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About the David Suzuki Foundation

Always grounded in sound evidence, the David Suzuki Foundation empowers people to take action in their communities on the environmental challenges we collectively face. Through evidence-based research, policy analysis, education and citizen empowerment, we conserve and protect the natural environment to create a sustainable Canada.

Our mission is to protect nature’s diversity and the well-being of all life, now and for the future. Our vision is that we all act every day on the understanding that we are One with Nature. #OneNature

You can learn more about us at www.davidsuzuki.org

The David Suzuki Foundation hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equality and diversity within its community and to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, women, persons with different abilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. 

Job Description

Position Title: Video & Audio Editor, Part-time Freelance Contractor

Terms:  6-month Contract, part-time freelance hours. Approx. 10 hours per week.

Location: Based at our Vancouver Office, with remote work available during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Reporting to: Digital Marketing and Social Media Manager

Salary: $65+ per hour (based on experience)

• Are you a talented creative video and audio editor looking for that next challenge?
• Do you want to tell engaging stories on how we can protect nature’s diversity?
• Not just satisfied with getting video views, do you want people to take action?

About the role:

We are looking for a video and audio editor extraordinaire to tell our stories of diversity of nature and well-being. Your videos are known for having an everlasting impact on communities for positive change. You’ll be working under the guidance of our amazing Digital Marketing and Social Media Manager.

Happy to work within our Foundation’s brand guidelines, you produce video assets and supporting materials in a fast-paced and interactive environment.

You’ll be responsible for capturing, editing and producing videos to support multiple public facing projects and campaigns.

Responsibilities

You are highly motivated and excited to produce:

• Compelling videos for social media, website, email and other digital channels.
• Assets in a variety of formats, such as video infographics, long form story-telling, gifs, and simple animations.

You also enjoy providing:

• Live video technical support (Instagram or Facebook live or events).
• Cleanup and maintenance of DSF’s YouTube account.

As a team player, you have expertise in the following:

• Contribute to the Foundation’s video strategy and protocols.
• Support the testing and piloting of various video formats.
• Develop standardized and repeatable video templates.
• Ensure all videos uphold our brand guidelines and science integrity protocols. 
• Processes of video creation from start to finish.
• Assist on creative briefs, storyboarding, video sourcing and editing, subtitles, and other iterations.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required. 

Education and Experience:

• 3 + years of video editing experience with a portfolio to share.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut or any relevant video editing software.
• Knowledge of podcast creation – from set-up to distribution.
• Highly collaborative working from a distance.
• Enthusiastic ‘can-do’ attitude.

You also have:

• Photography experience
• Non-profit experience
• French skills 

What you bring to the role:

• A portfolio that you are excited to share with us.
• Your own equipment and software.
• Enviable project management skills.
• Demonstrated strength in creating engaging videos.
• Expert in applying best practices to working with video applications.
• Superb written and spoken English language skills.

What You Get:

• Opportunity to work with a team of superstars.
• Be apart of an amazing organization and culture with people who care.
• Experience working in an organization with a focus on technology.

Additional information

Please submit your portfolio, website, cover letter, and resume as part of your application by going to https://davidsuzuki.org/careers/.  The position will stay open until it is filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews - and will be invited to do a simple creative exercise.

We recognize the importance of a diversified workforce, and we encourage women, First Nations, Inuit and Metis candidates, members of visible minorities and persons with different abilities to apply.