Multimedia Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of visual-first platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other native studio environments.

• Develop and execute platform-specific strategies and best practices.

• Oversee the complete video production lifecycle from concept creation, pitching, and scripting through to filming, editing, captioning, distribution, and embedding on sites.

• Produce and edit video clips from live events, hearings, and public appearances for timely dissemination.

• Analyze analytics and report on audience growth metrics.

• Design infographics, graphics, carousels, thumbnails, and visuals tailored for social media.

• Manage social publishing tasks as assigned.

• Enhance audience growth and engagement through platform-specific optimizations and collaborative efforts.

• Evaluate and report on video performance metrics, including retention, watch time, and engagement levels.

• Establish and maintain a centralized video asset management system with appropriate tagging, archiving, and accessibility features.

• Collaborate with editorial, advocacy, digital security, and development teams.

• Interact with audiences by responding to comments and direct messages.

• Travel as required for video assignments.

• Undertake additional tasks as designated by the deputy director of audience.

• Report directly to the deputy director of audience.

⛳️ Requirements

• A genuine passion for the First Amendment and the safeguarding of press freedom rights.

• Minimum of three years of experience in video editing and scriptwriting.

• Proficiency in multimedia skills, including graphic creation and visual/audio editing.

• Familiarity with both native and third-party analytics platforms.

• Superior writing and copyediting skills, ideally with experience in AP style.

• Strong grasp of copy standards and proofreading techniques.

• Solid editorial judgment, news sense, and political awareness.

• Ability to distill complex issues into clear and accessible language suitable for social videos.

• Basic knowledge of HTML.

• Capacity to work independently while also collaborating effectively in a remote environment.

• Strong project management abilities and keen attention to detail.

• Aptitude for setting priorities and completing tasks promptly.

• Willingness to explore, learn, and keep up with new multimedia developments.

• Preferred: experience collaborating directly with journalists and media, particularly in vertical video formats.

• Preferred: proficiency in Spanish.

• Submission of a résumé, cover letter, and links to two edited video samples is required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive nonprofit salary ranging from $100,000 to $105,000 per year.

• Fully remote work setup.

• Opportunity to contribute to a nonprofit organization focused on protecting, defending, and empowering public-interest journalism.

• Chance to collaborate with editorial, advocacy, digital security, and development teams.

• Professional development through exploring and learning about new multimedia advancements.

• Travel for video assignments as necessary.