Video Assistant

Civic Nation

Video Assistant creating short-form social content for Civic Nation, an impact hub strengthening civic culture and participation. Supporting editing, captions, graphics, and campaign production workflows.

Posted 8/7/2026part-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in short-form video editing and content creation for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, with a strong understanding of social media trends and digital storytelling. Capable of collaborating effectively in a remote team environment while managing multiple tasks and incorporating feedback.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Short-Form Video EditingFamiliarity With TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube ShortsBasic Experience With CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut ProStrong Communication SkillsInterest In Civic Engagement And Social Impact

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Hard Skills

Short-Form Video EditingDigital StorytellingContent CreationVideo Editing

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsReliability

Tools & Technologies

CapCutAdobe Premiere ProFinal Cut Pro

Industry Keywords

Social Media TrendsDigital CultureCivic EngagementCultural Moments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the creation and editing of short-form video content optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
Assist with editing social-first videos tied to cultural moments, campaigns, and civic engagement initiatives
Incorporate captions, graphics, and platform-specific pacing to improve social media performance
Collaborate with social and video teams to revise content based on feedback
Track emerging trends in social video and digital culture to inform content ideas
Support content organization, file management, and production workflows
Report to the Senior Director, Video Strategy & Production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Be a recent graduate and/or currently enrolled in college or university
Familiarity with short-form video platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
Basic experience with CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools is a plus
Interest in video editing, social media, digital storytelling, or communications
Strong interest in social media trends, internet culture, and digital storytelling
Creative instincts for engaging short-form content and strong visual pacing
Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback quickly
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote team environment
Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks
Interest in civic engagement, culture, and social impact work
Submit a concise, compelling cover letter and resume addressed to Laila Iravani

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity employer welcoming people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives