Video and Motion Graphics Editor

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy

The Video Production Editor creates compelling videos that support Third Way’s policy ideas and campaigns. This is a highly collaborative role that is conceiving, storyboarding, producing, and editing videos for use on social media, both to respond to trending conversations and breaking news and to rollout new products, analyses, and events.

The Video Production Editor is knowledgeable about what types of video formats perform well with digital audiences, follows current trends on social media platforms, and understands how to script and storyboard a concept to grab attention and draw in viewers. They will partner with policy experts, communications staff, and external allies to create live action and animated short videos incorporating bold graphics, stats, transitions, music, and audio.

This is an opportunity to shape political conversations about how Democrats win and elevate a bench of talent and new ideas from a new generation of center-left leaders. The ideal applicant has some experience in political campaigns, advocacy, or political communications and is creative, detail-oriented, and able to translate complex ideas into simple and memorable videos.

The Video and Motion Graphics Editor will:

• Produce, film, and edit video for social media, products and events;

• Partner with programs and teams to write scripts for videos;

• Coordinate video productions, including filming, editing, and working with vendors;

• Collaborate with the design team for brand consistency;

• Stay inform in the latest video and motion graphics trends;

• Maintain video equipment organized, and tracks borrowed equipment; and

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

As the Video and Motion Graphic Editor, a typical day might include…

• Attending the daily Comms meeting and discussing a new idea for a video on how to make Republicans own the economic harm of Trump’s tariffs.

• Meeting with Business Operations team members to gather information about the recruitment process for the Fellows Program to plan a series of videos for prospective job applicants.

• Editing a video highlighting insights from an upcoming paper on AI.

• Partnering with the Digital Media Advisor to review metrics from previous videos and discussing insights about what performed well to inform future projects.

• Sharing inspiration for a concept with other members of the Design and Communications team.

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Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000, annually
At Third Way, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

Requirements

This might be the job for you if you…

• Have a bachelor’s degree in digital media, film, journalism, or a related discipline or a minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.

• Video and audio editing skills;

• Storyboarding and script writing skills;

• Basic camera operation and lighting skills;

• Basic motion graphic and design skills;

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment;

• Able to work both collaboratively and independently;

• Maintains excellent customer service with good communication and relationship skills;

• Manages multiple deadlines efficiently and has good time management skills;

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop);

• Knowledge of the Microsoft software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook);

In the Third Way Culture, we are looking for…

• Self-starters: People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.

• Collaborators: People who work in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing its shared priorities.

• Creators: People who fos