Video Editor, Part-Time

Job Description

Introduction

WildAid is a growing unique and dynamic global wildlife conservation non-profit based in San Francisco with

a mission to inspire and empower the world to protect wildlife and vital habitats from critical threats. WildAid operates with a $12 million annual budget and has received a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator for over a decade. Since its founding in 1999, WildAid has become a premier conservation organization in driving behavior change through both world-class communications campaigns and maritime law enforcement capacity building.

Responsibilities

The Video Editor will be responsible for supporting the Director of Video Production with editing WildAid campaign, brand and social videos, handling media requests, and inputting and maintaining the video and stills libraries.

Media Library Management

Be the lead person responsible for logging, ingesting, and managing our footage/stills library
Handle media requests and media research requests from our media partners and international offices
Convert and re-encode media files as needed
Video Editing

Produce campaign videos for social media
Edit fundrasing campaign videos and evento highlights
Create media assets for WildAid events
Subtitling campaign videos
Production Assistance

Assist on-site event AV/ video productions as needed
Key Competencies & Ideal Profile

We seek an entrepreneurial outgoing person with knowledge of wildlife conservation and wildlife trade issues. This individual will be inspired by the opportunity to play a pivotal role in WildAid’s efforts to end the illegal wildlife trade. Familiarity with wildlife protection programs will be an asset. Ideal candidates will have three or more years of increasingly responsible roles at a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.

All staff members must be comfortable in an entrepreneurial culture. Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple, often competing demands are critical. The successful candidate must be able to work independently without a great deal of supervision. They must also have excellent interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with partners.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or other relevant education
3+ years of profesional video editing experience, preferably in a corporate or non-profit environment
Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop (Windows PC)
Knowledge of video and photo compression codecs
Strong media management skills
Strong project management skills
Excellent writing and editing skills
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Highly organized multi-tasker
Desired Qualifications

Previous experience with social media videos
Previous experience with DAM/MAM software
Event videography skills and experience
Event AV production experience
Ability to create motion graphics and animations is a strong plus
Location

San Francisco, California (hybrid)

Compensation

This is a part-time, non-exempt position.

$40 – $45 per hour W2
We expect to average 12 hours a week.

Benefits

Accrued Paid Time Off

Accrued Paid Sick Leave

401(k) eligibility with employer Safe Harbor contribution up to a 4% elected deferral

Leaves of Absence (where required by law)

To Apply

Please send CV, cover letter, a demoreel or sample of your work, and where you heard about this job to jobs@wildaid.org with the subject “WildAid Part-time Video Editor Application”. Information sent to other email accounts will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only those chosen to interview will be contacted.

The successful applicant must be authorized to work in the US and meet the requirements of WildAid’s background screening process.
Equal Opportunity Employer

WildAid is committed to being inclusive and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all applications and applicants.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94104