Technical Content Lead

Company Description: Foolish Engineer is a YouTube channel with 84,000+ subscribers. We make technical explainer videos on electronics. Our viewers are electronics engineers, developers and hobbyists.
We are looking for an electronics engineer with a creative mind to own the technical side of our channel. You will make sure every video is correct, clear and well explained. This is not a social media or growth role.
'A strong background in Electronics Engineering is a must, apply only if you have this skill'
Role Description The Technical Content Lead is a remote role responsible for planning, creating, and overseeing in-depth technical articles that explain complex electronic hardware concepts clearly and accurately. This role involves researching topics using datasheets, standards, application notes, and expert interviews, then structuring content that walks readers through circuits, design trade-offs. The Technical Content Lead will define content roadmaps, set quality standards, and collaborate with contributors or subject-matter experts to ensure technical rigor and consistency.
Day-to-day tasks include outlining and writing long-form content, editing and reviewing drafts, developing visual aids (diagrams, schematics, tables), and optimizing content for professional audiences. The role also includes continuously gathering feedback from readers, analyzing engagement metrics, and refining the content strategy to better serve hardware and firmware practitioners.
About the role
Freelance / contract role for 6 months
Remote and flexible working hours
You work as an independent contractor
If things go well, we will take you on as an employee
Payment is based on each video idea and the effort you put in
AI tools will be provided
What we need
A degree or strong background in Electronics Engineering. This is a must
Real hands-on experience with electronics, such as hardware design or embedded systems
Experience in creative work too, such as technical writing, video, animation, design or teaching
Ability to explain hard ideas in simple words
Ability to learn new topics fast
Good written English
Ability to meet deadlines and work with a remote team
Good to have
Experience making content for YouTube, a blog or social media
Basic knowledge of animation tools like After Effects

Work arrangement
Yes