Vertical Video Editor job at More Perfect Union in US National

Title Vertical Video Editor Location REMOTE Job Description $70,000 ‒ $80,000 Annually Position Title Vertical Video Editor Reports to Supervising Producer, Vertical Video Job Type Salaried, Full-Time Compensation $70,000-80,000 Location Remote About MPU More Perfect Union is an advocacy, journalism, and education organization with a mission to build power for the working class. Since launching in February 2021, More Perfect Union’s Emmy award-winning coverage has garnered 6 million followers and subscribers and we are the fastest growing left-of-center YouTube channel. About the Position We are looking for a Vertical Video Editor to join our social media and distribution team. They will edit vertical videos for distribution across social media platforms, including breaking news coverage, footage from picket lines, protests and field shoots, on-camera explainers, and short videos emphasizing a strong point from our longer-form content. Editing skills are essential for the role as well as a passion for social media strategy and economic justice, strong time management and self-sufficiency, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Core Responsibilities Take ownership of end-to-end video editing, making sure that the content aligns with our brand and messaging; Edit videos on a quick timeline, ensuring a fast turnaround without compromising quality; Work closely with producers and other team members to meet editorial goals and deadlines; Pull b-roll, news headlines, images and other media for videos to support the storytelling process; Contribute to the creative direction of videos, providing innovative ideas that enhance the impact of our content; Perform other duties as assigned. Experience/Qualifications Proficiency with Adobe Premiere; Proficiency with in-platform editing tools on TikTok and Instagram; After Effects experience a plus; Familiarity with national politics and labor issues; A passion for economic justice and workers rights; Strong understanding of social media, email etiquette and exceptional interpersonal communication skills; Strong ability to manage multiple projects independently, with an exceptional attention to detail and time management skills; Producing, scripting, research or development experience a plus; Proven experience producing videos for news or media organizations; Available full-time hours and ability to excel in a remote - work from home environment; Ability to operate in a nimble environment. At More Perfect Union we strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in all elements of our work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, post-secondary educational status, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply. !! Important Notice !! To protect your privacy and ensure the legitimacy of our hiring process, please only respond to emails from our official domain, @perfectunion.us. We will never ask for personal information or payment during the recruitment process. Be cautious of any emails or job offers that do not come from this domain. Apply To this Job