Social Video Editor Specialist

The Social Video Editor Specialist is a creative powerhouse with a passion for designing and developing social assets that drive audience engagement and attract attention. You have an innate ability to take stories—whether written or heard—and transform them into compelling, social media-first content that resonates with audiences. Thriving in a variety of roles, you excel at conceptualizing and producing best-in-class videos that capture attention, evoke emotions, and spark curiosity. Whether it's making your audience laugh, think, or engage, you know exactly how to create content that stands out. Most importantly, you take pride in helping tell incredible WCK stories and sharing WCK’s mission with new global audiences, ensuring our message reaches further and inspires action.

This role requires a sincere commitment to WCK’s mission, occasional work during nights, holidays, and weekends, and the flexibility to multitask in a fast-paced and innovative environment while meeting tight deadlines and adapting as needed to the topic and scope of the project at hand.

This role is intended to be a full-time exempt position, based in Washington, DC, with 2-3 days on-site per week. This role requires occasional travel, including international travel with limited notice.

This position will report directly to the VP of Communications & Marketing and will closely collaborate with the Communications team. Additionally, you will engage and communicate with external audiences as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
Produce and Edit Content: Create dynamic and engaging graphic and video content for various digital platforms, including the WCK website, and both paid and organic social media content on Facebook, Twitter/X, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Set Best Practices: Establish and share best practices for video and visual content creation with communications teammates across multiple regions. Ensure all content aligns with brand style guidelines and templates tailored to each platform's best practices.
Drive Audience Understanding: Deeply understand and analyze the interests of our target audiences. Contribute ideas for creating fresh, compelling, and timely video stories, photos, graphic designs, and other multimedia content.
Manage Media Library: Oversee the organization and maintenance of the team’s media library, ensuring impactful content is readily available for repurposing and adaptation by partners.
Collaborate & Optimize: Work closely with team members to assess the performance of digital content, gather insights, and inform the development of future content to ensure continued relevance and engagement.
Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on experience in video and graphic content creation for digital and social platforms, with at least 1 year of ownership in social or creative executions for a brand or organization.
A strong command of visual design, including expert-level image editing experience.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Creative Cloud), with deep knowledge of After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
A solid understanding of digital-first marketing strategies, including awareness of social media trends, optimization techniques, and how to create content tailored for each platform to maximize success.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to shifting priorities, circumstances, and working styles.
A proven track record of creating energetic, impactful communication or marketing content.
Impeccable attention to detail, ensuring high-quality, polished content.
A collaborative mindset, with the ability to leverage existing content and initiatives to support and enhance team goals.
A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Digital Media, Video Production, Animation, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Bonus if you:
Are familiar with how social platform changes impact content creation and strategy.
Are well-versed in a variety of video editing platforms and tools.
Have experience collaborating with videographers and editors across different languages and time zones.
Enjoy experimenting with unconventional video formats to push creative boundaries.
Alignment with the mission and values of WCK.
Must have valid passport and Driver's License.
Preferred Candidates will also be proficient in another language (written and verbal) and have prior volunteer experience.

Application & Cover Letter
This application requires a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and in working for WCK. Applications without a letter will not be considered.

References and Background Checks
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