American Association of Airport Executives is hiring: Video Editor in Alexandria

The Video Editor is responsible for producing and editing high-quality video content supporting airport compliance, safety, security, and operational training programs delivered to airports and aviation organizations nationwide. This role supports the development of engaging instructional and informational media used in online learning platforms, classroom environments, digital communications, and related multimedia initiatives.

The organization serves hundreds of airports through compliance-based training programs that deliver millions of training sessions annually to airport employees, tenants, and aviation stakeholders. The Video Editor plays a key role in ensuring content is professional, visually engaging, technically accurate, and aligned with federal regulatory training requirements.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

Edit and produce video content for airport safety, security, and compliance-based training programs
Support the creation of multimedia instructional content used in online and classroom training environments
Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, producers, and training staff to develop effective visual learning materials
Edit interviews, demonstrations, scenario-based training content, and studio productions
Create motion graphics, titles, animations, and visual elements to enhance learning engagement and retention
Assist with live and recorded video productions, including studio and field shoots
Prepare final deliverables for multiple digital distribution platforms and training systems
Maintain organized project files, media assets, and editing workflows
Ensure consistency in visual branding, quality standards, and production values across all content
Support additional multimedia, video, and production-related projects as assigned
Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
Education, prior work experience, and specialized skills and knowledge:

Bachelor's degree in video production, multimedia, communications, or a related field preferred
2-4 years of professional experience in video editing and multimedia production
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including:

Adobe Premiere Pro
After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator

Experience editing instructional, educational, training, or corporate content preferred
Understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, audio editing, and motion graphics
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment
Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative team skills
Aviation, safety, security, or compliance training experience is a plus

Typical physical demands/work environment:

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands/arms; balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen; lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds; use close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focused vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions and the noise level is moderate.

AAAE is an AA/EOE.