Video Editor/Motion Graphic Artist - Social Media

A|L Media (www.almediastrategy.com), a fast-paced, award-winning political media firm is looking for a Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer to join our growing social media content team. We partner with progressive political and issue-oriented campaigns across the country. 

The Position 

This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes short-form content, understands visual storytelling across platforms, and can turn raw footage, interviews, and design assets into compelling, high-impact videos for political and advocacy audiences.

The ideal candidate combines strong editing chops with modern motion design skills, bringing a fresh visual language that performs on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging channels. You know what works, what doesn’t, and why.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and design a wide range of social-first content, including short-form videos, reels, vertical stories, and paid social ads.

• Combine clean editing with strong motion graphics (kinetic typography, transitions, animated elements) to elevate storytelling.

• Create platform-optimized versions of content (vertical, square, 16:9, captions, safe zones).

• Interpret scripts, concepts, and mood boards to deliver polished, on-brand videos.

• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and content creators on concepts and final delivery.

• Stay current on social trends, editing styles, audio cues, and platform best practices.

• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and versions simultaneously.

• Interpret scripts, mood boards, and storyboards to deliver strong visual narratives.

• Manage project timelines, versioning, and asset organization across multiple simultaneous deliverables.

• Participate in brainstorms and help pitch new creative approaches for social content.

Platform Expertise

• Understand and apply platform-specific best practices, including:

  • Aspect ratios, caption placement, and safe zones

  • Audio trends and hooks for TikTok & Reels

  • Thumbnail optimization and pacing for YouTube

  • Paid social requirements for Meta, YouTube, TikTok

• Stay up to date on evolving social trends, editing styles, and political content performance

Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in video editing and motion graphics, ideally within digital media, agency, political communication, or social-first environments.

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator, CapCut, Canva and TikTok. 

• Strong understanding of pacing, sound design, color correction/grading, and visual storytelling.

• A portfolio demonstrating short-form social content, motion design work, and examples of platform-specific editing.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pivot quickly based on client or campaign needs.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Experience with vertical video, social trends, and rapid-turnaround content required.

Benefits & Compensation:

• A salary range of $50,000 to $65,000 depending on experience, through November 2026

• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance offered

• Remote-friendly team with flexible working hours

• High-impact, fast-paced work that supports critical causes and campaigns

• A creative, mission-driven environment where your design and development skills directly contribute to social and political progress

• Opportunities to grow your skills across design, development, and strategy