown is a creator-led media company making high-quality, long-form videos for YouTube and beyond. We produce factual storytelling that explains science, tech, and the natural world in engaging, accessible ways. Our global team runs 100+ channels in multiple languages, reaching 70 million monthly viewers. While YouTube is our core platform, we also publish on Snapchat, Facebook, MSN, and operate the Popular Science streaming TV channel.
Why work at Underknown?
- Your work will be seen by millions of people around the world.
- A competitive salary.
- Work from home and at our studio in Toronto with an international team of creators and thinkers.
- A manager who deeply cares about your development and makes a personal investment in your career at Underknown.
- A team that trusts and wants to win together and has a work hard but have fun attitude
- Work for a values-driven company; we don’t work with brands and organizations that pollute the planet and exploit people.
We know that applying to a new role takes a lot of work and we sincerely value your time and your interest in Underknown. We’re looking forward to reading your application. We thank all applicants, though only those selected will be contacted.
Underknown is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations that we serve. We are committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We have implemented policies with respect to accommodating people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during your application or employment with Underknown, please contact the Human Resources Department.