The Democratic National Committee is looking for a talented, experienced editor to join its video team, with a focus on creating engaging videos for social platforms. The person in this position will edit a number of different videos each week and should be comfortable working independently in an ever-changing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit compelling short- and longform videos for social platforms
- Ensure that videos are optimized for the platforms they’ll be published to
- Collaborate with producers on concepts and storytelling
- Help ensure that videos are achieving messaging goals
- Help raise the stylistic and technical standards of the team
- Communicate across departments to ensure that videos accomplish collective goals
Requirements
- 5+ years experience editing videos for social platforms
- Expertise in Adobe Premiere
- Proficiency in After Effects and Photoshop
- Experience with multi-cam editing
- Experience managing a long list of deliverables
- Ability to quickly craft a compelling video using footage from a variety of sources
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of what works on various social platforms
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Effective communication skills
- The desire to create informative and persuasive videos that inspire viewers to support Democratic candidates and causes
The starting salary for the Senior Video Editor position is $80,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position that may require work on weekends, and has an end date of November 13, 2026. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Benefits:
The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents
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