Application Guide

How to Apply for Longform Video Creator, AI Digest

at Sage

🏢 About Sage

Sage is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building forecasting tools and visual explainers on AI progress and its risks, making complex AI topics accessible to a broad audience. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven team that values rigorous analysis and clear communication.

About This Role

As a Longform Video Creator, you will transform AI Village stories and research into engaging longform YouTube videos, reaching a wide audience with critical insights about AI. You'll collaborate with researchers and engineers to identify compelling narratives, own the full production process, and iterate based on audience feedback, making a tangible impact on public understanding of AI.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing AI Village content and research findings, brainstorming video concepts with researchers, and then editing footage or recording voiceovers. You'd also analyze video performance metrics and plan adjustments for future content, all while communicating asynchronously with your remote team.

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🎯 Who Sage Is Looking For

  • Proven experience creating longform YouTube videos, with a portfolio showcasing storytelling, editing, and audience growth.
  • Strong ability to translate complex technical topics into engaging, accessible narratives without oversimplifying.
  • Self-motivated and collaborative, comfortable working remotely with researchers and engineers to extract stories.
  • Proficient in video production tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects) and familiar with YouTube analytics to optimize reach.

📝 Tips for Applying to Sage

1

In your portfolio, include a longform video that explains a complex AI concept or research finding, demonstrating your ability to make it engaging for a general audience.

2

Highlight any experience you have with interviewing or sourcing footage from multiple channels, as the role requires capturing from the Village website and interview clips.

3

Showcase your process for iterating based on audience feedback—mention specific metrics or examples where you adjusted content to improve engagement.

4

Tailor your application to Sage's mission: mention your interest in AI safety and your ability to communicate risks effectively.

5

Since it's remote and part-time, emphasize your time management and communication skills, and how you've successfully collaborated with remote teams.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express genuine interest in AI progress and risks, and how your video skills can help Sage's mission.", 'Highlight your experience with longform storytelling and your ability to take a video from concept to publication.', 'Mention your collaborative approach, especially working with researchers and engineers to translate technical content.', 'Show your data-driven mindset: how you use audience feedback to refine videos and grow reach.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore the Sage website (sage-future.org) and AI Village to understand their content, tone, and key topics.
  • → Review Sage's existing YouTube channel (if any) to see the style and format of their current videos.
  • → Read recent AI progress reports or blog posts to get a sense of the subject matter you'd be covering.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the AI safety community and key debates to better align with the company's perspective.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach turning a dense AI research paper into a compelling YouTube video? Walk us through your process.
2 Describe a time you had to simplify a complex topic without losing accuracy. How did you ensure it remained accessible?
3 How do you plan to source footage from the Village website and interview clips? What tools or methods would you use?
4 Given limited resources, how would you prioritize which stories to cover? What makes a story suitable for video?
5 How do you measure success for your videos, and how would you iterate based on audience reception?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic portfolio without a longform video example—this is critical for this role.
  • Avoid focusing only on creative editing; emphasize your ability to understand and communicate technical content.
  • Don't neglect to mention how you handle collaboration remotely, as this is a remote role with a team.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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