Video Producer-Editor (REMOTE) Job at More Perfect Union, Washington DC

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  • More Perfect Union
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Reports to: Supervising Producer

Salary: $85,000 annually

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time 

The Video Producer-Editor will work closely with other members of the video/creative team as well as the policy, political, and communications teams to conceptualize, script, produce and edit news-driven videos — with a mission to change policy in our country — ranging from breaking news, opinion pieces, policy explainers, exclusive interviews and short field documentaries.

The Video Producer-Editor will report directly to the Supervising Producer. The Video Producer-Editor must be immersed in and excited about the process of telling stories through video, with the technical and narrative skills to create powerful stories that hook viewers and keep people watching to the end.

The Video Producer-Editor role requires a high level of self-sufficiency, strong collaboration and communication skills, and a desire to help develop and grow our brand.

Core Responsibilities

  • Pitch ideas for long-form videos and contribute to brainstorm conversations;
  • Independently conceptualize, produce, and edit projects ranging from hosted studio production and text-driven narratives to field documentaries, incorporating feedback and in line with the editorial direction of MPU staff;
  • Script and edit videos ranging from studio productions to field documentaries with minimal oversight;
  • Direct and supervise the workflow of freelancers involved in assigned projects;
  • Participate in pre-production calls on assigned projects, taking lead on the direction of videographers; 
  • Identify venues on assigned projects as needed;
  • Create shot lists for videographers on assigned projects;
  • Oversee the completion of beat sheets for videographers on assigned projects;
  • Deliver high quality product on time and within budget;
  • Proactively identify editorial inefficiencies and challenges, and work collaboratively with other team members to design and implement solutions;
  • Capture, source, edit and/or animate additional images, video, and assets as needed;
  • Contribute to thumbnail and title ideation on assigned projects;
  • Archive and organize projects to streamline productions;
  • Ensure all assigned projects are on schedule;
  • Operate in a nimble, fast paced environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications: 

  • At least 5 years of experience in journalism or advocacy 
  • Producing, reporting, or research experience required
  • Experience producing and scripting YouTube content strongly desired 
  • Experience editing videos desired
  • Mastery of Adobe Premiere, experience with After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator a plus
  • The ability to manage multiple projects, write clearly, and meet hard deadline
  • A passion for economic justice 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • A high level of organization and self-motivation

At More Perfect Union we strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in all elements of our work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, post-secondary educational status, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.

More Perfect Union is offering employees a living wage and benefits package including: health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, monthly home office expense reimbursement, paid federal holidays, PTO and paid sick leave. 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Freelance, Local area, Remote job, Home office,

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