Location: Los Angeles, California (on-site)
PragerU is the world's leading conservative nonprofit that is focused on changing minds through the creative use of digital media. Taking full advantage of today's technology and social media, we educate millions of Americans and young people about the values that make America great. We’re proud to be voted among the “Best Place to Work in Los Angeles” by the LA Business Journal 2 years in a row.
The Jr. Editor will provide support for the creative and logistical operations of a series featuring PragerU personalities which will be published multiple times a week on PragerU platforms. The ideal candidate will have prior experience editing reels and short video clips that capture the best moments from a longform show that focuses on current events, politics, pop culture, and social issues. This person should be familiar with the latest trends in daily video podcast editing and social media content and be able to implement best practices into the series.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Daily editing of multiple social media clips for platforms including Instagram, X, Facebook & YouTube
- Ability to comprehend and uphold brand style guidelines
- Setting up and taking down production equipment
- Assist in filming live video podcasts
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Manage time effectively, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented individual who reviews his/her work carefully
- Quality control is key
Successful Candidates Will Possess:
- Skilled at running different types of cameras
- Skilled at lighting and running sound
- Skilled at editing, sound editing, and color correction
- Light animation skills (Usually graphic overlays and lower thirds, but there will also be slight 2D animation needs)
- Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects
- Skilled with ProTools and/or Audition (Logic Pro is a plus)
- Familiarity with finalizing video content for online distribution & social media
- Able to pull online source footage for re-cutting
- Willing to innovate and bring effective solutions to the team
- Capable of doing multiple videos and other projects quickly
- Able to work with other animators, editors, and other vendors
- Comfortable speaking with celebrities and all types of presenters
How to Apply: First review our website at www.prageru.com. Read our biannual report here. Submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to specifically work at PragerU.
What We Do: We promote American values through the creative use of educational videos that reach millions of people online. Serving all ages, our content offers a free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology in culture, media, and education. Whether you’re searching for a deeper understanding, a new perspective, or a way to get involved, PragerU helps people think and live better. To learn more about PragerU, visit http://prageru.com.
Salary Range: The hourly target for this role is $26.00 - $30.00 per hour. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package. The final candidate hired may potentially have less or more experience than originally posted as per job description, and if this happens, an updated salary range may be used for final hiring package.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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PragerU transforms millions of young lives with short videos on the Internet. Watched 5 million times every day, PragerU videos counter left-wing indoctrination by reaching young people with messages of truth, reason, and hope. From intellectual, fact-based 5-Minute Videos and powerful personal storytelling to educational animated shows made just for kids—PragerU helps young people keep or discover pro-American values. 70% of those watching PragerU videos have said that their mind has changed on at least one topic. To date, PragerU has garnered over 8 billion views on its website, mobile app, and social media channels.
