Mothership Strategies is a top-ranking Democratic digital advertising and fundraising firm. In the 2018 cycle we registered, persuaded and mobilized voters in more than 130 congressional and senate districts, states and local races across the country through digital ads. Mothership has raised over $300 million for some of the largest Democratic campaigns and progressive causes. We work collaboratively to create industry-leading tactics and engagement strategies for campaigns of all sizes. We are a motivated and passionate team that loves solving big challenges and working to achieve great results. When Democratic candidates and organizations need to impact elections, they call us.
The Video Editor is responsible for producing high-quality video products on behalf of Democratic candidates and progressive organizations.
This position is salaried starting at $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborating with our team of experts on all aspects of the video production process, including ideation, production and post-production
- Creating and editing digital videos from start to finish
- Planning and facilitating on-location video production, including coordination of travel and shoot schedules
- Making creative decisions about video products, audio and imagery
- Capturing and sourcing footage or imagery, b-roll, voice over artists and background sound and music
- Developing motion graphics and text for videos, or working with outside vendors to generate these assets
Qualifications
- 2+ years of video editing experience
- 2+ years of motion graphic design experience a plus -- or relationships with motion graphics designers and other specialists
- Experience editing in the political space, especially with 30-second, 15-second, and 6-second digital ad formats
- Knowledge of the entire production process, from pre- to post-production
- Know how to tell a compelling story through online video
- Stay up-to-date on fast-changing digital best practices
- Ability to work quickly and creatively under tight timelines
- Expert project manager with a keen attention to detail
- Possess that "whatever it takes" attitude
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut
- Can commute to our office in the heart of the U Street Corridor, and is comfortable working a-typical hours (on both nights and weekends) leading up to key election dates
- Flexibility to travel within the U.S.
Benefits Summary:
- Healthcare / dental / vision up to 100 percent of your premiums
- 18 flexible PTO days
- 401k and 4% employer match from day one
- Monthly student loan payments in perpetuity until your loans are paid off
- Fully stocked kitchen with food and snacks
- Metro/Parking paid up to $265/mo (the federal max!)
- Uber/Lyft paid for if you work late
- MacBook Pro and dual monitors
- Standing desks at your request
- Contribution to your gym membership
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- A brand new two-story office in the Manhattan Laundry complex right off of 14th street. (Think exposed brick and conference rooms named after Presidential pets).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Mothership Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. As an organization that fights for progressive values nationwide, we're committed to building a community based in diversity and inclusion at all levels. To that end, we strictly prohibit discrimination based on age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants of all backgrounds who an interest in progressive politics are able and encouraged to apply!
No phone calls please.
To apply, please visit https://bit.ly/2Dc0cr0.
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