Electrify Video Partners - Short Form Writer (Freelance), fern EMEA, UK, USA · Fully Remote

Writer is needed in United States.

Client: Electrify Video Partners

Location: United States

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

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 fern is one of the leading channels in our portfolio. Fern is a fast-growing, cutting-edge digital outlet for political and social topics with nearly 5 million subscribers. Our work has received national and international recognition and focuses on investigative research, video essays, and documentaries for a curious, engaged audience.

The Short-Form Writer is responsible for ideating and scripting compelling, accurate, and platform-optimized short-form video concepts for fern. Working closely with editorial and production teams, the writer will translate diverse complex topics into clear, engaging narratives designed for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok. This role is currently a light-touch position, focused on generating strong ideas, hooks, and retention-driven scripts that lay the foundation for high-performing content.

Requirements

• English language proficiency (essential).
• Proven experience writing high-performing short-form content for social platforms.
• Strong understanding of hook-writing, pacing, and retention strategies.
• Ability to simplify complex topics without losing accuracy or nuance.
• A genuine curiosity across a wide range of topics, including history, geopolitics, science, technology, and society.
• Experience writing for visual formats.
• Strong research skills and attention to factual accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently and deliver high-quality output within a limited time allocation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with remote teams.
• Background in journalism, documentary, or factual storytelling.
• Experience working with educational or documentary-style content.
• Familiarity with fern or similar documentary-led channels (desirable).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop original short-form video ideas aligned to fern’s editorial focus.
• Write clear, engaging, and well-researched scripts for short-form platforms.
• Craft strong, scroll-stopping hooks and tightly structured narratives optimized for retention.
• Translate complex topics spanning history, geopolitics, science, technology, and society into accessible, compelling storytelling.
• Work from briefs or existing long-form content to create short-form adaptations where relevant.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Editors, and Animators to ensure scripts translate effectively into visual storytelling.
• Iterate on scripts based on feedback and performance insights.
• Stay up to date with short-form trends, formats, and platform best practices.
• Contribute to occasional branded content ideation where required.

Electrify Culture

• Dynamic environment: We provide a world-class creative culture where our employees can thrive and take ownership of important initiatives.
• Work anywhere: We are a remote team, allowing you the freedom to work from anywhere with a good internet connection.
• Our Values: We foster a culture that values innovative, diverse ways of thinking and the ability to drive positive change with a commitment to DEI.
• Force for good: We believe in using digital media to propagate inspiring ideas and knowledge, supporting initiatives aligned with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs).

What We Offer

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible hours
• Employee referral program
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team

Additional Information

Electrify is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment. Employment opportunities are provided 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.

Location

EMEA, UK, USA

Remote Status: Fully Remote