Development Researcher

About the Company

Veritasium is a world-leading physics and science education YouTube channel with more than 20 million subscribers. It is part of Electrify, a dynamic digital media company that invests in and scales creators with an established YouTube presence.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain systems for tracking ideas through development
• Identify researchers and institutions to build relationships with
• Find the right people and places for stories and handle outreach
• Monitor latest research and discoveries to flag potential story developments
• Spot new stories, write pitches, and present ideas to the team

Requirements

• Degree in physics, maths, engineering, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
• Strong written and verbal English skills
• Confidence communicating with researchers and academics via cold outreach
• Ability to set up and maintain databases
• Excellent research, reading comprehension, and fact-checking skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality content

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in science communication, YouTube, or long-form science journalism
• Familiarity with physics simulations or programming (Python, MATLAB)

Benefits

• Work from anywhere with a tech allowance
• Flexible hours
• Employee referral program
• Fast-paced, vibrant, and innovative environment