Video Editor at International Justice Mission

Feedinkoo: Remote Jobs; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Monthly commuter and parking benefits

Retirement benefit options

Paid leave starting at 23 days

12 holidays plus early release

Community spiritual formation

Staff care resources

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Video Editor, Global Marketing to craft compelling video content that advances IJM’s mission. The ideal candidate brings a strong sense of story, visual detail, and post-production expertise including color grading and audio integration.

Collaborate with producers, writers, and leads to deliver impactful storytelling across formats. Hybrid (onsite Tue/Thu if in DC area) or remote for non-local US candidates; reports to the Director, Creative &

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Portfolio of social and branded content.
• Advanced proficiency in Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Familiarity with color grading and post-production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Edit social media videos, donor stories, brand films, and internal pieces.
• Apply transitions, sound design, voiceover, and music for storytelling.
• Ensure high production value and meet deadlines.
• Export and format files for web, social, and broadcast.

Skills

Video editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Color grading

Storytelling

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Job description

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Video Editor, Global Marketing to create compelling video content that advances IJM’s mission through storytelling. The ideal candidate has a strong sense of story, a sharp eye for visual detail, and expertise in post-production workflows, including color grading and audio integration. They ensure visual consistency through color grading and brand standards, collaborate closely with producers, writers, and creative leads to bring stories to life, and contribute innovative storytelling through motion graphics and animation techniques. This role also requires agility to lead rapid-response content development for timely campaign moments, breaking news, and field-driven storytelling needs. This is a unique opportunity to craft videos that inspire action and advance a mission that matters.

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to Director, Creative & Campaigns and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Edit a variety of content formats including social media videos, donor stories, brand films, and internal pieces;
• Apply transitions, sound design, voiceover, and music to ensure compelling storytelling and emotional impact;
• Ensure high production value across all outputs and meet project deadlines;
• Export and format files for distribution across web, social, and broadcast channels;
• Manage and organize raw footage within digital asset management systems and maintain secure backups of all assets;
• Pull and manage raw footage from the DAML (Digital Asset Management Library) and flag footage or assets needing additional capture or licensing;
• Ensure secure online and offline storage of video assets to maintain reliable and organized backups for all video projects;
• Implement best practices for version control, naming conventions, and media storage workflows;
• Perform base and advanced color correction and grading to ensure brand alignment and continuity;
• Create or follow LUTs and templates, and adjust lighting, tone, and contrast to enhance visual quality;
• Stay up to date with current grading tools and trends;
• Create or support motion graphics and simple animation elements to enhance storytelling;
• Support integration of branded visual elements such as lower thirds, logo animations, or end cards, and collaborate with designers or animators on more complex needs as applicable;
• Attend creative briefings and provide input on visual execution;
• Collaborate with producers, writers and creative leads to execute visual storytelling aligned with strategic messaging;
• Adapt quickly to feedback from stakeholders and revise accordingly while maintaining positive and productive communication with cross-functional teams;
• Lead rapid-response content creation efforts to support timely campaign and storytelling opportunities;
• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience;
• Proven portfolio of high-quality edited work, including social and branded content;
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro;
• Working knowledge of After Effects or other animation software is a plus;
• Experience with color grading tools and post-production workflows;
• Familiarity with media management systems and cloud-based backup tools;
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition;
• Ability to produce short-form, social-first content optimized for engagement;
• Experience working in nonprofit, documentary, or cause-driven storytelling environments preferred; and
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

Critical Qualities

• Eager commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
• Self-starter with strong initiative;
• Disciplined with priorities;
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication;
• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment;
• Adept at creative problem solving;
• Strong ethic of service and a passion for IJM;
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to manage time and projects independently;
• Passion for storytelling that creates meaningful impact; and
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt quickly to evolving needs.

What does IJM have to offer?

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
• Retirement benefit options
• Paid leave starting at 23 days
• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
• Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics.

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment.

While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

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