Role Duration: April 6, 2026 - November 9, 2026
ABOUT ORCHESTRA
Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and arts and culture, to name a few. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.
People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
ABOUT THE VERSUS MEDIA GROUP
Versus Media Group is a strategy-first team with decades of experience as admakers and political strategists building campaigns, recruiting and coaching candidates, and driving victories. We offer hands-on strategic guidance, messaging consulting, creative production, and media planning and buying for both linear and digital placements. We work with clients to understand their fight and craft a winning strategy that optimizes the media they need to win.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Versus Media Group is seeking a Video Editor & Graphics Specialist for our growing production team. This role suits a post-production professional eager for creative ownership while staying hands-on with editing and design.
You will manage video and motion graphics production for clients in political campaigns, issue advocacy, public affairs, and related fields. You’ll oversee the post-production pipeline, from concept to delivery and platform optimization. Reporting to the Supervising Editor, you'll work cross-functionally to develop visual strategies, solve creative challenges, and ensure content has impact.
The ideal candidate is strategic and hands-on, adept at complex edits, motion and static graphics, facilitating creative conversations, and managing projects in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
Role location: This role is fully remote (within the Los Angeles metro area). Some travel required for in-person collaboration with the manager and clients.
ACCOUNTABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
As a Video Editor & Graphics Specialist, you will…
- Edit video content for multiple platforms, including social and television, ranging from 0:30, 0:15 and 0:06 second ads to longer form content
- Adapt content for multiple platforms, optimizing, formatting and exporting videos for short-form social (TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts) as well as standard-length content
- Review raw footage, select the best clips, and arrange them into compelling, fast-paced stories
- Mix sound effects, background music and voiceovers to match the visuals
- Design and create motion graphic assets for video editors
- Work closely with video production and editing teams in response to brand briefs when required
- Manage the end-to-end post-production process for videos, including editing, sound design, graphics, animation and versioning
- Work across multiple projects simultaneously, balancing speed, quality and budget without compromising creative standards
- Ensure all output meets Versus Media Group’s editorial, brand and client expectations
- Proactively develop and evolve new short-form formats and creative approaches in collaboration with production teams
- Brainstorm, test and pilot new ideas with a clear understanding of social-first audience behavior and performance metrics
- Work collaboratively to align with brand guidelines and stay updated on social media trends, viral sounds and editing styles
- Design graphics for static ads
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervising Editor and Head of Production
Essential skills:
- 3+ years of experience in video graphic editing and design
- Relevant work experience focusing on the post-production process
- Experience with digital video editing, motion graphics and static graphics
- A strong command of graphic design fundamentals and typography
- Proficiency with video editing software, including Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
- Clear and confident communication skills
- Proactive, collaborative and innovative, with a passion for social-first storytelling
- High level of organizational, meticulous attention to detail and an ability to multitask
- Knowledge of emerging AI tools for video production with experience applying them in real-world workflows
Preferred skills:
- Experience using Davinci Resolve
- Political sensibilities and discernible interest in campaign politics
- Experience working in high-pressure, time-sensitive campaign environments
WORKING AT ORCHESTRA
Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $72,000 - $82,000 annually (prorated).
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Orchestra is the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.
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