Video Editor

Democracy Docket

Jersey City, NJ

About Democracy Docket
Democracy Docket is the leading digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis and opinion about voting rights and elections in the courts.
Founded in 2020 by Democratic voting rights attorney Marc Elias, Democracy Docket is a reliable source of news that delivers detailed analysis and expert commentary on voting rights and election litigation and policy that will shape our elections and democratic institutions for years to come. With a comprehensive database of over 1,000 cases, Democracy Docket tracks and reports on the latest election and voting-related litigation, providing filings, in-depth analysis and up-to-date developments about court proceedings.
We offer free daily and weekly newsletters to our over 400,000 subscribers as well as a premium membership with exclusive content. Our social media presence continues to grow with over 1 million total followers across our channels, including 400,000+ YouTube subscribers. By providing our readers with breaking news updates, long-form analysis pieces and op-eds from elected officials, legal experts and voting rights activists, Democracy Docket is committed to helping people better understand the greatest challenges facing voters and our democracy.
Job Overview
Democracy Docket is seeking a Video Editor to join our growing team. This new role will edit long-form and short-form content for our social media channels, including YouTube, Tik Tok, and Instagram. The ideal candidate has expertise in storytelling, pacing, music, and graphics, and has edited both podcasts and narrative-style content. To really stand out, you should have a good grasp of democracy issues, and creative ideas about how to get the most out of our content.
Key Responsibilities
Edit raw footage into long-form and short-form content for Democracy Docket’s social media channels.
Incorporate motion graphics, sound effects, and music to enhance storytelling.
Manage post-production workflow and file system.
Design thumbnails for YouTube videos.
Adapt to fast-paced workflows and be responsive to urgent editorial needs, including outside of normal business hours.
Required Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in video editing for social media.
Fluency in Adobe Suite; Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects.
Ability to take direction and address notes creatively.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
Familiarity with legal, political, or democracy-related issues is a strong plus
Comfortable working in a fast-paced media environment that requires flexibility
Work Environment
This is a full-time role based out of either our Washington, D.C. or Jersey City office. We currently operate on a hybrid schedule, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This role will be part of the Video Team while working closely with our founder and the News and Growth Teams.
REQUIRED: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and a portfolio of previous work .
Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000
Democracy Docket is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Posted 2025-08-23

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