Client Overview

Our client is a transparent nonprofit organization dedicated to charitable projects for underserved communities globally. Operating with 100% financial transparency, they publish full ledgers and project details online. Having recently completed clean water filter installations in Vietnam, they are expanding their content production to drive awareness and fundraising through authentic, documentary-style storytelling.

Job Description

You will be the primary creative editor behind compelling documentary-style videos that drive donor engagement and fundraising for global humanitarian projects. Working directly with the founder, you will transform raw footage from international missions into engaging long-form stories that captivate viewers and build trust. This role offers high creative ownership, with opportunities to expand into short-form social content as media production scales.

Schedule

• Flexible during client business hours. Austin, TX timezone, 20 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Long-Form Documentary Editing: Edit long-form documentary videos detailing charitable projects, community installations, and overseas missions.
• Viewer Retention & Storytelling: Craft high-impact hooks and attention-grabbing openings within the first 30 seconds; build cohesive narratives from raw footage.
• Founder Collaboration: Work closely with the founder to translate creative vision into published video content aligned with brand guidelines.
• Production Standards: Maintain professional editing quality, balancing emotional human storytelling with factual transparency and donor trust.
• Content Scaling: Deliver publication-ready content on tight timelines, with potential expansion into short-form reels/clips for social platforms.

Must-Have Requirements

• Experience & Portfolio: Proven experience editing long-form documentary or narrative content, supported by a strong portfolio.
• Software Proficiency: Mastery of professional editing suites such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Adobe After Effects.
• Narrative & Hook Design: Demonstrated ability to construct strong narrative arcs, maintain audience retention, and build effective opening hooks.
• Turnaround Speed: Efficient editing capability—able to compile compelling sequences in hours rather than days.
• Self-Direction & Assessment: Ability to execute independently with minimal oversight and willingness to complete a short paid/sample editing test during the interview stage.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Experience editing video content for nonprofits, NGOs, or social impact organizations.
• Dual expertise in both long-form documentary storytelling and short-form video editing across platforms.
• Proven track record editing videos that achieved high viewership, viral reach, or strong engagement metrics.
• Familiarity with YouTube analytics, audience retention graphs, and thumbnail/title optimization strategies.

Why Join This Team

• Produce meaningful, high-impact content that directly supports global communities in need
• Work directly alongside the founder with high influence over storytelling strategy
• 100% remote work structure with schedule flexibility
• Role growth potential from part-time to full-time status as production scales
• Join a fully transparent organization that publishes complete financial ledgers publicly

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

• Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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