Production Assistant
Warner Bros. Discovery
Video Producer, Editor
International Justice Mission
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- Film and edit a variety of content formats including social videos, donor stories, brand films, and internal pieces
- Apply transitions, sound design, voiceover, and music for storytelling flow and emotional impact
- Manage shoots from pre-production through postproduction, ensuring high production value and timely delivery
- Export and format files for various distribution channels (web, social, broadcast)
- Pull and manage raw footage from the DAML (Digital Asset Management Library)
- Ensure secure online and offline storage of video assets to maintain reliable and organized backups for all video projects
- Implement best practices for version control, naming conventions, and storage
- Flag footage or assets needing additional capture or licensing
- Perform color correction and audio mixing
- Apply LUTs and templates to maintain consistency across projects
- Adjust lighting, tone, and contrast for enhanced viewing experience
- Create simple animated sequences or on brand text treatments to enhance storytelling
- Support integration of branded visual elements like lower thirds, logo animations, or end cards
- Attend creative briefings and provide input on visual execution
- Partner with producers and writers to align edits with strategic messaging
- Maintain positive and productive communication with cross-functional teams
- Work alongside the Creative Team's Senior Video Producer to support video needs across IJM.
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of professional video editing experience
- Proven portfolio of high-quality edited work, including social and branded content
- Experience working within nonprofit, documentary, or cause-driven storytelling preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro
- Working knowledge of After Effects or other animation software is a plus
- Experience with color grading tools (e.g., Lumetri, DaVinci Resolve a plus)
- Familiarity with media management systems like DAML, and cloud backup tools like Backblaze
- Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual rhythm
- Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed
- Strong ethic of service and a passion for IJM
- Collaborative and service-oriented mindset
- Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communicator and collaborator across departments
- Self-starter who can manage time and projects independently
- Passionate about telling stories that make a meaningful impact.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
- Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
- Retirement benefit options
- Paid leave starting at 23 days
- 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
- Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
- Robust staff care resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
video editingcolor correctionaudio mixingstorytellingAdobe Premiere ProFinal Cut ProAfter Effectscolor gradingLUTsanimation
Soft skills
collaborative mindsetstrong communicatorattention to detailself-starterorganizational skillsservice-orientedcreative inputtimely deliverypositive communicationpassion for storytelling