Assistant Video Editor

$65,000 - $65,000/Yr

The Trevor Project - Remote, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Remote, OR

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About the position

The Assistant Video Editor at The Trevor Project plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission to protect and affirm LGBTQ+ young people through impactful video content. This position is primarily responsible for editing social media clips for both paid and organic distribution, contributing to the creation of high-value content that resonates with a diverse audience, including LGBTQ+ youth, allies, youth-serving professionals, donors, and corporate partners. The Assistant Video Editor will work closely with the Video Editor and the Sr. Director of Content throughout the content creation process, from concept development to final delivery. This collaborative role involves assisting in larger video editing projects, managing media assets, and ensuring that all content meets the organization's standards for quality and inclusivity. In addition to editing responsibilities, the Assistant Video Editor will engage in various tasks such as basic color correction, sound mixing, captioning, and motion graphics. The role also includes setting up and organizing Adobe Premiere projects, participating in pre-production content development, and utilizing Adobe AI tools for interview transcription. The Assistant Video Editor is expected to demonstrate strong planning and problem-solving skills, work effectively within tight timelines, and maintain a commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. This position is grant-funded for a period of three years, with the potential for ongoing employment, making it an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth.

Responsibilities

• Edit clips for paid and organic social media from interviews and other short-form content, including basic color, sound mixing, captioning, motion graphics, and encoding.
• Assist the Video Editor on larger video editing projects.
• Manage existing and new media assets on the project server, including ingest, generating proxies, backups, and exports.
• Set up and organize Adobe Premiere projects.
• Participate in content development during pre-production and weekly team meetings.
• Use Adobe AI tools for interview transcription.
• Upload and schedule media on YouTube.
• Demonstrate fair, ethical, and equitable business practices.
• Learn eagerly, share knowledge appropriately, and improve continuously.
• Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines.
• Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience editing video content for online distribution. Link to portfolio required.
• Professional experience in a team environment is preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere at an advanced level.
• Basic to moderate proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including plan coverage for various gender affirmation care (100% of employee contribution premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance paid by the organization).
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% match.
• Generous vacation and 13 paid holidays (including Harvey Milk Day), plus two floating holidays and three half-day Fridays during the summer.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support.
• In-network mental health office and virtual visits covered at 100%, with out-of-network visits covered at an enhanced level.
• Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii, with provided technology, monthly internet reimbursement, and reimbursement to outfit work-from-home space.
• Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education, including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning with access to over 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses.
• Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform.