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Paramount

TOC/Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$36 - $40/hr

Responsibilities include monitoring on-air product quality, ensuring compliance with government ... Monitor and control video encoding and decoding systems and troubleshoot incoming and outgoing ...

Paramount

TOC/Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$36 - $40/hr

Responsibilities include monitoring on-air product quality, ensuring compliance with government ... manage video and audio switching, and operate recording equipment. • Utilize servers and ...

gannett

Local Editor, The Stockton Record

Stockton, CA · On-site

Its local government and public schoolsremainmired in controversy and allegations of corruption.A ... As the top local editor,you'llprioritize coaching and developing journalists as they balance daily ...

Agile Defense

Senior Video Producer

Washington, DC

$115K - $128K/yr

Interview subjects for video packages that range from students to high-profile government officials and celebrities. * Expert-level editing in various styles and formats. Provide expert guidance and ...

Fox

Freelance Assignment Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

The Freelance Assignment Editor works with a team of people to help coordinate daily news coverage ... Reach out to agencies, government departments, and FOX personnel to gather and confirm information ...

Forum Communications Company

Editor

Fergus Falls, MN · On-site

$60K/yr

Job Summary The editor is responsible for overall direction and leadership of the newsroom and its ... Covering local government and community news. * Maintaining timely digital publishing workflows and ...

Forum Communications Company

Editor

Fergus Falls, MN · On-site

$60K/yr

Job Summary The editor is responsible for overall direction and leadership of the newsroom and its ... Covering local government and community news. * Maintaining timely digital publishing workflows and ...

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How much do government video editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for government video editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a government video editor?

A Government Video Editor is responsible for creating, editing, and producing video content for government agencies or departments. They work on projects such as public service announcements, training videos, press briefings, and promotional materials. Their role involves collaborating with communication teams, ensuring compliance with agency guidelines, and maintaining high production standards. They may also handle motion graphics, captions, and archival footage management. This position requires proficiency in editing software, attention to detail, and an understanding of government messaging.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a government video editor?

A Government Video Editor’s daily responsibilities usually involve editing raw video footage, adding graphics and subtitles, ensuring content meets accessibility and compliance standards, and collaborating closely with communications teams and subject-matter experts. You may be tasked with transforming complex policy or public information into clear, engaging visual stories for various platforms, including websites and social media. Additionally, you’ll often manage multiple projects at once, coordinate with videographers and producers, and participate in feedback rounds to ensure accuracy and clarity. The role is dynamic and requires a balance of creativity and technical precision to effectively support government communication goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a government video editor?

To thrive as a Government Video Editor, you need expertise in video editing, motion graphics, and storytelling, often backed by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with industry-standard editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and knowledge of government media compliance standards is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines help set top candidates apart. These abilities are essential for producing high-quality, accessible, and compliant content that communicates government messages effectively to the public.

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Infographic showing various Government Video Editor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Senior Video Editor / Video Producer

Washington, DC • On-site

Cato Institute
Social Sciences and Humanities Research • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Cato Instituteexternal

$90K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Cato Institute is seeking a Senior Video Editor to lead day-to-day production for its in-house AV team. This role owns the editorial and visual execution of Cato's multimedia output - podcast videos, policy documentaries, event coverage, interview series, explainer videos, and social content - and sets the technical and creative standard the rest of the team works to. The ideal candidate combines strong editing craft, motion graphics fluency, and sound judgment about how to turn dense policy material into work that holds a general audience's attention.
This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC.
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000 per year. Compensation is based on the successful candidate's educational background, experience, and skills.
About Cato
The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization - a think tank - dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.
Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Cato's Letters , a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution - individual liberty, limited government, and free markets - turn out to be even more powerful in today's world of global markets and unprecedented access to information than Jefferson or Madison could have imagined. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people; it is an indispensable framework for the future.
The Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
  • Own the edit on Cato's highest-visibility projects - documentaries, flagship interview series, and major event coverage - from ingest through final delivery, setting pacing, structure, and visual tone.
  • Lead motion graphics design system-wide: animated lower thirds, title sequences, data visualizations, and other on-screen elements, ensuring visual consistency across every format.
  • Serve as the primary editorial partner to producers, researchers, and senior communications staff, advising on story structure and visual strategy - not just executing direction.
  • Set and maintain Cato's on-screen brand standards, and train/guide other editors, freelancers, or interns on those standards and workflows.
  • Manage the post-production pipeline end to end: media ingest, archiving, version control, and file organization across concurrent projects.
  • Handle color correction and audio mixing to a broadcast-ready standard; troubleshoot technical issues in the signal chain as needed.
  • Adapt and reformat finished content across platforms (YouTube, social, broadcast, web), optimizing for each platform's specs and audience behavior.
  • Help evaluate new tools, plugins, and workflow improvements to keep the team's output competitive with larger newsrooms and production houses.
  • Manage relationships with freelance editors or outside vendors on overflow projects, as needed.

Requirements
Education/Experience
  • 5+ years of professional video editing experience, with a track record in news, documentary, policy, or nonprofit media environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; motion graphics work should be a core strength, not a secondary skill.
  • Strong command of the broader Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and comfort picking up new tools quickly.
  • Demonstrated ownership of full post-production workflows, including experience managing archives and multi-format delivery pipelines.
  • Experience mentoring, directing, or reviewing the work of junior editors or freelancers.
  • A personal interest in or familiarity with libertarian or classical liberal ideas, free-market economics, or related policy areas is a plus, though not required.

Skills
  • Excellent communication skills and the judgment to work directly with senior staff and subject-matter experts on editorially sensitive material.
  • A strong reel demonstrating both narrative editing and motion graphics work is required.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions across different stages simultaneously.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence in production work.

To Apply
Please submit the following materials:
  • Cover letter
  • Résumé
  • Example of work (description of your contribution to the project and any other relevant details)

Benefits
All Cato employees are offered the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Generous vacation and sick days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employer-provided life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Transit/ Parking benefits
  • Pet discount plan

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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