job specification
Company Description
Holy Koolaid is a YouTube channel dedicated to science, skepticism, and critical thinking . The channel explores topics such as archaeology, religion, pseudoscience, cults, history, and misinformation. Our goal is to create engaging educational content that encourages curiosity and critical thinking .
Role Description
Holy Koolaid Media is looking for a highly skilled video editor with strong motion graphics experience to help produce fast-paced documentary and explainer videos for YouTube. Our content explores history, archaeology, science, and critical thinking , often examining religion, pseudoscience, and misinformation through a skeptical lens. We are looking for someone who can turn research-heavy scripts into compelling visual stories using animation, motion graphics, archival footage, and creative editing. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and comfortable working with complex historical and scientific material . The position is fully remote , with occasional meetings in São Paulo preferred but not required .
What You'll Do
- Edit long-form YouTube documentary and explainer videos
- Create motion graphics and animations that help explain complex ideas
- Cut footage to match script timing and narration
- Add B-roll, archival footage, and visual references
- Design and animate titles, diagrams, maps, and visual explanations
- Add sound effects and polish audio
- Work closely with the creator to ensure the visuals enhance the storytelling
- Help research and locate visual assets relevant to historical and scientific topics
- Maintain strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and clarity
Required Skills
- Strong experience with Adobe Premiere Pro (this is essential)
- Experience with Photoshop
- Experience creating motion graphics or animation
- Ability to edit according to script timing and narrative pacing
- Strong visual storytelling instincts
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Ability to research and find visual material when needed
- At least 2 years of experience with motion graphics or animation
- Ability to work independently and solve problems
Preferred Skills
- Experience with After Effects
- Some familiarity with Adobe Audition
- Experience editing YouTube videos
- Experience with documentary-style editing
- Interest in history, archaeology, or science
- Comfortable working on content that critically examines religion, pseudoscience, and misinformation
- English proficiency at B1 level or higher (flexible if editing skills are exceptional)
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate:
- Thinks like a storyteller, not just an editor
- Can take complex ideas and make them visually understandable
- Is comfortable learning new topics quickly
- Is curious and enjoys researching historical and scientific subjects
- Can work with fast-paced YouTube content
- Has the resilience and independence to figure things out and solve problems
How to Apply
Please include:
- Portfolio or demo reel
- Examples of motion graphics or animation work
- Examples of video editing projects
- A short note explaining why you are interested in this role
Applicants without a portfolio or demo reel will not be considered.
- Start Date:
- 30.04.2026
- Contact person:
- Bernd Kraft
- Company:
- Holy Koolaid LLC Germany, Ludwig-Erhard-Strasse 14
- Telephone:
- Job email:
- Click here
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