This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Video Director (Contractor) based in the United States.
This is a part-time, remote creative leadership role focused on turning fast-moving policy, advocacy, and communications work into compelling video storytelling across digital platforms. You will shape the visual voice of an organization working at the intersection of technology, public policy, and media, translating complex ideas into clear, engaging short-form content. The role blends strategy and hands-on production, requiring both high-level creative direction and strong execution skills. You will collaborate closely with communications, policy, and campaign teams to identify timely storytelling opportunities tied to real-world events. The environment is fast-paced, reactive, and highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on clarity, speed, and impact. This role is ideal for a seasoned video professional who thrives in agile, mission-driven settings and enjoys building content that informs public discourse.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Video Director (Contractor) based in the United States.
This is a part-time, remote creative leadership role focused on turning fast-moving policy, advocacy, and communications work into compelling video storytelling across digital platforms. You will shape the visual voice of an organization working at the intersection of technology, public policy, and media, translating complex ideas into clear, engaging short-form content. The role blends strategy and hands-on production, requiring both high-level creative direction and strong execution skills. You will collaborate closely with communications, policy, and campaign teams to identify timely storytelling opportunities tied to real-world events. The environment is fast-paced, reactive, and highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on clarity, speed, and impact. This role is ideal for a seasoned video professional who thrives in agile, mission-driven settings and enjoys building content that informs public discourse.
Accountabilities
- Develop and lead the video content strategy across policy communications, advocacy campaigns, and public-facing storytelling initiatives.
- Produce, edit, and package short-form videos optimized for social media, digital campaigns, press outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
- Translate policy concepts, research insights, and real-time media moments into clear, compelling visual narratives.
- Collaborate with communications, policy, campaigns, and government relations teams to identify timely video opportunities tied to legislative and news cycles.
- Create diverse video formats including vertical social clips, explainers, interviews, event recaps, rapid-response content, and partner-facing updates.
- Manage production assets such as graphics, captions, thumbnails, b-roll, stock footage, music, and other creative elements to ensure high-quality output.
- Maintain a consistent visual identity and editorial tone across all video content.
- Track video performance and provide recommendations to improve engagement, reach, and overall impact.
- Coordinate with external vendors or freelancers for specialized production needs such as animation, filming, or advanced post-production.
- Partner closely with senior creative and communications leadership to align video output with broader organizational messaging.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in video production, digital media, communications, journalism, advocacy, or related fields.
- At least 8 years of professional experience in video production, editing, digital storytelling, or campaign/media work.
- Strong proficiency in video editing and production tools, with the ability to deliver polished short-form content under tight timelines.
- Excellent storytelling ability, with a talent for simplifying complex policy or technical topics into engaging narratives.
- Deep familiarity with social media platforms and native video formats, trends, and engagement strategies.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, execution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving instincts and a bias toward action.
- Ability to commit to a 20-hour weekly schedule, including recurring weekday morning meetings and structured daily availability.
- Experience with tools such as Premiere, After Effects, Figma, and Descript is a plus.
- Comfortable working remotely within the continental United States and collaborating across distributed teams.
- Part-time contractor engagement (20 hours per week).
- Monthly compensation ranging from $3,700 to $5,800, depending on experience and fit.
- Fully remote work arrangement within the continental United States.
- Flexible schedule structure aligned with core collaboration hours.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact public affairs and policy-driven communications campaigns.
- Creative ownership over video strategy and storytelling direction.