Assemble the Agency: Senior Video Editor

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We are seeking a Senior Video Editor to join our Creative team. This role is designed for a skilled visual storyteller who can produce compelling, performance-driven video content across a range of formats and campaign types. The Senior Video Editor will work closely with creative, strategy, and paid media teams to bring scripts and concepts to life, while executing rapid-response edits that meet the fast-moving demands of advocacy, political, and public affairs campaigns. The ideal candidate is technically fluent, creatively sharp, and thrives in a high-speed environment where quality and urgency go hand in hand.

Responsibilities

Video Production & Creative

• Produce engaging, high-quality video creative designed to drive action across a range of formats, including paid social advertising, TV, explainer videos, and direct-to-camera fundraising content.

• Source and combine stock, found, and custom footage to build compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences.

• Bring scripts to life with a strong editorial instinct, translating written concepts into polished, effective video executions.

Rapid Response & Execution

• Execute fast-turnaround video edits, including clipping, captioning, and DTC formatting, in response to real-time campaign and communications needs.

• Maintain quality and strategic intent under tight deadlines in a high-speed environment.

Collaboration

• Work closely with fellow video editors, animators, and designers to produce cohesive creative across campaigns.

• Partner with strategy teams to ensure video outputs align with client goals and campaign messaging.

Qualifications

Base Qualifications

• Fluency in Adobe Premiere Pro with a portfolio demonstrating top-tier editing skills across multiple video formats.

• Strong ability to interpret scripts and translate them into compelling video content with minimal direction.

• Familiarity with video AI and automation tools, with a curiosity and readiness to experiment with emerging technologies in the space.

• Light animation skills with the ability to add motion elements that enhance video storytelling.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and urgent turnaround needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing video creative for paid media campaigns, with an understanding of performance-driven creative principles.

• Background in political campaigns, issue advocacy, or public affairs video production.

• Working knowledge of After Effects and Frame.io.

Nice to Have

• Experience with on-site video production.