Amy Klobuchar for Governor: Senior Videographer, Editor

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Overview: Minnesotans for Klobuchar is hiring a full time videographer who will play a key role in turning the campaign’s vision into compelling organic-first videos and collecting a wide range of content directly from Minnesotans. We’re looking for someone who can shoot, edit and produce a constant stream of sharp, unfiltered video to power a simple narrative. You will be able to turn real moments into compelling, social-first and paid-ready video (fast!).

This role sits at the intersection of press, digital, and paid media. You’ll capture everything from major events to small-town conversations and deliver same-day clips, next-day edits, and narrative pieces that define the race. If you want to join an exceptional team and can move fast, think like a storyteller, and operate in high-pressure political environments, this role is for you.

You must be able to capture the voice of the campaign and connect it to a variety of audiences across Minnesota. You will be an ambassador for the campaign and have direct engagement with Minnesotans. The ideal candidate is quick on their feet, a creative problem solver, cares about politics as a means to improve people’s lives, and is excited to join us for a fast-paced campaign built to win.

Key Responsibilities:

• Film high-quality, emotionally resonant footage showing who Amy is and who she’s fighting for

• Work seamlessly with Advance and Comms to anticipate and capture key moments

• Travel across the state to capture moments with the candidate and key surrogates

• Turn around same-day and next-day edits for social, email, and press use

• Clip key soundbites after events for rapid response

• Deliver clean, platform-native formats (vertical, square, captions, hooks)

• Identify and capture real voter stories and local voices that make the stakes clear

• Film interviews, testimonials, and on-the-ground context that can be used in paid media

• Build a steady pipeline of footage for ads, fundraising, and persuasion content

• Support press and rapid response needs with b-roll and quick-turn clips

• Organize and upload footage to a shared media library

• Support the Comms and Advance teams by scouting sites and assisting with production

• Track the approval and edit of all organic video materials

• Assist Research and Communications on specific video needs as able

• Help identify unique opportunities for engagement that fits the brand of the campaign

• Perform other political and campaign-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-6+ years shooting and editing video in campaigns, documentary, news, or fast-paced field environments

• Strong instincts for political storytelling and persuasion

• Ability to shoot, edit, and deliver quickly without sacrificing quality

• Experience working around candidates, press, and advance teams

• Deep understanding of social platforms

• Comfortable working long hours, nights, weekends, and travel-heavy schedules

• Calm under pressure and able to make fast editorial decisions in the field

• Strong editing ability in Adobe Suite (Premiere, Audition) preferred

• Proficiency with other tools (After Effects, DaVinci Resolve and Descript) a plus

• Clean audio capture, lighting basics, and run-and-gun setups

• Ability to deliver in multiple aspect ratios and captioned formats

• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of supporters and community leaders across a range of backgrounds, including non-political spaces. Able to meet people where they are

• Commitment to the mission and values of the campaign – to bring people together and improve the lives of Minnesotans

• Based in Minnesota or willing to relocate for the duration of the campaign

Desired Attributes:

• An eagerness to learn more about communities in Minnesota

• Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Outgoing, able to engage strangers and attentive to people’s needs; wants to serve as a joyful ambassador for the team

• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

• Discreet, professional, and politically savvy

• Team player who takes direction well and is eager to learn

Benefits: Employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month and receive a competitive benefits package including health care.