Video Editing Teacher (Volunteer)

Editing Teacher (Volunteer)
PromiseStudios | Editing Education, Storytelling & Post-Production Learning
Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Division: PromiseStudios
Location: Remote / Hybrid (NYC Collaboration as Needed)
Type: Volunteer Educational & Creative Role
Reports To: Chief of Content & Storytelling, Sabrina
Works Closely With: PromiseStudios Creative Teams, Film & Media Teams, Podcast Teams, Educational Leadership, Creative Volunteers, and Youth Programming Teams
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit organization supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, educational enrichment, and creative opportunity.
At MAP, storytelling continues long after a camera stops recording or audio is captured.
Editing is where stories are shaped, emotion is refined, and meaning comes into focus.
Within PromiseStudios, editing becomes more than technical work—it becomes storytelling, creative judgment, digital literacy, and artistic expression.
About PromiseStudios | Creative Storytelling, Media & Post-Production
PromiseStudios is MAP’s creative media and storytelling division responsible for filmmaking, podcasting, animation, publishing, photography, educational media, and creative production.
The division creates spaces where young people and creatives can explore:
Storytelling
Media production
Editing and post-production
Creative collaboration
Multimedia learning
Artistic identity
Professional creative growth
PromiseStudios helps transform raw ideas and captured moments into meaningful stories.
Role Overview
Mentor A Promise is seeking a passionate and collaborative

Editing Teacher

to support students and creative volunteers through engaging, trauma-informed editing education and post-production mentorship.
This role focuses not only on teaching editing fundamentals, but also on helping strengthen and elevate the skills of MAP’s growing creative community.
We are seeking educators who can help editors:
Develop storytelling through editing
Strengthen technical post-production skills
Learn professional workflows
Explore creative editing approaches
Build confidence in visual and audio storytelling
The Editing Teacher works closely with PromiseStudios teams to create learning experiences that are:
Joyful
Accessible
Encouraging
Collaborative
Professionally enriching
This is a

creative education and post-production development role

focused on editing, storytelling, and long-term creative growth.
Core Responsibilities
Editing Education & Creative Instruction
Teach and support:
Editing fundamentals
Story pacing and rhythm
Scene and sequence construction
Narrative flow and continuity
Audio and visual synchronization
Creative editing techniques
Post-production exercises and projects
Help create engaging and accessible editing learning experiences.
Post-Production & Storytelling Development
Guide and support:
Student editing projects
Short-form and long-form media editing
Narrative and documentary storytelling
Podcast and video post-production
Creative problem-solving
Story shaping and refinement
Help editors understand how emotion, timing, and structure help shape story.
Artist Development & Creative Mentorship
Support:
Developing editors and creative volunteers
Portfolio and reel development
Creative experimentation
Constructive creative feedback
Technical and artistic confidence-building
Individual and collaborative post-production projects
Provide mentorship that strengthens both storytelling and technical growth.
Editing Tools & Industry Learning
Introduce and support learning involving:
Editing software and post-production platforms
Audio and video editing workflows
Media organization and file management
Industry practices and evolving tools
Collaborative editing workflows
Creative post-production systems
Help editors grow through exposure to professional and emerging practices.
Professional Development & Creative Growth
Support a culture of continuous learning by helping:
Expand editing and storytelling skills
Explore workshops and guest learning opportunities
Encourage portfolio and professional development
Identify pathways toward certifications, training, and continued editing education when available
Foster curiosity, experimentation, and long-term creative growth
At MAP, learning continues beyond the classroom and project space.
Creative Collaboration & Production Support
Collaborate closely with:
PromiseStudios film and media teams
Podcast and audio teams
Storytelling and creative production teams
Educational leadership
Creative volunteers
Youth programming staff
Support editing and post-production work connected to:
MAP storytelling projects
Educational media
Podcasts and film
Creative campaigns
Youth-led media and digital storytelling
Qualifications
We welcome applicants from diverse editing and creative backgrounds.
Helpful experience may include:
Video editing
Audio editing
Podcast post-production
Film editing
Digital storytelling
Media production
Post-production workflows
Creative or media education
Strong candidates often demonstrate:
Storytelling and creative judgment
Communication and mentorship skills
Collaboration and patience
Passion for media and youth development
Commitment to accessible and trauma-informed learning practices
Experience with editing software and post-production tools is highly valued.
Why This Role Matters
Editing gives shape to story and rhythm to experience.
This role helps young people—and the creatives who support them—grow not only as editors, but as storytellers, collaborators, and creative thinkers.
At MAP, we are building creative spaces where:
Talent is nurtured
Skills are strengthened
Confidence is developed
Stories are refined
Opportunity continues to expand
Editing teaches young people that stories are not only captured—they are carefully crafted.
Commitment
Volunteer educational and creative role
Approximately

5–10 hours per week
Minimum

6-month commitment required
Remote / hybrid collaboration
US-based volunteers only
Responsive communication through MAP systems
48-hour communication expectation
Participation in MAP onboarding and safeguarding processes
What You’ll Gain
Experience teaching and mentoring within a mission-driven creative environment
Opportunity to help shape editing and post-production education initiatives
Collaboration with filmmakers, storytellers, podcasters, and creative teams
Portfolio-building educational and creative leadership experience
Meaningful impact supporting youth storytelling and media creation
Professional references and letters of recommendation
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submit:
Resume
Portfolio, reel, or editing work samples
Brief statement of interest
Please share experience involving:
Editing or post-production
Creative education or mentorship
Storytelling or media production
Youth engagement or teaching
Help shape stories through PromiseStudios.
Because editing, creativity, and storytelling can help young people discover voices worth sharing.
This role holds the pieces together.
From story to rhythm to creative growth—help ensure every editor is supported before they create.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.