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Make-A-Wish America is hiring: Manager, Video Editing and Animation in Phoenix

Make-A-Wish America, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Who We Are
Our vision is to grant the wish of every eligible child. Through our mission, we are uniting communities to grant life‑changing wishes. As the world's largest wish‑granting organization, we strive to create a sense of community and an environment where we warmly embrace our wish families, volunteers, and colleagues.

Location
Remote positions are open to applicants based anywhere in the continental U.S. Hybrid positions are open to applicants based in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.

Position Summary
As part of the Creative Team, the Video Editing and Animation Manager will utilize video and animation design skills to execute a wide variety of revenue‑based projects across the organization, including national marketing campaigns, social media content, corporate sponsor assets and branded templates. A strong knowledge of video editing and animation design is needed, with a commitment to staying up to date on the latest advancements in video technology and design systems. The Video Editing and Animation Manager partners with the Lead Manager, Video Content and Production to support video and animation content, manage video systems, while adhering to organizational processes, brand quality guidelines, and project needs.

Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated best‑in‑class creative execution for video editing and animation projects

Strong history of video editing success, producing work that is on goal, on time and on budget – with creative and technical excellence

Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, with flexibility for schedule and/or priority changes

Ability to work quickly, nimbly, proactively and collaboratively

Excellence in understanding, communicating and presenting work and ideas to others

Strong video editing and animation skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate productive interactions with coworkers and stakeholders

Approach day‑to‑day video editing and animation work both strategically and tactically, bringing innovative thought to design opportunities and solutions

Strong organizational abilities, with a solid understanding of project and file management

Strong understanding of video editing and animation technology trends

Detail‑oriented, with a strong eye for maintaining a level of quality and accuracy in work produced

Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrate best‑in‑class design understanding, abilities and approach – bringing strategic, effective, efficient and creative solutions to all assigned video and animation projects

Provide strong detail‑oriented quality on all work, ensuring a high level of visual excellence in detail, execution and project strategy

Build and maintain an in‑depth understanding of all Make‑A‑Wish brand guidelines, video tools and resources – while continually exploring new creative approaches and solutions, when able

Understand video and animation strategies that ensure work supports and drives revenue‑generating requirements

Build collaborative relationships to ensure positive and proactive fulfillment of video and animation needs across the organization

Maintain an in‑depth understanding of the latest video and animation software

Work closely with the Creative Team Video Content and Production Manager to manage assigned project schedules, tasks and hours

Support org‑wide Canva and Data Asset Management (DAM) initiatives by developing brand materials, user trainings, best practices and enhancing system capabilities, as needed

Manage video and animation freelancers and freelance projects, as needed

Qualifications

Degree in Videography or related field required

5+ years of total experience, experience in video editing and animation preferred

Operational expertise in the use of Mac OS X operating systems is required

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Premier and After Effects, LucidLink, Canva and Microsoft Office products required

Knowledge of digital asset management (DAM) systems

Knowledge of AI‑powered creative tools and their functionality

Experience with Workfront, or other project management software preferred, but not required

Working Environment

Ability to thrive in a remote‑first environment

Travel required, up to 15%

May require work outside a traditional Monday – Friday work week, and outside normal business hours

This Role's Hiring Range

$61,916—$72,842 USD

What We Offer
Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness

Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options

Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make‑A‑Wish America

Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance

Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service

Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The organization will send a laptop, 24" monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires

Time Off

Up to 15 PTO days

10 Sick Days

11 Paid Holidays

2 Volunteer Days after one year of service

2 Personal Days accrued annually

Parental Leave

Also...

Employee Awards and Recognition Programs

Individual and Leadership Development

Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets

Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability

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