Multimedia Editor

Freedom of the Press Foundation

. Own visual-first platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms’ native studios .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in video production, including editing, scriptwriting, and analytics reporting, while effectively engaging audiences through visual content across multiple platforms. Strong project management and collaboration skills are essential for driving audience growth and optimizing multimedia strategies.

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Video EditingScriptwritingAnalytics ReportingProject ManagementMultimedia Skills

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Hard Skills

Video ProductionEditingScriptingCreating GraphicsAudio EditingHTMLCopyeditingProofreadingAudience EngagementContent Optimization

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailIndependent WorkCollaborationTime ManagementPolitical Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Analytics PlatformsVideo Asset Management SystemsSocial Media PlatformsNative Studios

Industry Keywords

First AmendmentPress FreedomVertical Video FormatAP StyleSocial Videos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own visual-first platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms’ native studios
Drive and implement platform-specific strategies and best practices
Lead the end-to-end video production lifecycle from concept development, pitching, and scripting through filming, editing, captioning, distribution, and site embedding
Produce and edit video clips from live events, hearings, and public and media appearances for timely distribution
Review analytics and report on audience growth progress
Create infographics, graphics, carousels, thumbnails, and social-native visuals
Assume social publishing responsibilities as directed
Drive audience growth and engagement through platform-specific optimization and collaborations
Analyze and report on video performance metrics, including retention, watch time, and engagement
Build and maintain a centralized video asset management system with proper tagging, archiving, and accessibility
Collaborate with editorial, advocacy, digital security, and development teams
Engage with audiences by responding to comments and direct messages
Travel as needed for video assignments
Perform additional duties assigned by the deputy director of audience
Report to the deputy director of audience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for the First Amendment and protecting press freedom rights
At least three years of video editing and scriptwriting experience
Multimedia skills, including creating graphics and visual and audio editing
Familiarity with native and third-party analytics platforms
Excellent writing and copyediting skills, preferably with AP style experience
Strong understanding of copy standards and proofreading methods
Strong editorial and news judgment, as well as political awareness
Ability to translate complex issues into succinct, accessible language for social videos
Basic understanding of HTML
Independent yet collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a remote workplace
Strong project management skills and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to set priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner
Openness to explore, learn, and stay abreast of new developments in multimedia
Preferred: experience working directly with journalists and media, especially in vertical video format
Preferred: fluency in Spanish
Résumé, cover letter, and links to two edited video samples required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive nonprofit salary of $100,000-$105,000/year
Fully remote work arrangement
Opportunity to work for a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, defending, and empowering public-interest journalism
Opportunity to collaborate across editorial, advocacy, digital security, and development teams
Professional growth through exploring and learning new developments in multimedia
Travel for video assignments as needed