Short-Form Writer (Freelance), fern

An opportunity to join an exciting, well-funded and fast-growing creator economy business. Electrify is a dynamic new digital media company that invests in and scales creators with an established YouTube presence. We have invested in various leading channels and fern is one of the leading channels in our portfolio. fern is a fast-growing, cutting-edge digital outlet for political and social topics with nearly 5 million subscribers. Our work has received national and international recognition, including the DAfFNE award, the NYT TV & Film award, and nominations for the prestigious Rudolf Diesel medal and the German Environmental Media Award. We focus on investigative research, video essays, and documentaries for a curious, engaged audience that always seeks deeper answers. Now, we are expanding our vision: fern is launching dedicated short-form content to bring our signature visual storytelling and journalistic quality to all major vertical platforms. Come and build the future of media with us! The Short-Form Writer is responsible for ideating and scripting compelling, accurate, and platform-optimised short-form video concepts for fern. Working closely with editorial and production teams, you will translate diverse complex topics into clear, engaging narratives designed for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and TikTok. This is a light-touch role for now (a few days per month), focused on generating strong ideas, strong hooks, and retention driven scripts that set the foundation for high-performing content.