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.