Motion Graphics Editor

Empower Strategies • Alexandria, VA

23h • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Empower Strategies Consulting is seeking a Motion Graphics Editor to join a growing creative team. This role is ideal for a creative professional with strong technical skills, a sharp design sensibility, and experience leveraging emerging AI tools throughout the production process. You'll contribute to a wide range of creative projects spanning broadcast television, digital advertising, and social media while collaborating closely with creative directors, producers, editors, copywriters, and strategists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in motion graphics, video editing, or multimedia production, preferably within political, public affairs, advocacy, advertising, or agency environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
• Working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve for color grading, Cinema 4D or Blender for 3D animation, and Adobe Audition for audio editing.
• Experience utilizing modern AI-powered creative and post-production tools, including platforms such as Runway, Kling, Sora, Veo, Luma Dream Machine, Pika, ElevenLabs, Topaz Video AI, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, and Suno or Udio.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong motion design, polished editing, and compelling creative across broadcast and digital formats.
• Familiarity with broadcast delivery standards, political advertising requirements, and platform-specific specifications.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, including evenings and weekends during peak campaign periods when necessary.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential client materials and sensitive information.
• Alignment with the mission and values of Empower Strategies Consulting and the clients we serve.
• Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to quickly incorporate feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Experience editing in Avid Media Composer.
• Direct experience supporting political campaigns at the federal, statewide, or presidential level.
• Familiarity with broadcast trafficking systems and political advertising compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate high-quality motion graphics for broadcast television, connected TV, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and additional digital advertising platforms.
• Edit and adapt master creative assets into multiple broadcast and digital formats, including 60-, 30-, 15-, and 6-second spots, as well as vertical video optimized for mobile platforms.
• Produce rapid-response creative content under tight deadlines for breaking news, advocacy initiatives, and time-sensitive campaign priorities.
• Create lower thirds, end cards, title graphics, legal disclaimers, and other production assets that meet broadcast and platform specifications.
• Develop sizzle reels, presentation videos, and storyboards to support business development and client presentations.
• Incorporate AI-powered creative tools and internal workflows to improve production efficiency and accelerate creative development.
• Maintain visual consistency and brand standards across multi-channel campaigns and creative deliverables.

Benefits

• Salary range $75,000 to $90,000 based on experience, plus performance bonus structure tied to election cycle performance.
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
• ESOP participation.
• 401(k) match.
• Unlimited PTO with mandatory minimums.
• Equipment provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed