Junior Animator / Video Editor (Remote – Philippines)

About VocabCartoons

VocabCartoons is a fast-growing EdTech startup creating short, engaging animated videos that help children (ages 8–16) learn English vocabulary through stories, quizzes, and games.

We combine storytelling, animation, and AI tools to make learning fun, memorable, and accessible. Our platform is subscription-based, and we are focused on rapid growth through high-quality content and strong execution.

As an early tea ---------- mber, you will work closely with a small, ambitious team and grow alongside the company.




Role Overview

We are looking for a junior animator / video editor with at least 6 months of experience, good English, and strong attention to detail.

This role focuses mainly on post-production and AI-assisted animation, not complex animation from scratch. You will use tools such as MagicLight AI and ChatGPT to efficiently produce short educational videos.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants:

Stable, long-term work

Clear instructions and structure

Hands-on experience using modern AI tools in production

Compensation

USD $400 per month

Full-time, remote

Preferred minimum commitment: 6 months

30-day trial period




Incentive & Growth Plan

In addition to the base salary:

The Contractor’s monthly base salary will increase by USD $10 for every 1,000 new paying members gained by VocabCartoons.

Salary increases are cumulative and reviewed periodically.

This incentive is designed to reward long-term contribution as the company scales.




Required Experience & Skills

Must-have

Minimum 6 months experience in animation and/or video editing

Good written and spoken English


Comfortable using:

AI tools (MagicLight AI, ChatGPT, etc.)

Basic video editing software (After Effects, Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar)

Ability to follow clear SOPs and instructions

Reliable internet connection and computer



Nice-to-have (not required)

Experience with children’s or educational content

Basic subtitle timing and formatting experience

Simple motion graphics knowledge



Key Responsibilities


Animation & Video Assembly

Use MagicLight AI to generate animation scenes based on provided scripts

Assemble scenes into complete short videos

Ensure correct scene order and visual consistency

Subtitles & Text



Use ChatGPT to:

Edit subtitles

Improve grammar and clarity

Ensure age-appropriate language

Sync subtitles accurately with audio


Post-Production

Add background music and simple sound effects

Add titles and on-screen text where required

Balance audio levels

Export videos in correct formats and resolutions



Final Delivery

Deliver clean, ready-to-publish videos

Follow file naming and folder structure

Apply small revisions when requested



What This Role Is NOT

To avoid confusion, this role does not include:

? Complex character design from scratch
? Full story writing or creative direction
? Advanced animation or VFX work

This is an execution-focused role, not a senior creative position.

Performance Expectations

With clear briefs and SOPs, a junior in this role should be able to:

Complete 1–2 short scenes per day, or



Finish one short video per day, depending on complexity

Accuracy and consistency are more important than speed.

Why This Is a Good Opportunity

Stable monthly income

Clear expectations and workflows

Opportunity to grow with a scaling startup

Hands-on experience using AI tools in content production

Predictable incentive-based salary growth