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Youth Beat

Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Oakland, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... animation. We teach media to middle school and high school students with the goal of keeping them ... Prior experience working as a freelance video editor, or casual video editing experience. * The ...

Youth Beat

Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Oakland, CA

$20/hr

... animation. We teach media to middle school and high school students with the goal of keeping them ... Prior experience working as a freelance video editor, or casual video editing experience. * The ...

Tabs

Junior Brand Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$74K - $102K/yr

... animations, product clips) that feel native to the feed and true to our brand. * Own your work end ... Have 2-3 years of design experience (in-house, agency, or freelance) - internships count * Have a ...

1000heads

Associate Motion Director

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$120K - $160K/yr

... junior and mid-level motion designers, helping them grow in craft and confidence Maintain a ... animation to set the creative bar and push the work forward Build a network of motion freelancers ...

1000heads

Associate Motion Director

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$120K - $160K/yr

... junior and mid-level motion designers, helping them grow in craft and confidence Maintain a ... animation to set the creative bar and push the work forward Build a network of motion freelancers ...

1000heads

Associate Motion Director

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$120K - $160K/yr

... junior and mid-level motion designers, helping them grow in craft and confidence Maintain a ... animation to set the creative bar and push the work forward Build a network of motion freelancers ...

1000heads

Associate Motion Director

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$120K - $160K/yr

... junior and mid-level motion designers, helping them grow in craft and confidence Maintain a ... animation to set the creative bar and push the work forward Build a network of motion freelancers ...

WorkMoney Media

Lead Video Editor

$105K - $129K/yr

Lead the editing process across key projects, including hands-on editing and supervising junior ... freelancers, and other specialists (e.g. animators, graphic design, and content producers)

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$95K - $142K/yr

Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ... Skills in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. * Experience with brand refreshes and ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Austin, TX · Hybrid

Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ... Skills in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. * Experience with brand refreshes and ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Austin, TX · Hybrid

Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ... Skills in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. * Experience with brand refreshes and ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ... Skills in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. * Experience with brand refreshes and ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Washington, DC · Hybrid

Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ... Skills in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. * Experience with brand refreshes and ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ... Skills in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. * Experience with brand refreshes and ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ... Skills in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. * Experience with brand refreshes and ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance junior animator in the United States is $29.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Junior Animator vs Freelance Motion Designer?

AspectFreelance Junior AnimatorFreelance Motion Designer
Required SkillsBasic animation, storytelling, software like Adobe Animate or After EffectsAnimation, graphic design, visual effects, After Effects, Cinema 4D
Work EnvironmentFreelance projects, client collaboration, remote or on-siteFreelance projects, branding, advertising, digital media
Industry UsageAnimation studios, advertising agencies, freelance platformsAdvertising, marketing, digital media companies, freelance platforms

Freelance Junior Animators focus on creating basic animations and storytelling, often working on smaller projects or as part of a team. Freelance Motion Designers have a broader skill set including graphic design and visual effects, working on more complex visual content. Both roles are common in freelance work and digital media industries, but they differ in scope and technical expertise.

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Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Youth Beat

Oakland, CA • On-site

$20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Junior Producer Apprenticeship
An entry-level position in video, photography, video editing, and production, starting at $20 per hour. This position is open to YouthBeat alumni.
Duration: 2 years Time commitment: At least 16 hours per week, but more hours may be available.
Job Summary
Youth Beat at KDOL-TV is a non-profit program that offers free media production programs to Oakland youth. We provide hands-on training and job experience in video and music production, narrative and documentary filmmaking, photography, design and animation. We teach media to middle school and high school students with the goal of keeping them engaged in school and developing job readiness skills to pursue careers in the media industry.
Over the last few years we have been steadily growing YouthBeat PRO, our social enterprise media production business, as a way to earn revenue for the organization AND to provide hands-on professional training to our youth interns, who work as members of our production crews and editing teams.
As a Junior Producer Apprentice you will sometimes spend your time out on the field during productions, other times in the office managing equipment, editing, or performing other administrative work related to our projects. We are looking for someone that is excited to build their portfolio under the mentorship of a team of professionals. If you have ever opened up a Youtube video to learn something on your own or started a random Google Search to figure out how to do something, you're likely the type of person we are looking for.
You will be required to be on site at KDOL Tuesday and Thursday from 10a-6:30p. Additionally, you may work other weekdays, evenings, or weekends as needed for our production projects.
Key Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Organization skills and the ability to maintain a standard video editing process from project creation to archiving and to maintain a neat equipment closet.
  • Prior experience working as a freelance video editor, or casual video editing experience.
  • The ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
  • Take quality notes, document work, and translate client directives into a finalized product.
  • Attention to detail, quick thinking, and a demonstrated proficiency in shooting video and photographs.
  • Proven experience in customer service, with a mindset and goal in developing customer loyalty.
  • Ability to learn new skills and new equipment quickly.
  • Experience using industry a mirrorless/DSLR camera, lighting, and dedicated audio equipment.

Responsibilities & Duties
  • Produce videos and photography work at a high standard for a variety of events, scripted video productions, and creative video projects across a dynamic range of event types and industries, including our internal marketing materials.
  • Creating client communications such as but not limited to emails, messages, client newsletters, and mail campaigns, etc.
  • Developing client creative campaigns by asking questions and developing scripts, storyboards, mood boards, and other creative materials as needed.
  • Maintain all equipment in working order, tracking it using our inventory software, and repairing it in-house when possible or sending it for repairs when needed.
  • Assist with administrative duties for our production company such as, but not limited to, invoicing, contracts, budget management, proposals, etc.
  • Collaborating and coordinating a team of in-house staff and freelancers to deliver high-quality services to our clients.

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