A|L Media ( www.almediastrategy.com), a fast-paced, award-winning political media firm is looking for a Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer to join our growing social media content team. We partner with progressive political and issue-oriented campaigns across the country.
The Position
This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes short-form content, understands visual storytelling across platforms, and can turn raw footage, interviews, and design assets into compelling, high-impact videos for political and advocacy audiences.
The ideal candidate combines strong editing chops with modern motion design skills, bringing a fresh visual language that performs on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging channels. You know what works, what doesn’t, and why.
Key Responsibilities
Edit and design a wide range of social-first content, including short-form videos, reels, vertical stories, and paid social ads.
Combine clean editing with strong motion graphics (kinetic typography, transitions, animated elements) to elevate storytelling.
Create platform-optimized versions of content (vertical, square, 16:9, captions, safe zones).
Interpret scripts, concepts, and mood boards to deliver polished, on-brand videos.
Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and content creators on concepts and final delivery.
Stay current on social trends, editing styles, audio cues, and platform best practices.
Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and versions simultaneously.
Interpret scripts, mood boards, and storyboards to deliver strong visual narratives.
Manage project timelines, versioning, and asset organization across multiple simultaneous deliverables.
Participate in brainstorms and help pitch new creative approaches for social content.
Platform Expertise:
Understand and apply platform-specific best practices, including:
Aspect ratios, caption placement, and safe zones
Audio trends and hooks for TikTok & Reels
Thumbnail optimization and pacing for YouTube
Paid social requirements for Meta, YouTube, TikTok
Stay up to date on evolving social trends, editing styles, and political content performance
Skills & Qualifications
2+ years of professional experience in video editing and motion graphics, ideally within digital media, agency, political communication, or social-first environments.
Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator, CapCut, Canva and TikTok.
Strong understanding of pacing, sound design, color correction/grading, and visual storytelling.
A portfolio demonstrating short-form social content, motion design work, and examples of platform-specific editing.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and pivot quickly based on client or campaign needs.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Experience with vertical video, social trends, and rapid-turnaround content required.
Benefits & Compensation:
A salary range of $50,000 to $65,000 depending on experience, through November 2026
401(k) with 3% employer contribution
Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance offered
Remote-friendly team with flexible working hours
High-impact, fast-paced work that supports critical causes and campaigns
A creative, mission-driven environment where your design and development skills directly contribute to social and political progress
Opportunities to grow your skills across design, development, and strategy