Video Editor – Political Campaign
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full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Philippines
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About the role
- Edit and clip 10 to 15 interviews per week from podcasts, news appearances, and recorded conversations
- Produce short-form videos optimized for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and similar platforms
- Identify strong hooks, soundbites, and moments that translate well into short-form political content
- Add captions, visual emphasis, light motion elements, and pacing adjustments to improve clarity and retention
- Create short-form videos that explain complex bills, policy positions, or speeches in a clear, accessible way
- Edit selfie-style videos, speech clips, and in-person recordings into concise narrative formats
- Maintain accuracy and context while making content engaging and easy to follow
- Prepare videos for publishing across YouTube and social platforms
- Support basic social media posting workflows when needed
- Ensure consistent formatting, titling, and visual standards across channels
- Work closely with campaign leadership and communications stakeholders
- Translate loose guidance or raw footage into polished, publish-ready videos
- Iterate quickly based on feedback, timing needs, and campaign priorities
Requirements
- 2 to 5+ years of experience as a video editor, ideally in political, media, news, or advocacy environments
- Strong proficiency with **Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator**
- Ability to work beyond **Canva** or **CapCut** and handle professional-level editing workflows
- Solid understanding of short-form video formats and platform-specific best practices
- Clear understanding of **US politics**, current events, and campaign communication dynamics
- Ability to balance speed, accuracy, and editorial judgment in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple video outputs per week
- Nice to Have: Prior experience working on a political campaign in any capacity
- Experience editing interviews, news content, or long-form discussions into short-form clips
- Familiarity with **YouTube Shorts** strategy and thumbnail optimization
- Basic graphic design skills for thumbnails or on-screen visual elements
- Experience working under tight turnaround timelines tied to news cycles
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Hard Skills & Tools
video editingshort-form video productiongraphic designcontent optimizationnarrative editingcaptioningmotion graphicsvideo publishingediting workflowsplatform-specific best practices
Soft Skills
organizational skillseditorial judgmentability to work under tight deadlinesadaptabilitycommunication skillsattention to detailcreativitycollaborationtime managementability to iterate based on feedback