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.