About the IMEU:

The Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that educates audiences in the U.S. about Palestine and Palestinians through media. We do this by offering mainstream U.S. media access to facts, analysis, and experts to help them cover the issue accurately and in-depth and by creating and disseminating original videos, photo essays, and other content. 

About the Role:

The Video Editor is a core member of IMEU’s digital team and plays a central role in translating IMEU’s stories into effective visual content across platforms. This social-first position collaborates on the creation of compelling video content, translating complex political and cultural issues into accessible, engaging media by editing, adapting, and optimizing videos for social platforms.

The role works closely with writers, strategists, and other content producers to ensure strong narrative cohesion, visual consistency, and alignment with IMEU’s broader communications strategy.

The Video Editor will be accountable for the following areas: 

Administration and Asset Management

• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with the digital team to ideate formats and visual approaches aligned with broader strategy.

• Identify and use appropriately licensed music, photography, footage, fonts, and other creative assets for video edits, in coordination with the Associate Director of Design

• Help source and organize assets needed for video editing and post-production.

• Organize and maintain video files and project assets to support efficient editing workflows.

Video Editing

• Support post-production coordination as needed under the direction of the Associate Director of Design

• Experience editing video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube, and X

• Ability to version content across social media platforms (aspect ratios, pacing, and captions)

• Edit and adapt short- and long-form video content based on approved concepts, scripts, or briefs that inform, contextualize, and inspire engagement

• Edit rapid-response, explanatory video content based on news developments and approved messaging.

• Edit original footage and b-roll into polished video content, including captions, graphics, sound design, and closed captions

• Ensure all video content aligns with organizational messaging, tone, and editorial standards

• Adhere to production timelines and deadlines

• Stay current on emerging video editing techniques

• Maintain visual consistency across assets by adhering to IMEU’s brand guidelines for typography, color, layout, and visual tone.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience in video editing 

• Strong storytelling skills with an eye for visual narrative, pacing, and clarity

• Demonstrated background in digital publishing and social media formats

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and CapCut

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to follow and contribute to efficient editing workflows and processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address challenges proactively

• Capacity to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, whether independently or collaboratively

• Positive, solution-oriented attitude with a focus on growth and learning from feedback

• Commitment to IMEU’s mission and a passion for social justice and Palestinian rights

• Pride and ownership in delivering high-quality work

• Flexible and adaptive work style, thriving in a growing, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Ability to maintain momentum and focus when exposed to difficult or sensitive subject matter

• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel as needed

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits, including generous vacation and leave, an employer-hosted 401(k), 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, generous paid parental leave, and other benefits consistent with the Employee Handbook.

Application Process

Please visit the job posting on BeApplied for instructions on how to apply; applications will only be accepted via BeApplied until the posting closes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

References and a background check may be requested at a later stage of the process.

Employment at the IMEU is at will.