Hybrid Editor & Research Assistant — Fundraising Reel

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a talented student or junior video editor to assemble a short fundraising reel for an independent documentary project. The role focuses on compiling footage, interviews, archival material, photos, and graphics to craft a compelling pitch for investors and partners.

You will work closely with the director to shape narrative flow, rhythm, and emotional impact, delivering a polished final edit suitable for presentations.

Qualifications

• Experience editing short fundraising/pitch reels or similar documentary artifacts.
• Strong sense of storytelling, rhythm, music, and pacing.
• Ability to take direction while contributing own ideas to edit.

Responsibilities

• Edit a short fundraising/pitch reel using existing footage, interviews, and archival material.
• Shape narrative, pacing, tone, and emotional arc with the director.
• Review, organize footage and identify strongest moments; create rough cuts and revise rounds.

Skills

Storytelling

Video editing

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Creative direction

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

Job description

The New School is seeking a talented student or junior video editor to assemble a short fundraising reel for an independent documentary project. The role focuses on compiling footage, interviews, archival material, photos, and graphics to craft a compelling pitch for investors and partners.

You will work closely with the director to shape narrative flow, rhythm, and emotional impact, delivering a polished final edit suitable for presentations.