Digital Video Editing Associate – Heifer U.S.A

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

**About Heifer International**

In 1944, Heifer International’s founder, Dan West, began outlining a simple but groundbreaking plan to tackle hunger around the world. West, a farmer from the Midwest and Church of the Brethren member, had recently returned from feeding weary refugees during volunteer service in the Spanish Civil War.

He had seen firsthand that giving people food was a short-term solution, whereas providing them with animals offered a steady supply of nutritious food for an entire family. His philosophy still inspires Heifer’s work today. Partnering with farmers across a range of different livestock and crops, we create unique solutions to local challenges.

Today, Heifer International has operations in 19 countries around the world, working alongside local farmers, business owners and their communities, as they mobilize and envision their futures. Together, we build inclusive, resilient economies, so communities can develop effective ways to end global hunger and poverty in a sustainable way.

To date, we have supported more than 42 million farming families across Africa, Asia and the Americas and in the past five years alone. We have worked alongside 2.7 million families to close the living income gap or set them on a path to doing so. Between now and 2030, we will support an additional 10 million people to reach a living income by scaling up our signature programs. To achieve this, Heifer International relies on its passionate, committed, and highly skilled staff.

**ROLE FUNCTION**

The Digital Video Editing Associate supports Heifer USA’s digital education initiatives by contributing primarily across post-production workflows, while also assisting with content development and supporting field production as needed. Working under the direction of the Digital Media Producer, this role edits long-form educational content, organizes media assets, and helps create engaging digital learning experiences that support Heifer USA’s storytelling, audience engagement, and YouTube growth goals.

**ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS:**

- Creative thinker with strong storytelling instincts
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Collaborative and adaptable team player
- Strong visual and editorial judgment
- Dependable and deadline-driven
- Curious learner with initiative
- Mission-aligned and audience-focused

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Post-Production (Primary Competency) (50%)**

- Edit long-form and educational video content using Adobe Premiere Pro in alignment with project briefs, story goals, and brand standards.
- Assemble rough cuts, select reels, string-outs, and support editorial assets for review and final delivery.
- Incorporate music, graphics, B-roll, and supporting visual elements to improve pacing, clarity, and audience engagement.
- Create short-form cutdowns and repurposed assets for digital platforms.
- Organize footage, project files, and media assets using established file management and archival practices.
- Support versioning, exports, quality control, and delivery preparation across multiple formats.

**Content Development & Collaboration (35%)**

- Contribute to ideation, scripting, and story development for YouTube-based educational content.
- Collaborate with the Digital Media Producer on pacing, narrative clarity, and audience engagement strategies.
- Support the development of structured, audience-centered educational content that is engaging and mission-aligned.
- Assist in aligning content deliverables with YouTube strategy and digital education objectives.
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, on-camera participants, and creative collaborators.

**Production Support (15%)**

- Assist with on-location video production and Ranch event coverage as needed.
- Support camera operation, lighting setup, audio setup, and B-roll capture during productions.
- Assist with equipment preparation, transport, and basic troubleshooting.
- Support production work in outdoor agricultural settings, including uneven terrain and varying weather conditions.
- May perform other job-related duties as assigned.

**Minimum Requirements**

- Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Video Production, Cinematography, Media Arts, or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience in video production.
- Minimum 2 years of professional work experience with at least 1 year of relevant experience in video editing or post-production.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro required.
- Strong understanding of pacing, story structure, and audience engagement.
- Experience organizing and managing large video projects and media assets.
- Ability to coll