Junior Video Editor

Role Duration: April 6, 2025 - November 9, 2026

ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and arts and culture, to name a few. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow. 

ABOUT THE VERSUS MEDIA GROUP 

Versus Media Group is a strategy-first team with decades of experience as admakers and political strategists building campaigns, recruiting and coaching candidates, and driving victories. We offer hands-on strategic guidance, messaging consulting, creative production, and media planning and buying for both linear and digital placements. We work with clients to understand their fight and craft a winning strategy that optimizes the media they need to win.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Versus Media Group is seeking a Junior Editor for our growing production team. This role suits an early-career editing professional with direct experience owning post-production processes for short-form, social video content.

Under the direction of Versus Media Group’s Supervising Editor, you will support the video editing and production of digital content for clients in political campaigns, issue advocacy, public affairs, and related fields. As a Junior Editor, you'll work cross-functionally to ensure the quick and efficient execution of post-production processes, solve creative challenges, and make content that has impact.

The ideal candidate for this role must have a passion for the craft, working knowledge of fundamental editing practices and systems and a proven track record of making quick, accurate revisions based on client or supervisor feedback in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Role location: This role is fully remote (within the Los Angeles metro area). Some travel required for in-person collaboration with team members and clients. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Assist editors and production team with organizing footage, pulling selects, and creating assembly edits
• Adapt content for different platforms, optimizing, formatting and exporting videos for short-form social (TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts) as well as standard-length content
• Mix sound effects, background music and voiceovers to match the visuals
• Work closely with video production and editing teams  in response to brand briefs when required
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously, balancing speed, quality and budget without compromising creative standards
• Ensure all output meets Versus Media Group’s editorial, brand and client expectations
• Proactively develop and evolve new short-form formats and creative approaches in collaboration with production teams
• Brainstorm, test and pilot new ideas with a clear understanding of social-first audience behavior and performance metrics
• Work collaboratively to align with brand guidelines and stay updated on social media trends, viral sounds and editing styles
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervising Editor and Head of Production 

Essential skills:

• 1+ years of experience in video editing; relevant internship experience may be considered
• Familiarity with the post-production process, including basic mixing, sound effect integration, and dialogue enhancement
• Ability to cut, sequence, and organize raw footage into a cohesive narrative
• Proficiency with video editing software, including Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop
• Clear and confident communication skills 
• A meticulous attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills, including the ability to organize project assets, manage media and adhere to file naming conventions 
• Knowledge of emerging AI tools for video production with experience applying them in real-world workflows

Preferred skills:

• Political sensibilities and discernible interest in campaign politics
• Experience working in high-pressure, time-sensitive campaign environments

WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $62,000 - $72,000  annually (prorated). 

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