This is an opportunity to work with the Audio/Visual (A/V) Department for PETA and its international affiliates, editing some of PETA’s most riveting, popular, and nationally distributed content in order to promote animal rights. The A/V Editor will edit assigned projects from start to finish, from celebrity PSAs to documentary-style investigations to scroll-stopping content for social media. This position is ideal for experienced, Spanish-speaking audio-visual editors who enjoy working on a team to create the strongest content possible while having a positive impact on our world.
Position Objective:
• To create exciting, cutting-edge videos aimed at promoting animal rights for the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• In consultation with the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations and in verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by them:
o Create exciting, cutting-edge videos based on requests from the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations
o Work closely with the director of the Audio/Visual (A/V) department and any other staff on creative and technical aspects of audio-visual projects
o Create effects, titles, and other motion graphics
o Edit audio levels and mix audio tracks
o Use discretion in choosing appropriate footage for video edits
o Uphold formatting guidelines for various online platforms and other publication outlets
o Take responsibility for the quality control of videos
• Archive and upload raw and master files to the A/V database
• Produce preview links for videos and assemble legal breakdowns for edits
• Abide by any legal guidelines regarding video production from start to completion
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or four years of related experience
• Extensive editing experience, including but not limited to experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Sophisticated understanding of and appreciation for the creative process
• Proven effective leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to deal professionally with staff members and the public
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
The hourly pay range for this position is $20.54 - $25.25 per hour. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.
A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.
Application Deadline:
Applications for this position will be accepted until September 18, 2024.
We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.