Atlantic Council Of The U S Inc - Videographer and Editor

Videographer is needed in Washington, DC, United States.

Client: Atlantic Council Of The U S Inc

Location: Washington, DC

Contract: Contract

Job Description

The Atlantic Council seeks a passionate, motivated, and creative Videographer/Editor to join our team. This person will work on a wide range of video products, including social media videos, explainers, longform interviews, events, promo videos, and documentaries. They will also contribute to developing visual identities for new formats and original programming.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking on video projects and executing them from start to finish, collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. They should be an excellent video storyteller with great ideas, continually looking for ways to improve content while balancing multiple projects and deadlines creatively and efficiently.

This is a temporary contractor position to fill in for a team member on family leave, running from November 2025 to the end of January 2026. The position is based in Washington, DC, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive salary ranging from $45 to $60/hour based on experience, education, and organizational equity. Applications submitted by September 30, 2025, will be prioritized for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce video projects independently and collaboratively with colleagues across the Atlantic Council.
• Film interviews and b-roll, record remote interviews, and source video from various platforms.
• Edit videos creatively under tight deadlines.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and last-minute video requests, while also planning long-term, high-impact projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to film interviews, including multi-camera setups and b-roll; experience with various video equipment including cameras, microphones, lighting, lenses, and tripods.
• Familiarity with virtual recording platforms.
• Experience editing in Adobe Premiere and After Effects; motion graphics experience preferred.
• Creative storyteller with strong attention to detail.
• Interest in and curiosity about international affairs.
• Poise and professionalism in a fluid, dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to identify and work through challenges, demonstrating strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Skilled in clear, persuasive, and effective communications with various stakeholders, including senior officials, scholars, journalists, staff, and interns.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on multi-step, detail-oriented projects in a fluid environment.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, Instagram, and others.

Additional Information

This position is a temporary contractor opportunity specifically to cover a member of the team during family leave, emphasizing the need for flexible and rapid response capabilities in video production.