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Abdul for U.S. Senate : Video Editor

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$6,500/mo - $6,500/mo

3+ years exp

Abdul for U.S. Senate is seeking a Video Editor for the 2026 election cycle. The role involves editing high-quality video content for various platforms, collaborating with the Digital Director, and shaping the visual identity of the campaign.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Edit high-quality video content for digital, social, and paid platforms, ensuring alignment with campaign messaging, tone, and brand standards

Own post-production workflows end-to-end, including footage organization, syncing, rough and fine cuts, color correction, sound design, captioning, and final exports in multiple formats

Collaborate with the Digital Director to shape narratives, pacing, and visual style across campaign content

Design and integrate motion graphics and visual elements such as lower thirds, subtitles, simple animations, and graphic treatments to enhance storytelling and clarity

Turn around rapid-response and timely content—often within 24 hours—in response to breaking news or campaign priorities

Incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders efficiently while maintaining creative integrity and strong editorial judgment

Support on-the-ground production as needed, including occasional shooting, sound recording, or assisting with field production

Qualification

Adobe Premiere ProVideo production experienceMotion graphics skillsSocial media understandingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsExcel proficiencyGoogle Drive proficiencyCultural competenceCross-cultural skills

Required

Strong editing instincts with a demonstrated ability to craft compelling, emotionally resonant visual stories

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (required)

Solid understanding of social media platforms and best practices for aspect ratios, runtimes, captions, and audience engagement

Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities under tight deadlines

A minimum of 3 years work experience in video production, editing required, and a minimum of 1 year in a campaign related role preferred

Must have transportation to attend events as needed

Proficiency with Excel and Google Drive

Willingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Ability to learn new skills and take on new challenges, with a desire to learn and a willingness to ask questions

Ability to balance between competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail

Commitment to electing Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate

Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways

Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability