Video Editor

Democracy Docket • Jersey City, NJ

7d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Democracy Docket is seeking a Video Editor to join our growing team. This new role will edit long-form and short-form content for our social media channels, including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. The ideal candidate has expertise in storytelling, pacing, music, and graphics, and has edited both podcasts and narrative-style content. To really stand out, you should have a good grasp of democracy issues, and creative ideas about how to get the most out of our content.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in video editing for social media.
• Fluency in Adobe Suite; Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Ability to take direction and address notes creatively.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced media environment that requires flexibility.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with legal, political, or democracy-related issues is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into long-form and short-form content for Democracy Docket’s social media channels.
• Incorporate motion graphics, sound effects, and music to enhance storytelling.
• Manage post-production workflow and file system.
• Design thumbnails for YouTube videos.
• Adapt to fast-paced workflows and be responsive to urgent editorial needs, including outside of normal business hours.

What This Job Offers

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