Lead Video Editor: Storytelling for Impact

Save the Children US; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO and holidays

Hybrid work opportunities

Health care benefits

Family leaves

Retirement plan

Wellness days

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & Growth opportunities

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking a Lead Associate, Video Editor to craft real, emotional stories for global and local audiences. You will lead post-production, drive visual storytelling, and push creative boundaries with motion design and branded visuals.

You will collaborate with senior leadership and multimedia teams, delivering engaging content while maintaining high-quality standards. This role offers a hybrid workplace across multiple US locations and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3+ years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition.
• Experience with file compression, codecs, broadcast specs, optimization techniques.
• Editing across visual styles, motion graphics, branding, typography, color theory, and audio production.
• Experience using images to tell a story or illustrate a concept.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to optimize workflow as needs scale.
• Portfolio or demo reel required; motion design examples welcome but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Post-Production (70%): Develop branded, visually compelling materials for a variety of mediums.
• Creative Contributor and Multimedia Trends (30%): Collaborate with stakeholders to create integrated campaigns.
• Solve challenges with a team and push innovative video production approaches.
• Stay current on digital and mobile video trends and share insights with the marketing team.

Skills

Video editing

Motion graphics

Storytelling

Branding

Color theory

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Portfolio/demo reel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Audition

MS Office

Video Compression

Broadcast standards

Job description

Save the Children is seeking a Lead Associate, Video Editor to craft real, emotional stories for global and local audiences. You will lead post-production, drive visual storytelling, and push creative boundaries with motion design and branded visuals.

You will collaborate with senior leadership and multimedia teams, delivering engaging content while maintaining high-quality standards. This role offers a hybrid workplace across multiple US locations and opportunities for growth.