Video Editor/Motion Designer

Citizens for John Kelly; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Citizens for John Kelly is seeking a Video Editor and Motion Graphics Specialist to support a fast-paced political campaign communications team in Chicago. The role is hybrid/remote and focuses on producing and editing video and motion graphics for digital advertising, social media, and campaign communications.

You will handle interviews, event footage, and other raw material, create professional motion graphics, and deliver content under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with professional editing workflows.
• Color grading and audio mixing expertise.
• Portfolio or demo reel demonstrating exceptional editing.
• Ability to work quickly without compromising production quality.

Responsibilities

• Edit high-quality videos for digital advertising, social media, and campaigns.
• Transform interviews, event footage into story-driven content.
• Create professional motion graphics with animated text, transitions, and VFX.
• Perform color correction and color grading, as well as audio editing.
• Produce multiple versions optimized for different platforms.
• Collaborate with campaign leadership on concepts and execution.
• Manage multiple projects with tight timelines.
• Maintain organized project files and efficient post-production workflows.
• Deliver polished content under rapid turnarounds.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe After Effects

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Citizens for John Kelly is seeking a Video Editor and Motion Graphics Specialist to support a fast-paced political campaign communications team in Chicago (Hybrid / Remote). The role focuses on producing and editing video and motion graphics for digital advertising, social media, and campaign communications, often under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit high-quality videos for digital advertising, social media, campaign communications, and other platforms.
• Turn interviews, event footage, and other raw material into story-driven content.
• Create professional motion graphics, including animated text, transitions, and visual effects.
• Handle advanced color correction and color grading, as well as audio editing and sound mixing.
• Produce multiple versions of assets optimized for different platforms and formats.
• Collaborate with campaign leadership on creative concepts and their execution.
• Manage multiple projects at once while meeting demanding production timelines.
• Maintain organized project files and efficient post-production workflows.
• Deliver polished, professional content on tight timelines, including rapid-response deliverables.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe After Effects.
• Proven expertise across professional editing workflows, color grading, audio mixing, and motion graphics.
• Strong storytelling ability and strong visual judgment.
• Experience editing documentary-style content, interviews, promotional videos, or digital advertising.
• Ability to work quickly without compromising production quality.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to incorporate feedback.
• Experience producing content for social media and digital platforms.
• Ability to work independently, taking projects from raw footage through final delivery.
• A portfolio or demo reel demonstrating exceptional editing ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing political, advocacy, issue-based, or public affairs content.
• Background in commercial advertising, documentary production, or professional digital media.
• Experience creating short-form, high-impact video content.
• Familiarity with campaign-style storytelling and rapid-response communications.
• Ability to contribute creative ideas, not only carry out editing instructions.
• Experience working in high-pressure, deadline-driven creative environments.

Tools and Technologies

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• DaVinci Resolve
• Adobe After Effects

Compensation and Engagement

• Pay: $25-$40 per hour, based on experience, technical skills, and portfolio.
• Job type: Contract
• Schedule: Flexible hours with the potential for substantial ongoing work during the campaign.
• Availability: Occasional rapid-turnaround projects may require evenings and weekends.