Short Form Video Editor/Animator (Freelance) - Remote

Overview

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

In Short

• Edit and produce high-quality, social-first short-form videos optimised for platform performance at every stage.
• Design and animate clear, engaging motion graphics that bring space and Earth science concepts to life.
• Create visually ambitious sequences using stock, archive footage and animation.
• Lead post-production end-to-end, including editing, sound design, graphics, animation, versioning, and delivery.
• Adapt content for multiple platforms, ensuring correct pacing, framing, and social-first approach.
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously, balancing speed and quality.
• Ensure all output meets Astrum’s editorial accuracy standards and brand expectations.
• Collaborate on branded content executions where relevant, ensuring authentic integration into science-led storytelling.
• Brainstorm, test, and pilot new ideas with a clear understanding of social-first audience behaviour and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering high-performing social-first video for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.
• Advanced level of skill in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Strong motion graphics and animation capability, including keyframe animation and compositing.
• Experience working with cinematic stock footage, science visuals, maps, data visualisations, or space imagery.
• Strong sense of pacing, hook-building, and retention strategy in short-form content.
• Understanding of platform algorithms and audience engagement drivers.
• Data-led mindset with the ability to iterate formats based on performance.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with commercial and delivery requirements.
• Highly organised and deadline-driven.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work remotely with a distributed team.
• Interest in astronomy, space exploration, and climate science.
• Experience in 3D software such as Blender or Cinema 4D is nice to have.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows for editing, animation, or visual enhancement is advantageous.

Benefits

• Work from anywhere.
• 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.