A better internet, where privacy is the default, is possible. Building this better internet might seem daunting or even unthinkable, but at Proton, we do this every day.
Proton was founded in 2014 by a group of scientists who met at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Our first service, Proton Mail, is now the world’s largest encrypted email service. Subsequent Proton services, such as Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass, give our users complete control over how and with whom their data is shared.
Today, Proton makes privacy universally accessible. Journalists from outlets like The Guardian and The New York Times, the world’s largest organizations, and people in more than 180 countries have surpassed 100 million Proton accounts. Our diverse and dynamic team comprises over 450 members of over 40 nationalities. While based in Geneva, Switzerland, we have offices in Zurich, Prague, London, Vilnius, Skopje, Taipei, Paris, Barcelona, and many more employees working remotely worldwide.
Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies to help us solve challenging problems and build new products that will reach hundreds of millions. We want to create more than just one of the world’s most impactful tech companies; we want to make a new internet that serves the interests of all people.
We need you, your voice, your ideas, and your ambition to make it happen.
Join us!
Purpose of the role
As a YouTube video producer and host at Proton, you will use your storytelling skills to turn privacy & security news, deep-dives, guides, and educational content into engaging short and medium-lenght videos. Your goal is to increase Proton’s share of voice on YouTube, Tiktok, and other video platforms and grow its brand awareness. Your primary channel will be YouTube, but you will also be able to experiment with your content on other social media channels. Together with the brand community team, you will influence the content we create by brainstorming, testing, and strategizing content with high potential for growth.
As a video host, you are at ease in front of the camera and can easily explain a complicated and technical concept to a wider audience. You understand the importance of brand personalities and can adapt your tone and demeanour to fit with the company’s overall brand guidelines. You’re a natural storyteller and a content strategist who knows the ins and outs of turning ideas into polished videos for YouTube and more. You’ll have the opportunity to build Proton’s brand presence on YouTube and influence how it will develop in time. You’ll have a database of over 100 million people you can promote your videos to and convince them to follow Proton’s YouTube channel.
If you feel comfortable taking initiative and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a fast-growing company and have a concrete impact on the future of the business as a whole.
What you will do
1. Be Proton’s YouTube host and produce high-quality videos to educate and inspire viewers on topics like privacy, security, encryption, internet, online freedom, and more.
2. Handle video production from A-Z including research, scripting, recording, editing, voiceover/audio, and publishing.
3. Use various media assets such as stock videos, screen recordings, screenshots, archival/new footage, and photos to craft timely and evergreen video content.
4. Collaborate with internal experts, motion designers, marketers, and cyber experts to enhance your video content or fact check your scripts.
5. Align to the overall video strategy and help establish Proton as a leading video content creator.
6. Stay updated with competitor strategies, propose and test new content ideas.
7. Maintain consistency in video production and publishing, and optimize content based on performance metrics.
8. Keep abreast of the latest trends, innovations, and technologies in brand building and social media.
9. Be the face of a brand loved by millions of people and organizations around the world.
Job requirements
10. 2+ years of hands-on experience producing and publishing video content as a vlogger, ideally on YouTube or a similar role in the Media industry.
11. Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or similar fields proving a deep technical understanding of technology, internet, privacy, and security
12. Experience creating and optimizing video content for performance and quality
13. Proven experience with storyboarding and script-writing
14. Strategic approach in researching/choosing topics (SEO) and adapting to various audiences
15. Proven on-camera and voice-over experience
16. Outstanding understanding and knowledge of the YouTube platform
17. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and any other video editing tools
18. Independent, self-motivated, and proactive with meticulous attention to detail
19. Ability to adapt to a brand’s personality and TOV
20. Native and flawless written and spoken English skills
21. Clear diction and pronunciation
Bonus points for
22. Charismatic on-screen presence
23. Experience with multi-brand, multilingual communities and channels
24. Previous journalistic experience / podcasting experience
25. Experience in the tech or SaaS industry is a plus
26. Experience with both B2C and B2B marketing
27. Comfortable working in fast-paced, always-on startup environments
28. Fluency in other languages
Why you should join Proton
29. Be part of a movement - Proton is not just a product or service but a community-driven movement united by a shared vision of online freedom. Our services are open source, audited, and supported by community contributions. We give back to our community by maintaining core encryption libraries and by supporting other organizations furthering the same goals as us.
30. Work with smart and dedicated people - Our team is diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit with people coming from all walks of life, including many of the world’s top academic institutions and organizations.
31. Join a strong brand - Our encrypted email service - Proton Mail - has grown to be a staple of online security and privacy. Proton has been featured in multiple popular television and film productions, such as Mr. Robot, Knives Out, Sounds of Metal, and more.
32. Grow with us - We’re one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, doubling in size every year. Our growth gives you limitless career and educational opportunities as well as the opportunity to work side-by-side with many world-leading experts in their fields.
33. Have your voice heard - We value your opinion and encourage you to speak up and share your ideas and thoughts. At Proton, no problem is someone else’s problem. We collectively strive to do the right thing and be the undisputed best in the world at everything we do.
34. Benefits – these vary by location and type of contract but expect support on your vacation, parental leave, refreshment if working from the office, learning and development opportunities, equity for shared success, flexible working hours and remote work, company events and team building activities.