• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand the goals, branding, and vision for each video • Edit raw video footage into engaging, high-quality pieces for publication • Create custom graphics and animation elements as needed to align with client branding • Source and incorporate suitable music or sound effects into videos • Implement SEO strategies to optimize video content for YouTube's search algorithm • Deliver final video files in the correct format for each platform • Manage, backup, and organize all video files effectively • Stay up-to-date with YouTube's policies, emerging trends, and best practices • Continually find ways to improve and streamline the editing process to meet client needs

• Organize and sync footage in DaVinci Resolve • Prepare interview timelines and multicam sequences • Clean, label, and structure project timelines • Manage media, assets, and project files in Dropbox • Prepare b-roll and graphics placeholders • Assist with exports and project organization • Editing story segments from interviews as you grow in the role • Structuring explanations clearly for a general audience • Integrating b-roll and supporting visuals • Maintaining pacing and narrative clarity • Editing full 10–20 minute documentary-style episodes • Refining rough cuts into polished final edits • Crafting strong openings for audience retention • Manage episodes through finishing and final export • Preparing videos for publishing on YouTube

* Fraud and phishing warning * If you are reading this away from the WeVote site, please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply. Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you WeVote is seeking a passionate and creative Video Editor to join our volunteer team. In this role, you will be instrumental in editing compelling shorts for WeVote’s social channels and promoting WeVote and Democracy. Your expertise in video editing will resonate with our audience across various platforms. You should be proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or another non-linear video editor or After Effects skills a plus. This volunteer position is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about storytelling through video and are looking to make an impact with their creative skills. About Us WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 60 passionate volunteers (starting with the founders) who are building open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote"). More information is at https://WeVote.US. See Twitter @WeVote. We are a 100% volunteer and remote organization. Responsibilities - Edit short form videos, ensuring high-quality output. - Collaborate with producers, directors, and designers to align creative vision. - Enhance videos with color correction - Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with efficiency. - Maintain brand consistency across all video content. - Participate in creative brainstorming sessions to produce innovative content ideas. - Adapt and optimize video content for various digital platforms. - Conduct quality checks and revisions based on feedback. - Maintain an organized library of motion graphic assets and project files. Requirements - 2-3 years of experience as a Video Editor. - Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. - Experience with editing short form videos and understanding visual storytelling. - Strong sense of visual aesthetics, pacing, and brand identity. - Ability to independently transform raw footage into polished final products. - Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work under deadlines. - Willingness to brainstorm and contribute creative ideas. - Portfolio or reel showcasing previous motion graphics work. - Proactive and adaptable in fast-paced working environments. How to Apply - Please make sure to include a link to your portfolio or reel in your cover letter.

Role Description We’re building a documentary-style YouTube channel exploring the craft behind sound, audio, and music - why things sound the way they do, how audio shapes storytelling, and what makes the sonic world so endlessly fascinating. We’re looking for a YouTube Assistant Video Editor to support our lead editor and gradually grow into owning full 10–20 minute episodes. If you love shaping stories, organizing complex edits, and crafting videos with clear pacing and purpose, you’ll fit right in. What you’ll do: - Organize and sync footage in DaVinci Resolve - Prepare interview timelines and multicam sequences - Clean, label, and structure project timelines - Manage media, assets, and project files in Dropbox - Prepare b-roll and graphics placeholders - Assist with exports and project organization As you grow in the role, you will take on: - Editing story segments from interviews - Structuring explanations clearly for a general audience - Integrating b-roll and supporting visuals - Maintaining pacing and narrative clarity - Editing full 10–20 minute documentary-style episodes - Refining rough cuts into polished final edits - Crafting strong openings for audience retention - Managing episodes through finishing and final export - Preparing videos for publishing on YouTube Working hours are full-time, roughly 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in your local time zone, with one-hour lunch and at least one hour of overlap with U.S. Central Time. Qualifications - Reliable high-speed internet (500 Mbps+ both download and upload speed) - Strong editing skills in DaVinci Resolve (our entire workflow is built around it) - Strong sense of pacing, clarity, and narrative structure - Ability to organize complex editing projects and manage large media files - Excellent English comprehension - Ability to work independently and communicate clearly in a remote team Requirements - Experience editing YouTube documentary or educational content (Brownie points) - Familiarity with YouTube strategy, pacing, retention, and audience engagement (Brownie points) - Basic motion graphics or title design (Brownie points) - Experience with color correction and finishing in Resolve (Brownie points) - Ability to perform basic audio cleanup (Brownie points) - Interest in sound, audio production, music, or media craft (Brownie points) Benefits - $2000/month*, with the opportunity to increase to $2400/month upon strong performance and transition to the Long-Form Editor role. - Full-time | Fully remote - 15 days paid time off (PTO) per year - 5 paid sick days per year - Paid U.S. holidays (swap for local holidays if preferred) - Healthy, sustainable work environment with flexible scheduling - Opportunity to grow into full long-form editing and take ownership of episodes *Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.