Independent Contractor Video Editor Jobs in Seattle, WA

Description

The Cascade PBS's mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.

Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.

The Senior Video Producer works as part of a video production team to pitch, develop and produce multiple short-form scripted video series per year, potentially long-form documentary projects for broadcast and a series of mini-docs for broadcast and online platforms. They are an established video storyteller with significant experience in broadcast and digital content production and possess demonstrated high-level skills in journalistic writing, reporting and video production. They are a leader in the industry and bring vast experience to the table while demonstrating Cascade PBS's values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.

Pay rate: $37.83/hr

Status: Temporary, full-time, benefits eligible

Duration: October 12, 2026 - February 19, 2027

Location: Seattle, hybrid schedule available

Benefits include: 

• Sick time
• Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Pitch, research and develop short-form scripted video series, documentaries and other video content for distribution across broadcast and online platforms.
• Work in collaboration with Director of Original Productions and Production Manager to determine the content and focus of projects  
• Manage pre-production planning and logistics 
• Engage in ongoing survey of the digital and broadcast video landscape to inspire innovation 
• Coordinate with manager on project budgets and track spending for productions as needed 
• Assists production teams to complete short-form and long-form video and multimedia projects 
• On occasion serve as secondary photographer in the field  
• On occasion serve as on-camera reporter/host 
• Collect and manage media assets for video/multimedia projects 
• Write video scripts and supporting material as needed. 
• Work in collaboration with Director of Original Productions and Production Manager to review and hone scripts written by other internal/external producers 
• Book crew as needed for productions 
• Record voice-over narration and coach other producers/narrators on voicing 
• Collaborate with internal/external video editors to complete projects 
• Review and provide feedback on cuts of videos from other internal/external producers  
• Ensure delivery of all relevant assets from independent contractors 
• Assist web editors with development additional web assets and publishing 
• Mentor, train and partner with other producers as needed
• Source media assets for edits and coordinate cost with manager
• Organize and deliver relevant materials to Marketing & Communications and Corporate Sponsorship departments as well as Traffic
• Collaborate with graphic design department to build animations and other assets 
• Secure releases and perform fact-checking on scripts and supporting materials 
• Assist in media management and maintaining media asset archives 
• Assist manager in preparation and tracking of budgets 
• Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of the Cascade PBS.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrate excellent content judgment and knowledge of digital content trends; possess journalistic reporting skills and facility with multimedia storytelling tools and techniques 
• Knowledgeable about user experience principles with respect to presenting digital content 
• Production experience using social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter  
• Demonstrated ability to produce broadcast-quality video on multiple platforms  
• Demonstrated ability to uphold high ethical standards of journalism
• Be able to both self-generate journalistic projects and work with restrictions to meet very specific project/initiative needs 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience required 
• At least 5 years of video producing/multimedia/journalism experience 
• Experience with Canon C100, C300, Canon 5D dSLR, Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience assembling and managing video/multimedia production teams 
• Experience with stacking and packaging segments into sequences for television broadcast  
• Experience with producing short-form series for web and broadcast 
• Experience with writing project budgets and managing content acquisitions 
• Experience with managing asset delivery for video content
• Experience with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and investigative reporting techniques preferred 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time 
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods 
• Ability to regularly type on a keyboard  
• Must have a valid driver's license or reliable means of transportation to meet requirements of the job
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds unassisted 
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, holidays and in inclement weather