Video Editor at Longwell Partners | District of Columbia, USA | $60K/yr – $95K/yr

Video Editor

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$60K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own fast turn edits for political content, from long-form to social, with newsroom-like sourcing and strict pacing in a downtown DC office.

Own high-signal edits from raw footage to publish-ready social clips across vertical formats.
Source timely footage from daily news cycles and ensure accuracy, pacing, and platform-optimized cuts.
Translate messaging from communications teams into visually compelling videos that drive engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Edit full-length podcast episodes for YouTube, including multi-cam setups, graphics, and audio cleanup
Transform scripts and messaging guidance from our communications teams into visually compelling content that aligns with project goals
Edit political ads and short-form narratives, optimizing pacing and aspect ratios for everything from web and TV to TikTok and Reels
Cut down long-form interviews (1.5+ hours) into tight, narrative-driven 1-4 minute videos as well as distinct social clips
Monitor the daily news cycle to rapidly source footage and produce timely, relevant content that stops the scroll

Requirements

3+ years of professional video editing or production experience
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop
Ability to source news footage, clean and mix dialogue, and color-correct for web and social
Genuine interest in politics and current events. You follow the news closely and understand the context behind what you're editing
Strong familiarity with vertical video formats, platform trends, and what is actually breaking through in today’s media environment
Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to be in our downtown DC office five days a week. This is not a remote or hybrid role.
This is not a remote or hybrid role.

Preferred

Physical production experience, including filming, lighting, and camera operation
Comfort using AI tools to speed up and sharpen production workflows
Background in political campaigns, advocacy, journalism, or media

Benefits

100% covered medical insurance
401(k) matching program
Metro-accessible, downtown DC location
Opportunities to learn, grow, and do work that reaches large audiences and actually matters

Longwell Partners

As the country grows increasingly divided, Longwell Partners' clients work to remind Americans of their foundational bonds and build consensus around commonly held values. We are a full-service communications firm that works with organizations across the political spectrum to build uncommon coalitions that work together in common purpose.

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

20 employees (7 in marketing)

www.longwellpartners.com