Note: The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work.
Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment.* This is a remote-from-home position.
Are you an experienced video editor who is passionate about making a difference?
Are you excited about the opportunity to work with smart and talented individuals committed to producing great content in the public interest?
Can you commit a minimum of 10 hours a week, working remotely on your own schedule with our far-flung, diverse team?
Check out WhoWhatWhy.org.
You’ll quickly see that we’re a credible solution to the raging debate over whether the news is “fake” or not,” with agenda-free research and publishing bracingly fresh analysis.
Not left-wing, not right-wing, not consensus-seeking.
We just want the truth
– whatever it is.
We have thought long and hard about what limits journalism’s ability to effect positive change in the public interest, and we see two factors that dominate the landscape: (1) Commercial entities overly concerned with meeting financial goals and filling “eyeball” quotas
– while not straying from the rest of the pack, thereby ensuring a sameness and superficiality to the coverage.
(2) Ideologically driven outfits catering to a specific mindset and not daring to reveal things that would upset their readers
– or force them to reconsider their values.
At WhoWhatWhy, we go at each story with an open mind, boundless curiosity, and a willingness to dig deep and ask hard questions
– even when we’re told not to.
Nothing is going to stand in our way when it comes to discovering what is going on beneath the surface, and why.
Call it naive to believe such fearlessness possible, but we think it’s the essence of true journalism.
And because we’re straight to the point, we make clear that we’re looking for volunteers
– skilled volunteers.
Yes, we’re a nonprofit that wasn’t funded by a zillionaire.
Yes, we decline to accept corporate ads.
Because of that, we look for volunteers
– with the possibility, down the road, of compensation based on proven results.
However, we do have big ambitions, which is why we’re seeking video editors to join our team.
We are looking for those who have experience in Adobe Cloud Services (Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign and Photoshop) and can edit together multi-cam productions, as-live shots, interviews, and b-roll and webcast screen-recorded shots.
The ability to provide graphics and animations is a plus.
Responsibilities
Edit news stories, documentary shorts, donor appeal videos, commercials, and other internet video content Take client and producer feedback to adapt content, design style, and graphics Be up to date on latest trends in video motion graphics and visual effects, as well as current events Shoot and edit videos of various lengths for news and promotional purposes Please note that this list of essential functions and job duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may be asked to perform other duties as well
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field (animation, film, visual effects, and multimedia production); certificate or equivalent work experience Minimum 2 years of full-time experience as a videographer Experience using After Effects, Premiere/Final Cut, Pro-Tools/Audition, Photoshop, InDesign, as well as nonlinear editing, compositing, motion graphics, audio mixing Must have a good sense of composition, type layout, and animation Be adaptable, able to work in a very fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines and required timelines Knowledge of politics, election coverage, local news styles, and nonprofit / cause-related client ad styles Be highly organized, motivated, and curious, and able to juggle
– and prioritize
– multiple projects simultaneously Have a solid grasp of
– and commitment to
– our mission and vision
Perks
Channel your passion in a stimulating environment Learn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit operations in an up-and-coming organization Develop new skills and gain valuable experience that can enhance your professional trajectory Do amazing work on a flexible, part-time basis Have fun while you make a difference Your work will be seen!
Expectations
You will work remotely and on your own schedule, and we ask for a minimum commitment of 10-15 hours a week.
(Though doing more is not discouraged!) Because our staff is spread throughout the world, we communicate mostly through Slack and email, and team members are requested to be highly responsive in a timely manner.
If you possess a high level of self-motivation, work well independently but also have strong collaboration skills and enjoy the opportunity to partner with like-minded individuals, and can commit quality time per week on a regular basis to help achieve team goals, we’d like to hear from you.
To Apply
We will not review applications that appear to be mass submissions.
To apply, send your resume and a customized cover letter explaining why you’re a good fit for this position.
If there is no option to attach a cover letter, please send a cover letter to .
You should confirm your understanding that this is, initially, a volunteer position.
Thanks!
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