Description

If you are a go-getter looking to advance your career in nonprofit communications and digital storytelling, JDC has a fantastic opportunity for you! The Video Editor will play a key role in elevating JDC’s marketing, donor engagement, and storytelling through compelling, social-first videos and content designed to honor, steward, and inform donors and funders. Serving as an in-house creative partner to the Resource Development and Marketing & Communications teams, this role will focus on editing short-form and mid-form videos that inspire, engage, and steward donors across digital platforms and in-person events, along with spearheading a strategic and intentional file management approach that safeguards and streamlines JDC’s vast archive of video footage.

The Video Editor will translate JDC’s vital humanitarian work into powerful visual stories that deepen donor connection and strengthen long-term relationships. This individual will drive editing content that supports donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and engagement initiatives — particularly for social media and digital channels — while identifying opportunities to innovate, experiment, and “level up” JDC’s video presence at Board Meetings, events, and other forums. For a creative professional eager to grow within a mission-driven organization, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your skills in nonprofit marketing and storytelling.

What will you do as our Video Editor?

· Develop and implement a social-first video strategy — in partnership with the Senior Video & Digital Content Producer and Social Media & Community Manager — that supports donor engagement, stewardship, and fundraising priorities, with a focus on elevating JDC’s digital storytelling across platforms.

· Edit and produce compelling short-form and mid-form video content to engage current donors and prospects, create effective ads, support fundraising campaigns, and strengthen relationships with individual, foundation, and corporate supporters.

· Collaborate with Marketing & Communications, Resource Development, field, Board Relations, and other teams to create video assets for key virtual and in-person events, briefings, presentations, and targeted outreach initiatives.

· Present creative concepts and edited content internally, incorporating feedback from stakeholders to ensure alignment with JDC’s messaging, brand standards, and fundraising goals.

· Maintain organized video files, assets, and project documentation in accordance with JDC procedures and best practices.

· Stay informed about JDC’s global mission, programs, and impact in order to accurately and authentically represent the organization’s work through video storytelling.

· Work closely with the Senior Producer, Video & Digital Content and Creative Director to ensure alignment on priorities, messaging, and creative direction, while proactively identifying opportunities to “level up” JDC’s video content and digital presence.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

What qualifications are required to be our Video Editor?

· Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience centered on video editing, digital content production, or visual storytelling — including work in marketing, communications, media, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations; experience creating social-first and donor-focused content strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated mastery of production tools required, such as video editing systems like Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), or comparable platforms.

· Experience editing content for a variety of digital formats and channels required, including social media, ads, websites, email campaigns, and virtual or live events.

· Strong understanding of storytelling for engagement and impact required, with the ability to tailor video content to different audiences, including donors, prospects, and stakeholders.

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment required.

· Dedication to and passion for the mission and work of JDC and global Jewish humanitarian issues required.

· Experience collaborating cross-functionally with development, marketing, and communications teams required.

· Comfort receiving and incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders while maintaining creative integrity required.

Additional Preferred Skills and Competencies:

· Experience working in a remote or hybrid environment preferred.

· Familiarity with American Jewish culture, and knowledge of Israel and global Jewry a plus.

· English required; additional languages (preference for Russian or Hebrew) is a plus.

· Experience designing digital graphics or visual assets to complement video content, including facility with tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.

· Interest in and/or experience with AI video generation a plus.

· Experience with motion graphics, animation, or animated storytelling (e.g., animated text or explainer-style visuals) a plus.

· Familiarity with social media trends, platform-specific best practices, and analytics related to video performance and audience engagement is a plus.

· Prior experience producing content for fundraising, donor stewardship, or development campaigns preferred.

· Comfort working with raw footage captured in a variety of environments, including field-based or international settings, preferred.

· Ability to contribute creatively to concept development and storyboarding, not just execution, a plus.

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours: 35 hours/week, 8:45 AM – 4:45PM with a 1-hour lunch break
• Location: Based either hybrid from the New York metro area or remotely in the US
• Reports to: Senior Producer, Video & Digital Content
• Job Function/Department: Marketing & Communications

What are the compensation and benefits for a Video Editor?

This is a full-time position paid semi-monthly at a salary of $80,000-$90,000 per year; in determining where a candidate falls in that range JDC considers several factors, including skills and experience, internal equity, and cost of living in location of work. This role is exempt per the FLSA.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to:

• 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee coverage
• Paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 20 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 national holidays, and up to 14 Jewish holidays depending on the Jewish calendar for any given year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time staff who have worked with JDC for at least 1 year
• 403(b) with JDC contributions of 6.5% of salary
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), commuter benefits, and life insurance
• Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional development through workshops and trainings with our internal L&D program
• Food Perks: Bagel Thursdays and beverages/snacks in the office for on-site and hybrid employees

Why work at JDC?

• The People – What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others
• A Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the world
• Tikkun Olam – This Jewish value of “repairing the world” is deeply important to us. Collectively we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others

Equal Employment Opportunity

JDC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As the world’s leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, we are committed to treating people with compassion and respect. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, height, weight, disability, mental disorder, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, AIDS/HIV-positive status, victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Apply Now!

Submit your resume here.

Application Deadline: Rolling

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Please note: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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About JDC

JDC -- the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee or "The Joint" -- is the leading Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities. We rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel’s most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community’s response to crises. For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe.

For more information, please visit www.JDC.org.