Study.com is a leader in online education, helping millions of learners reach their academic and career goals. We're expanding our short-form and long-form video presence across **YouTube and TikTok.** We produce high-quality videos that teach test strategies, explain key concepts, walk learners through practice problems, and help adult learners make smarter education decisions.
We're looking for **confident, engaging on-camera presenters** who can work across both long-form (YouTube) and short-form (TikTok) formats — and make complex topics feel simple and approachable.
This is a remote, contract role. All work is paid per video.
You will record videos using scripts and practice problems we provide, across two formats:
- YouTube long-form (typically under 10 minutes): test strategies, exam overviews, content explanations, and step-by-step practice problem walkthroughs.
- TikTok short-form (~1 minute): fast-paced tips, hooks, quick problem demos, and career or degree-completion advice.
Examples of video topics:
- 5 Easy Strategies to Stay Motivated for the Praxis Exam
- Practice Problems for ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge
- TOEFL® Speaking Task 1: How to Answer in 45 Seconds
- How to Earn Your Bachelor's Degree in 2 Years with Degree Hacked
Your goal: make test prep and degree-completion content feel confident, approachable, and effective for adult learners.
No editing is required. We're looking for creators who are confident presenting clearly on camera.
What You'll Do- Record engaging, instructional videos for YouTube (long-form) and TikTok (short-form).
- Deliver content in a clear, concise, and encouraging style.
- Maintain a consistent, professional on-screen presence.
- Demonstrate educational concepts using a dry-erase board, tablet/stylus, or pen-and-paper with clear and readable handwriting.
- Follow Study.com's brand and presenter guidelines.
- Incorporate feedback and revise delivery as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Video experience: Proven experience creating content for YouTube, TikTok, or similar platforms — including both short-form (vertical 9:16) and long-form (16:9) work
- On-camera skills: Confident, natural presenter who can explain complex ideas simply and connect with the viewer
- Equipment:
- Reliable camera (smartphone or dedicated camera with HD 1080p minimum)
- External microphone for clear audio
- Good lighting for recording
- Tablet/stylus or dry-erase board (and printer if needed) for demonstrations and practice problem walkthroughs
- Professionalism: Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and respond constructively to feedback
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or advanced expertise in test-prep subject areas
- Experience working from scripts or writing instructional scripts
- Background creating educational or tutorial content
- Experience presenting to adult or nontraditional learners
- Familiarity with short-form content pacing, hooks, and trends
- Military experience (current or former service) is a plus for ASVAB content, not required
- Expertise in at least one subject area relevant to our channels, such as:
- Core academic subjects (Math, ELA, Reading, Science)
- Military test-prep topics (Electronics, Mechanical Comprehension, Auto & Shop)
- K–12 teaching content for certification exams (Praxis, TExES, FTCE, CSET)
- English-language instruction (TOEFL®)
- Reliable Payments: You'll receive payments twice a month and automated invoicing for your work.
- Remote Work: This is a fully online contracted work-from-home opportunity.
- Flexibility: Basically, there are no requirements! Work when you want, where you want, as often as you want, with no minimums/maximums.
- Support: Our supportive staff is available answer your questions and help you get up and running.
The Contract Process
- Complete the application and submit with your resume.
- Applications are approved and contracts sent on Wednesdays.
- Submit the contract within the 5-day signing window.
- The following Wednesday, you’ll receive onboarding instructions.
You can view a step-by-step overview of the contract process here: How to Become a Freelancer with Study.com
About Study.com
The mission of Study.com is to make education accessible, and over the last two decades we’ve become the leading online education platform, delivering a personalized learning experience across a broad continuum of education for over 30 million students, instructors, and professionals every month.
We help empower millions of learners to achieve their education and career goals. We focus on increasing access to education because we know information is the ultimate equalizer and that education is key to upward mobility.
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