Vacancy: Show Development Editor
About the role
We’re looking for a development editor who’s fast, flexible, and fluent in YouTube. You’ll cut videos across a range of formats and channels, documentaries, hosted episodes, video essays, and more — working quickly from a clear direction to produce polished edits that keep audiences watching. You’re someone who thrives on variety, doesn’t need hand-holding, and gets genuinely excited about finding the cut that makes a story click.
We’re starting this role off as an editor, but if you have writing skills, this could evolve into a development producer role in the future.
This is a remote, freelance position.
Application deadline is April 24th, midnight, Eastern Daylight Time.
Responsibilities
- Edit multiple episodes per month from assembled footage through final delivery
- Work closely with the creative lead through multiple rounds of notes and revisions
- Handle motion graphics, sound, and color within your edits
- Source and log footage to support the editorial needs of each episode
Consistently implement feedback and raise the quality of each video
Qualifications you bring
- Proven experience editing long-form YouTube, specifically in the education or documentary space
- A track record of editing hit YouTube videos (share examples)
- Expert command of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects
- Strong motion graphics skills — you can create and implement visual elements that serve the story
- Experience with sound design and audio mixing for long-form video
- Solid color grading skills
- Ability to source footage from a variety of archival and stock sources
- Ability to work efficiently and communicate clearly as part of a remote team
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.