Online Video Editor Volunteer

Job Posting Organization:
Southern Africa Embrace Foundation (SAE Foundation) is an organization dedicated to empowering communities across Southern Africa. The foundation envisions a strong alliance of African women, children, and youth who live in sustainable communities and are self-reliant, empowered, prosperous, and confident individuals. The organization is committed to advocating for education, socio-economic empowerment of women, and ending gender-based violence. Through various initiatives, the SAE Foundation aims to create open access to life potential opportunities for these communities. The foundation actively engages with its audience through a robust online presence, utilizing platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads to share impact stories and promote its initiatives.

Job Overview:
The position of Online Video Editor Volunteer involves collaborating with the social media team of the Southern Africa Embrace Foundation to produce high-quality videos intended for social media events and marketing campaigns. Volunteers will be responsible for editing one video per week, with each video typically being less than 10 minutes long. The editing process will include the incorporation of motion graphics, animations, and soundtracks to effectively convey impactful stories that resonate with the audience. The content for these videos will be provided by the social media team, ensuring that volunteers have the necessary materials to create engaging and informative videos. Additionally, selected volunteers must be available for weekly team meetings, which are scheduled for Wednesdays at 10 am EST, to discuss progress and collaborate with the team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the social media team to understand the vision and objectives for each video project.
• Edit one video per week, ensuring it meets the quality standards set by the organization.
• Incorporate motion graphics, animations, and soundtracks into the videos to enhance storytelling.
• Utilize provided content effectively to create engaging and informative videos.
• Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss project updates, receive feedback, and align on future video projects.
• Ensure timely delivery of video edits to meet social media posting schedules.
• Stay updated on current trends in video editing and social media to bring fresh ideas to the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of motion graphics and animation techniques.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with the social media team.
• A passion for storytelling and a commitment to the mission of the Southern Africa Embrace Foundation.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in film production, media studies, or a related field would be beneficial. Relevant coursework or training in video editing and production techniques is also advantageous.

Experience:
Previous experience in video editing, whether through formal employment, internships, or volunteer work, is preferred. Familiarity with creating content for social media platforms is a plus, as it demonstrates an understanding of audience engagement and effective communication through video.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as all communications and content will be in English. Knowledge of additional languages spoken in Southern Africa may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This is a volunteer position, and as such, it may not offer financial compensation. However, it provides valuable experience in video editing and social media marketing within a non-profit context. The role is remote, allowing volunteers to work from anywhere, and it is expected to require a commitment of a few hours each week to complete the video editing tasks.