Video Assistant (Part-time)
Budget / Salary$18.40–18.40
TypePart-time job
LocationUnited States
Posted7 hours ago
OVERVIEW
Civic Nation seeks a Video Assistant for its Communications team to provide support in the creation and editing of short-form, social-first video content across Civic Nation’s initiatives. The Assistant, reporting to the Senior Director, Video Strategy & Production, will assist the social and video teams in producing engaging content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, contributing to campaigns tied to real-time moments, cultural conversations, and civic engagement efforts.
This is a part-time temporary role working up to 30 hours per week, concluding December 15, 2026.
ABOUT COMMUNICATIONS
The Communications Team is focused on telling the story of Civic Nation’s work. Through creative messaging, digital activations, media relations, and more, the Communications Team amplifies the work of all Civic Nation initiatives and campaigns.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is an impact hub for the ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, civic power, and civic participation. We shift culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Five initiatives are a part of the Civic Nation family: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, We The Action, and When We All Vote.
YOUR IMPACT
Support the creation and editing of short-form video content optimized for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
Assist with editing social-first videos tied to cultural moments, campaigns, and civic engagement initiatives
Incorporate captions, graphics, and platform-specific pacing to improve social media performance
Collaborate with the social and video teams to revise content based on feedback
Track emerging trends in social video and digital culture to inform content ideas
Support content organization, file management, and production workflows
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Be a recent graduate and/or currently enrolled in college or university
Familiarity with short-form video platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
Basic experience with video editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools is a plus
YOUR COMPETENCIES
Interest in video editing, social media, digital storytelling, or communications
Strong interest in social media trends, internet culture, and digital storytelling
Creative instincts for engaging short-form content and strong visual pacing
Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback quickly
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote team environment
Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks
Interest in civic engagement, culture, and social impact work
SALARY
The Washington, DC-based salary for this position is $18.40/hour. This role will work between 20-30 hours per week and conclude on December 15, 2026.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume below. The cover letter, addressed to Laila Iravani, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until August 16, 2026.
Driven by our values, Civic Nation aims to recruit candidates representative of the communities and populations we serve. Towards that goal, we know that a diverse workforce allows us to see issues facing our democracy in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
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Civic Nation seeks a Video Assistant for its Communications team to provide support in the creation and editing of short-form, social-first video content across Civic Nation’s initiatives. The Assistant, reporting to the Senior Director, Video Strategy & Production, will assist the social and video teams in producing engaging content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, contributing to campaigns tied to real-time moments, cultural conversations, and civic engagement efforts.
This is a part-time temporary role working up to 30 hours per week, concluding December 15, 2026.
ABOUT COMMUNICATIONS
The Communications Team is focused on telling the story of Civic Nation’s work. Through creative messaging, digital activations, media relations, and more, the Communications Team amplifies the work of all Civic Nation initiatives and campaigns.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is an impact hub for the ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, civic power, and civic participation. We shift culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Five initiatives are a part of the Civic Nation family: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, We The Action, and When We All Vote.
YOUR IMPACT
Support the creation and editing of short-form video content optimized for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
Assist with editing social-first videos tied to cultural moments, campaigns, and civic engagement initiatives
Incorporate captions, graphics, and platform-specific pacing to improve social media performance
Collaborate with the social and video teams to revise content based on feedback
Track emerging trends in social video and digital culture to inform content ideas
Support content organization, file management, and production workflows
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Be a recent graduate and/or currently enrolled in college or university
Familiarity with short-form video platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
Basic experience with video editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools is a plus
YOUR COMPETENCIES
Interest in video editing, social media, digital storytelling, or communications
Strong interest in social media trends, internet culture, and digital storytelling
Creative instincts for engaging short-form content and strong visual pacing
Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback quickly
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote team environment
Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks
Interest in civic engagement, culture, and social impact work
SALARY
The Washington, DC-based salary for this position is $18.40/hour. This role will work between 20-30 hours per week and conclude on December 15, 2026.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume below. The cover letter, addressed to Laila Iravani, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until August 16, 2026.
Driven by our values, Civic Nation aims to recruit candidates representative of the communities and populations we serve. Towards that goal, we know that a diverse workforce allows us to see issues facing our democracy in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
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