Vertical Video Editor (REMOTE)

More Perfect Union 

Job Type: Full-Time Employee

Compensation: $65,000 

Location: 100% Remote, Telework

More Perfect Union is an advocacy and journalism organization with a mission to build power for the working class. We cover politics, policy, labor, business, and economic news through a class lens, and we pair our reporting with activism to help working people win policy fights. Launched in February 2021, More Perfect Union’s coverage has garnered more than 500 million video views and 2+ million followers and subscribers. 

We are looking for a Vertical Video Editor to join our social media and distribution team. They will edit vertical videos for distribution across social media platforms, including breaking news coverage, footage from picket lines, protests and field shoots, on-camera explainers, and short videos emphasizing a strong point from our longer-form content. 

Editing skills are essential for the role as well as a passion for social media strategy and economic justice, strong time management and self-sufficiency, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of end-to-end video editing, making sure that the content aligns with our brand and messaging;
• Edit videos on a quick timeline, ensuring a fast turnaround without compromising quality;
• Work closely with producers and other team members to meet editorial goals and deadlines;
• Pull b-roll, news headlines, images and other media for videos to support the storytelling process;
• Contribute to the creative direction of videos, providing innovative ideas that enhance the impact of our content;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications: 

• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere;
• Proficiency with in-platform editing tools on TikTok and Instagram;
• After Effects experience a plus;
• Familiarity with national politics and labor issues; 
• A passion for economic justice and workers rights; 
• Strong understanding of social media, email etiquette and exceptional interpersonal communication skills; 
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects independently, with an exceptional attention to detail and time management skills;
• Producing, scripting, research or development experience a plus;
• Proven experience producing videos for news or media organizations;
• Available full-time hours and ability to excel in a remote - work from home environment;
• Ability to operate in a nimble environment.

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.

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