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Video Editor

Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    September 1, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    August 28, 2026
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Compensation:
    USD $35 - $55 / hour
    Junior from $35/hour; Senior $45 to $55/hour
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Job & Workplace, Arts & Music

    Description

    We're looking for a video editor who can turn raw footage into stories worth watching. You'd edit clips from Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews conducted online, client-provided keynotes, and live facilitated learning sessions into promo reels, PSA-style spots, and explainer videos with motion graphics. You'd work from a shot sheet and incorporate visual elements our creative team provides in Figma. Work remotely on a schedule you set. Hours vary by project demand and performance.

    What you'll contribute in this role:

    • Edit interview, keynote, and live-session footage into tight promo reels and highlight videos
    • Produce PSA-style spots and explainer videos with motion graphics in After Effects
    • Work from shot sheets and creative briefs, incorporating brand assets and visual elements provided in Figma
    • Cut, color, mix, and caption to a consistent, accessible standard
    • Collaborate with our creative team, media producers, and project directors
    • Contribute across a range of projects after your initial hire

    What we look for:

    • A portfolio or reel that shows your editing judgment; you'll have a chance to share links when you apply
    • Fluency in the Adobe suite, especially Premiere Pro and After Effects
    • An eye for pacing, story, and clean typography in motion
    • Reliable, communicative, and good at managing your time on a remote team
    • Bonus: audio cleanup, color grading, Figma familiarity, and motion graphics experience

    This is an excellent role for independent videographers and film students building a professional reel. Most of our team has taught full-time in K-12, and our videos serve teachers, students, and the organizations that support them. We can teach you our systems of collaboration; we cannot give you experiences that build identification and empathy for the people our work serves.

    Benefits

    Flexible hours, remote work, and a schedule you set. Join a creative and dynamic team in long-term partnerships with organizations doing inspiring work. An excellent fit for independent videographers and film students building a professional reel.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English - Fluent

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
    Associated Location
    Austin, TX, USA

    How to Apply

    Apply to join our team. Please note: a portfolio or -work-sample link is required for this role, and it's the first thing we review. Tell us your experience, the work you love, and share your reel.

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