Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence.9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we areseekingaVideo Editor, Global Marketingto create compelling video content that advances IJM's mission through storytelling. The ideal candidate has a strong sense of story, a sharp eye for visual detail, and expertise in post-production workflows, including color grading and audio integration. They ensure visual consistency through color grading and brand standards, collaborate closely with producers, writers, and creative leads tobringstories to life, and contribute innovative storytelling through motion graphics and animation techniques. This role also requires agility to lead rapid-response content development for timely campaign moments, breaking news, and field-driven storytelling needs. This is a unique opportunity to craft videos that inspire action and advance a mission that matters.
This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports toDirector, Creative & Campaignsand is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.
Responsibilities:
Edit a variety of content formats including social media videos, donor stories, brand films, and internal pieces;
Apply transitions, sound design, voiceover, and music to ensure compelling storytelling and emotional impact;
Create or follow LUTs and templates, and adjust lighting, tone, and contrast to enhance visual quality;
Support integration of branded visual elements such as lower thirds, logo animations, or end cards, and collaborate with designers or animators on more complex needs as applicable;
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Critical Qualities:
Application Process:
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* inone PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
What does IJM have to offer?
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate's value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM, we're committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That's why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed.
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.