[ref. d3848316] London - Edit Producer for the Astrum YouTube Channels

We are looking for an Edit Producer to help lead the creation of captivating, educational content for our growing YouTube channels, Astrum and Astrum Earth.

Astrum is one of the largest astronomy-focused channels on YouTube, with over 2 million subscribers passionate about learning more about space and the universe. We are expanding with Astrum Earth, a new channel dedicated to Earth sciences, including geology, biology, and oceanography.

You will play a vital role in shaping and refining scripts, managing the editorial workflow, overseeing editing and post-production, and ensuring our final videos meet the high-quality standards our audience expects. This role is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of edit producing experience, with a passion for educational storytelling, exceptional organisational skills, and a keen editorial sense.

• Collaborate with researchers and scriptwriters to develop strong, factual narratives for each video.
• Guide projects from script through to final edit, ensuring editorial integrity, structure, tone, and visual storytelling are consistently excellent.
• Manage multiple projects at once, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Create briefings or edit notes that clearly communicate the editorial vision to editors.
• Review edits, providing detailed feedback to editors, animators, and voiceover artists to ensure videos are engaging, accurate, and aligned with Astrum’s voice.
• Manage and lead fact-checkers on scripts and visuals to maintain the channel's reputation for accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to manage editors, animators, voiceover artists, and other freelancers.
• Organise project assets, scripts, and deliverables efficiently within storage systems.
• Maintain project tracking tools (e.g., Monday.com) to ensure all editorial stages are recorded and updated.

• 3-5 years of experience as an Edit Producer or in a similar editorial production role, ideally within documentary, educational content, or digital video production.
• Exceptional storytelling and script editing skills, with a proven track record of shaping strong narratives from research to final cut.
• Strong organisational skills with experience managing complex editorial workflows.
• Familiarity with post-production workflows, especially for YouTube content or digital-first video.
• Passionate about astronomy, Earth sciences, or educational content.
• Fluent English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Flexible workplace: remote-first with flexible hours.
• Competitive compensation (depending on experience and skills).
• The opportunity to work with one of YouTube’s premier science brands and help build a new channel from the ground up.
• A variety of projects and creative freedom within a small, passionate team.
• Regular team meetups in Europe.
• A role with real impact, working on content that inspires millions of people around the world.

If you are passionate about science storytelling and have the skills to shape complex topics into captivating digital content, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your application (in English) including your CV, cover letter, and examples of previous editorial or production work if available.