As a science brand, we are best known for our distinctive animated videos and our elaborate products around the kurzgesagt theme worlds. Through our globally successful YouTube channel with over 23 million subscribers, we aim to inspire people around the world about science and make knowledge accessible and exciting. We believe that well-researched facts are just as important as humor and good storytelling. Nothing in the universe is boring if you tell a good story.
Our international team currently consists of about 70 great colleagues. Our editorial team is looking for a competent and highly experienced Fact-Checker & Researcher (all genders) for researching and verifying our scientific content on YouTube. If you want to make an impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and become part of our team as:
(Senior) Fact-Checker & Researcher (all genders)
Location: preferably Munich or Berlin, Remote possible
Employment: Full-time (40h/5 days) or Part-time (32h/4 days) possible
How to make an impact - in a nutshell
* Pre-research for scripts: researching content for scripts, identifying interesting aspects and summarizing them in text form
* Pre-research topics for merch products and digital/interactive products
* Collect and evaluate scholarly sources and technical literature
* Fact-check to uncover any errors or discrepancies between sources
* Create source documents and annotated source lists, ensuring quality standards for our source documents
* Select and contact scientists and experts for additional evaluation of sources and content (similar to a peer review process)
* Adhere to and ensure short-form quality standards in relation to our scripts and merch projects
* Guardian of the facts and preserver of scientific rigour
What you are best known for
* Degree preferably in physics, natural or social sciences or science journalism; bonus points for strong background in statistics or data treatment
* Available for work at least 32 hours per week - unfortunately, we're unable to consider candidates who are currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program
* At least three year of professional experience in the field of science journalism or comparable activity
* Experience in scientific work and research
* Ability to prepare scientific texts in a concise and comprehensible manner
* Experienced in the use of research tools and English primary sources
* Ability to familiarize yourself quickly and thoroughly with a wide range of topics
* Succinct, quality-conscious, independent and structured way of working
* Persistence and you do not settle for the first best answer
* Enthusiasm for scientific work that has a positive impact on potentially millions of people
* Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken
Some perks of working at kurzgesagt
* A role with real ownership: You'll have plenty of freedom to shape your work and leave your own footprint, while taking on hands-on work and real responsibility for one of the world's largest knowledge channels on YouTube
* A truly unique company culture: A healthy error culture, flat hierarchies with extremely fast decision-making, transparency, and a shared drive to keep pushing things forward. Our Slack emoji game? Absolutely on point. Yes, we mean custom emojis. Lots of them
* Attractive benefits: A heavily discounted USC membership, subsidies for public transport tickets and company pension plans, employee discounts, and perks with numerous partner companies. Plus, an after-hour budget for team activities outside of work
* Personal development: An annual learning and development budget, as well as dedicated time for training because learning and growth never stop here
* 30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day work week) and a strong focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance
* Great working environment: Work in the heart of Munich (close to the main train station) with excellent public transport connections, alongside a creative and enthusiastic team that supports your growth
* And last but not least: You'll get your own personalized avatar and bird :)
We believe that people should emphasize their similarities and not their differences. That we should grow together and only our own skills, values and intrinsic motivation should count. At kurzgesagt, it doesn't matter who you are or where you come from. No one is discriminated against or favoured. Your skills and willingness to learn are the only things that count.
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Like what you see?
Then don't wait any longer! Apply now to become part of a great team and start an exciting career with kurzgesagt! We can't wait to hear from you!