Remote Stop Motion Animation Jobs in Washington, DC

• 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;

• Ensure high production value across all outputs and meet project deadlines;

• Export and format files for distribution across web, social, and broadcast channels;

• Manage and organize raw footage within digital asset management systems and maintain secure backups of all assets;

• Pull and manage raw footage from the DAML (Digital Asset Management Library) and flag footage or assets needing additional capture or licensing;

• Ensure secure online and offline storage of video assets to maintain reliable and organized backups for all video projects;

• Implement best practices for version control, naming conventions, and media storage workflows;

• Perform base and advanced color correction and grading to ensure brand alignment and continuity;

• Create or follow LUTs and templates, and adjust lighting, tone, and contrast to enhance visual quality;

• Stay up to date with current grading tools and trends;

• Create or support motion graphics and simple animation elements to enhance storytelling;

• 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;

• Attend creative briefings and provide input on visual execution;

• Collaborate with producers, writers and creative leads to execute visual storytelling aligned with strategic messaging;

• Adapt quickly to feedback from stakeholders and revise accordingly while maintaining positive and productive communication with cross-functional teams;

• Lead rapid-response content creation efforts to support timely campaign and storytelling opportunities;

• Participation in IJM's community of spiritual formation.

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience;

• Proven portfolio of high-quality edited work, including social and branded content;

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro;

• Working knowledge of After Effects or other animation software is a plus;

• Experience with color grading tools and post-production workflows;

• Familiarity with media management systems and cloud-based backup tools;

• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition;

• Ability to produce short-form, social-first content optimized for engagement;

• Experience working in nonprofit, documentary, or cause-driven storytelling environments preferred; and

• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles' Creed.

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;

• Self-starter with strong initiative;

• Disciplined with priorities;

• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;

• Exceptional verbal and written communication;

• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment;

• Adept at creative problem solving;

• Strong ethic of service and a passion for IJM;

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail;

• Ability to manage time and projects independently;

• Passion for storytelling that creates meaningful impact; and

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt quickly to evolving needs.

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.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area

• Retirement benefit options

• Paid leave starting at 23 days

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation

• Robust staff care resources

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.