Video Editor / Associate Producer

Job Overview:

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Flatbush Cats is on a mission to end overcrowded animal shelters in NYC by increasing affordable access to veterinary care for everyone. We are seeking a creative and strategic Editor/Producer with a deep passion for animal welfare and advocacy.

This role will focus on editing and producing impactful video content that highlights our lifesaving work across multiple platforms, with a primary focus on YouTube. The ideal candidate is a versatile storyteller who excels in both editing and video production, with a strong editorial eye and organized approach to media management.

Key Responsibilities:

Video Editing

• Edit videos for our YouTube channel - community centered documentaries, interviews, tutorials, and explainers.
• Edit short-form videos for daily distribution on our social channels - Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok
• Develop narrative structures and pacing that maintain viewer engagement.
• Work with Content Producer to ensure content aligns with messaging and goals.
• Identify opportunities to repurpose and recut existing footage for various formats, including podcasts, social media, email, and site content.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment in content selection, approval, and quality assurance, maintaining a consistent voice and storytelling standard.
• Support rapid-response opportunities as needed to ensure timely and sensitive coverage.

Media Management

• Oversee the end-to-end media management process, including ingesting, organizing, tagging, storing, and backing up of all video assets for easy retrieval and reuse.
• Organize and transfer raw footage to secured digital storage systems, ensuring proper file naming conventions and backups.
• Build and organize internal video stock library and optimize greatest clips.

Story Producing & Capture

• Support filming (iPhone, GoPro) for various types of content as needed such as medical coverage, rescues, interviews, tutorials, and event coverage.
• Pitch ideas based on developing stories or opportunities.
• Create shot-lists and provide direction to volunteers.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in editing and video production.
• Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar) and social video formats.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of YouTube’s platform, trends, and audience engagement strategies.
• Basic proficiency in motion graphics and animation software (Adobe After Effects, Blender, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience in storytelling and content creation with a portfolio of video work.
• Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing content workflows, asset libraries, and project timelines.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Passion for animal welfare and a desire to develop a deep understanding of the issues causing overcrowded animal shelters and lack of affordable access to veterinary care.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid time off
• 5 days paid sick time
• 9 paid holidays
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare and advocacy work.
• Flexible work environment with the ability to work remotely.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training resources.
• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture.

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