Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. They are seeking a Video Editor, Global Marketing to create compelling video content that advances IJM’s mission through storytelling, ensuring visual consistency and collaborating with various teams to bring stories to life.
Responsibilities
- Edit a variety of content formats including social media videos, donor stories, brand films, and internal pieces
- Apply transitions, sound design, voiceover, and music to ensure compelling storytelling and emotional impact
- Ensure high production value across all outputs and meet project deadlines
- Export and format files for distribution across web, social, and broadcast channels
- Manage and organize raw footage within digital asset management systems and maintain secure backups of all assets
- Pull and manage raw footage from the DAML (Digital Asset Management Library) and flag footage or assets needing additional capture or licensing
- Ensure secure online and offline storage of video assets to maintain reliable and organized backups for all video projects
- Implement best practices for version control, naming conventions, and media storage workflows
- Perform base and advanced color correction and grading to ensure brand alignment and continuity
- Create or follow LUTs and templates, and adjust lighting, tone, and contrast to enhance visual quality
- Stay up to date with current grading tools and trends
- Create or support motion graphics and simple animation elements to enhance storytelling
- Support integration of branded visual elements such as lower thirds, logo animations, or end cards, and collaborate with designers or animators on more complex needs as applicable
- Attend creative briefings and provide input on visual execution
- Collaborate with producers, writers and creative leads to execute visual storytelling aligned with strategic messaging
- Adapt quickly to feedback from stakeholders and revise accordingly while maintaining positive and productive communication with cross-functional teams
- Lead rapid-response content creation efforts to support timely campaign and storytelling opportunities
- Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation
Skills
- 3+ years of professional video editing experience
- Proven portfolio of high-quality edited work, including social and branded content
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro
- Working knowledge of After Effects or other animation software is a plus
- Experience with color grading tools and post-production workflows
- Familiarity with media management systems and cloud-based backup tools
- Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition
- Ability to produce short-form, social-first content optimized for engagement
- Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles' Creed
- Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building
- Self-starter with strong initiative
- Disciplined with priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment
- Adept at creative problem solving
- Strong ethic of service and a passion for IJM
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage time and projects independently
- Passion for storytelling that creates meaningful impact
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt quickly to evolving needs
- Experience working in nonprofit, documentary, or cause-driven storytelling environments preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
- Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
- Retirement benefit options
- Paid leave starting at 23 days
- 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
- Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
- Robust staff care resources
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