Video Lab Producer/Editor

Remote Los Angeles, CA

PETA’s social channels receive millions of views every week. You will be on a team that creates visually arresting, powerful, and on-trend videos for PETA’s social platforms with the goal to promote PETA’s animal rights message online and make change for animals.

Who is PETA’s Video Lab:

Our Video Lab team is comprised of individuals who create attention-grabbing and conversation-starting videos for PETA’s social platforms. From provocative and hilarious videos that trend on Twitter to shocking undercover footage that prompts people to grab their tissues, PETA is known around the world for our unforgettable videos. We believe nothing is as effective as changing hearts and minds than watching videos of the treatment of animals - and it’s the job of the Video Lab to find creative ways to get people to do this. Videos created by PETA’s Video Lab receive roughly a hundred million views each year, so the opportunity for you to make a huge impact for animals is sky-high.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Create moving, socially-savvy videos for PETA's social channels, including but not limited to Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, from concept to completion:
Create videos supporting PETA’s work based on newly acquired footage
Cultivate video stories from PETA’s enormous existing footage archive
Write scripts and brainstorm concepts
Work closely with PETA's Video Lab Studio manager on creative aspects and production of all videos
Design, direct, and produce shoots as needed
Take responsibility for the quality control of videos
Abide by any legal guidelines regarding video production from start to completion
Collaborate, give feedback and support to fellow team member projects
Collaborate with PETA's social team on the promotion of videos and the analysis of their success
Stay current on social trends and capabilities
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

Degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or four years of relevant experience
Strong working knowledge of all stages of video production
Proven interest and strong working knowledge of social media and current social trends
Extensive editing experience, including but not limited to experience with Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
Familiarity with professional video and photo equipment
Sophisticated understanding of and appreciation for the creative process
Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a professional manner
Proven exceptional analytical, organizational, and research skills
Proven excellent relationship-building skills and interpersonal skills
Be equally adept working in a team or working solo
This position requires proof of the COVID-19 full vaccination
Commitment to the objectives of the organization