OpenDor Media is looking for freelance video editors to join our team and help create entertaining educational YouTube and social media videos about Judaism and Israel. We’re looking for someone with previous experience creating YouTube and/or Instagram and TikTok videos; someone with a proven track record whose videos have strong retention and high views.

The video editor is someone who can always keep the bigger picture in mind while implementing notes and suggestions. They are a team-player but are also self-motivated and know how to get things done. They love helping see the vision come to life through their editing. This is a remote position.

What You’ll Do:

Edit short and long videos for YouTube exclusively in Adobe Premiere Pro
Edit videos for Instagram and TikTok using their native platforms
Edit host’s narration, choose the best takes, and ensure the audio is seamless
Research and gather material such as b-roll footage and archival images, understanding what can and cannot be legally used on YouTube and social media
Collaborate with the motion graphics team when needed
Basic color correction
Search for and edit music into the video when needed
Sound edit and sound mix the final sequence
In some cases, act as an assistant editor to another editor, for example gathering materials, choosing selects, laying down subtitles

Requirements:

What You Have:

Minimum 3 years editing experience
Knowledge of YouTube best practices in terms of pacing and music and/or Knowledge of social media best practices
Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and working knowledge of Photoshop, After Effects, Media Encoder, and Audition
Able to work within low budgets
Enthusiasm for educating about Judaism and Israel
Strong organizational and follow-through skills with great attention to detail
Solution-oriented; able to creatively troubleshoot
Able to meet deadlines and thrive in fast-paced, demanding environments while juggling multiple projects
Good written and verbal communication skills
Able to independently learn new skills and technologies as needed
Fluency in English; Hebrew skills a plus

Who We Are::

OpenDor Media is a leading global non-profit media company for the 21st century. We educate, entertain and engage our audiences by bringing to life big ideas and authentic stories and by celebrating all things Jewish. We push the boundaries of innovation, creativity and good old hard work. From our leadership team to new and veteran team members, we all strive to embody our core values:

Excellence: We want you to strive to be excellent in everything you deliver. Good enough is never good enough. We seek people who embrace “there is always a way to do things better.”

Humility: We want you to be proud of the work that you do, but we are seeking people who know that they still have much to learn. Your success is our success. Openness, respect and a desire to see the best idea win is the name of the game.

Creativity: Our employees cut through the noise and really connect with people. We think and act creatively in everything we do. Our content is only as good as it is relevant and exciting to our audience.

Action: We get things done! We speak up to ensure we stay on task and take the decisive actions needed to further our mission and accomplish our goals. We are people who find the resources needed to have the impact we want in the world.

Some benefits and perks of working at OpenDor Media:

International exposure
High level of autonomy
Competitive salaries
Paid days off for Jewish & national holidays as well as competitive vacation policy
Healthcare policy
Great company culture and colleagues

Salary:

We pay between $125 and $150 for short video edits and $1200-$1800 for longer edits depending on how complicated the edit will be and how much b-roll will be needed.

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