Video Editor- Youtube Channel -Fern and Simplicissimus

We are looking for a talented Video Editor to join our growing team at fern and Simplicissimus with a focus on crafting visually engaging and editorially sharp explainer videos, essays, and documentaries. Simpli and Fern are committed to producing high-quality journalistic content that informs, inspires, and captivates audiences.

As a Video Editor, you will be responsible for transforming scripts and voice-overs into compelling video stories, working across various formats and styles. You’ll collaborate closely with writers, producers, and designers to bring ambitious editorial projects to life.

This is a creative, hands-on role for someone with a strong sense of visual storytelling, deep technical skills, and a passion for journalistic content.

The role will be fully remote and will be on a freelance basis. Work is expected to be available very often.

Video Editing & Post-Production

• Edit and assemble high-quality video content from raw material
• Cut and align voice-over recordings with visuals
• Search, source, and curate relevant video footage and imagery
• Apply color correction/grading to interviews, animations, and b-roll
• Design and mix sound elements for polished audio quality
• Incorporate sources and citations clearly and effectively
• (Optional) Compose original music or adapt stock music creatively

Creative Collaboration

• Work closely with writers, producers, and creative leads to align visuals with narrative goals
• Contribute creative ideas for improving pacing, tone, and structure
• Maintain consistency in visual style, tone, and branding across projects

• Professional proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro and Audition.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and visual storytelling instincts.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience (ideally in explainers, video essays, or documentaries)
• Experience with sound design, color grading/correction, and motion graphics.
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic about visual content and journalistic storytelling.
• Intermediate German language skills.

What we offer

• Flexible workplace
• Flexible working hours and flexible employment arrangements
• Competitive compensation (depending on skills and work experience)
• Variety of projects and creative work in a young, growing team
• Regular team events in Amsterdam
• Working on important journalistic content

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about journalism, documentaries, and digital content to contribute to a dynamic, creative environment. If you’re ready to make an impact and bring compelling stories to life, we’d love to hear from you!