Video Producer/Editor

Documented is dedicated to publishing journalism for and about New York City’s immigrant communities and the policies that affect them. We publish vital, actionable information for asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants living here, as well as hard-hitting and impactful news investigations that have driven policy changes in the city and state. Our original news stories cover the ground-level impact of shifts in labor policy, law‑enforcement practices and bureaucratic requirements, the effects of new federal directives as well as Q&As and instructional guides that inform New Yorkers about food, health and financial aid, and legal issues. We have a growing individual donor program and a robust institutional giving program, with support from the Ford Foundation, Emerson Collective, the American Journalism Project, as well as a host of local NYC foundations. Our work has been referenced by The New York Times, The Washington Post, in federal lawsuits, at the New York City Council and many other places. Role Summary Documented is seeking an energetic, collaborative and creative and video producer/editor who wants to to produce and edit short‑form videos in both English and Spanish that serve immigrant communities in New York. This role is ideal for someone who is solid technically, ideas‑oriented and a team player. Someone with a deep sense of the evolving digital landscape and an expertise in video storytelling, including video editing and script writing for text‑on‑screen and voice over narration. You are a quick learner who is excited to collaborate with reporters and versatile enough to translate news, features, and explainer pieces into concise and engaging video packages. We're looking for someone who excels on deadline and has experience juggling multiple projects at any given time. Your portfolio and work samples should reveal a strong grasp of modern mobile video storytelling. You are fluent in English and Spanish. Cinematography skills are an added asset. Responsibilities Write, produce, edit short‑form videos, in both English and Spanish, every day. Create video that features the expertise of our journalists, whether working with reporters on camera or using voiceover or visual storytelling techniques including graphics and animation. Write scripts, wordsmith text and copy edit. Experiment with various forms of short‑form video storytelling. Qualifications 3+ years experience in short‑form video storytelling, video editing and production experience at a news organization. Excellent news judgment and proven ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize newsgathering into a tight, informative and engaging video. Excellent writing skills with a keen eye for tone, detail and concision. Experience creating original videos that intelligently incorporate audio, video, still images and text. Strong video editing skills with Adobe Premiere Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines Proven success growing and engaging digital audiences through video storytelling and visual content Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Passion for Documented’s mission and experience working with or covering immigrant communities is highly valued. Preferred Qualifications Design and animation skills including experience with design and animation software (Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects). Deep understanding of social platforms’ best practices, specs, and evolving features. Fluency in Haitian Creole or Chinese is a plus, but not required. Applications without links to video portfolios/work samples will not be considered. Compensation and Benefits The hourly rate for this role is $40/hr with an expected 30 hours per week . The actual pay rate offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This job is a hybrid of in‑person at our New York office and at home with days in‑office on Tuesdays & Thursday. We highly value lived experiences in the issues we cover as a news organization. Deadline to Apply April 10, 2026 Apply here Application A Note to Potential Candidates Studies have shown that women, trans, non‑binary people, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and we welcome the opportunity for new perspectives into our work. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. #J-18808-Ljbffr