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WeVote is hiring: Video Editor in Oakland

WeVote, Oakland, CA, United States, 94616

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If you are reading this away from the WeVote site, please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS athttps://wevote.applytojob.com/apply. Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you


WeVote is seeking a passionate and creative Video Editor to join our volunteer team. In this role, you will be instrumental in editing compelling shorts for WeVote’s social channels and promoting WeVote and Democracy. Your expertise in video editing will resonate with our audience across various platforms. You should be proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or another non-linear video editor or After Effects skills a plus. This volunteer position is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about storytelling through video and are looking to make an impact with their creative skills.

About Us

WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebratedFast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 60 passionate volunteers (starting with the founders) who are building open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote"). More information is at https://WeVote.US. See Twitter@WeVote. We are a 100% volunteer and remote organization.

Responsibilities

  • Edit short form videos, ensuring high-quality output
  • Collaborate with producers, directors, and designers to align creative vision
  • Enhance videos with color correction
  • Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with efficiency
  • Maintain brand consistency across all video content
  • Participate in creative brainstorming sessions to produce innovative content ideas
  • Adapt and optimize video content for various digital platforms
  • Conduct quality checks and revisions based on feedback
  • Maintain an organized library of motion graphic assets and project files

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience as a Video Editor
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve
  • Experience with editing short form videos and understanding visual storytelling
  • Strong sense of visual aesthetics, pacing, and brand identity
  • Ability to independently transform raw footage into polished final products
  • Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work under deadlines
  • Willingness to brainstorm and contribute creative ideas
  • Portfolio or reel showcasing previous motion graphics work
  • Proactive and adaptable in fast-paced working environments

* Fraud and phishing warning *
If you are reading this away from the WeVote site, please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS athttps://wevote.applytojob.com/apply. Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you


WeVote is seeking a passionate and creative Video Editor to join our volunteer team. In this role, you will be instrumental in editing compelling shorts for WeVote’s social channels and promoting WeVote and Democracy. Your expertise in video editing will resonate with our audience across various platforms. You should be proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or another non-linear video editor or After Effects skills a plus. This volunteer position is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about storytelling through video and are looking to make an impact with their creative skills.

About Us

WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebratedFast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 60 passionate volunteers (starting with the founders) who are building open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote"). More information is at https://WeVote.US. See Twitter@WeVote. We are a 100% volunteer and remote organization.

Responsibilities

  • Edit short form videos, ensuring high-quality output
  • Collaborate with producers, directors, and designers to align creative vision
  • Enhance videos with color correction
  • Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with efficiency
  • Maintain brand consistency across all video content
  • Participate in creative brainstorming sessions to produce innovative content ideas
  • Adapt and optimize video content for various digital platforms
  • Conduct quality checks and revisions based on feedback
  • Maintain an organized library of motion graphic assets and project files

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience as a Video Editor
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve
  • Experience with editing short form videos and understanding visual storytelling
  • Strong sense of visual aesthetics, pacing, and brand identity
  • Ability to independently transform raw footage into polished final products
  • Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work under deadlines
  • Willingness to brainstorm and contribute creative ideas
  • Portfolio or reel showcasing previous motion graphics work
  • Proactive and adaptable in fast-paced working environments
How to Apply
  • Please make sure to include a link to your portfolio or reel in your cover letter

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    Entry level

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    Information Technology
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