Video Editor & Motion Designer (Freelancer)

We are looking for a Video Editor & Motion Designer (Freelancer) to join our team and help adapt the content of fern for our new Spanish-language channel. In this role, you will be responsible for transforming our English originals into Spanish adaptations. You'll replace and synchronize Spanish voice-overs, translate and adapt on-screen text and 2D animations, and adjust or expand scenes to fit cultural context and make the stories resonate with Spanish-speaking audiences. You will work closely with translators, voice talent, and directors to ensure that each adaptation preserves the tone, intent, and journalistic integrity of the original videos - while feeling native, authentic, and relevant to Spanish-speaking viewers. Tasks

• Edit and adapt existing English videos for the Spanish-language channel
• Replace voice-overs with Spanish narration in collaboration with translators and voice talent
• Translate and adjust on-screen text, titles, and 2D motion design elements
• Adapt animations, lower thirds, and graphics to ensure clarity and stylistic consistency in Spanish
• Add or modify scenes to enhance cultural relevance and audience connection
• Ensure storytelling rhythm, tone, and emotional impact align with Spanish-speaking audience expectations
• Deliver high-quality, visually coherent videos that match the brand identity of fern
• Manage feedback loops efficiently and meet project deadlines
  Proven experience in video editing and motion design
• Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Excellent storytelling skills with an eye for pacing, emotion, and visual rhythm
• Ability to translate and integrate 2D motion graphics and titles accurately
• Native or fluent Spanish speaker, with good English skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Passion for journalistic and documentary storytelling
Desirable
• Experience in localization or adapting video content for different languages and audiences
• Experience with project management tools such as Monday.com
  Electrify Video Partners 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 fern and Simplicissimus are two of the channels in our portfolio.
Fern and Simplicissimus are cutting-edge digital outlets for political and social topics with 4 and 2.5 million subscribers respectively. We have received national and international recognition, including the DAfFNE award, the Environmental Media Award, the NYT TV & Film award, and nominations for the prestigious Rudolf Diesel medal and the German Television Award. We focus on investigative research, video essays, and documentaries for a curious, engaged audience that always seeks deeper answers. Now, we are expanding our vision: a new Spanish-language channel will bring the unique storytelling and journalistic quality of fern to an even broader global audience. Come and build the future of media with us!
• 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 thinking and the ability to drive positive change.
• Force for good - We believe in leveraging the power of Electrify to change lives and have set up our Creator Foundation. For each established creator that we invest in, we will provide both the cash and production support for an emerging creator to produce and distribute a video that tells an important story linked to one of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What we offer
• Competitive compensation
• Work from anywhere with an allowance for tech
• Flexible hours
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment
• A supportive and collaborative team
• Regular team events in Amsterdam and across Europe
• The opportunity to shape meaningful journalistic content and documentaries.