Job Details

Job Location: Atlantic Council Headquarters Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Experienced
Job Category: Consultant

Overview

The Atlantic Council seeks a passionate, motivated, and creative Videographer/Editor to join our team. This person will work on the Atlantic Councils wide range of video products, from social media videos and explainers to hour-long interviews and events, from promo videos to documentaries. They will also be key in developing new formats and original programming.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking on video projects and executing them from start to finish, working with stakeholders from around the organization and externally. They should be an excellent video storyteller, with great ideas, who is constantly looking for ways to improve the content. They should have an ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines, working quickly and creatively.

This is a temporary contractor position to fill in for a member of the team who is going on family leave. The position runs from November 2025 to January 2026. The position is based in our Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers ranging from $67,000 ($45/hr) to $114,000 ($60/hr). Applications submitted by September 30, 2025, will be prioritized for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce video projects, both independently and with colleagues from across the Atlantic Council.
• Film interviews and b-roll, record remote interviews, source video from several platforms.
• Edit videos creatively on tight deadlines.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and last-minute video requests, as well as plan long-term, high-impact projects.
• Pitch innovative ideas and new projects daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to film interviews, including multi-camera set ups, and b-roll. Experience with a variety of video equipment including cameras, microphones, lighting, lenses, and tripods.
• Familiarity with virtual recording platforms.
• Experience editing in Adobe Premiere and After Effects; motion graphics experience preferred.
• Creative and an inherent storyteller with strong attention to detail.
• Interest in and curiosity about international affairs.
• Poise and professionalism in a fluid, dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to identify and work through challenges, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Skilled in clear, persuasive, and effective communications with various stakeholders with senior officials, scholars, journalists, staff, and interns.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on multi-step, detail-oriented projects in a fluid environment.
• Familiarity with YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, Instagram, and other digital platforms.

To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits.

Please note: The Atlantic Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any classification protected by law, including but not limited to those protected characteristics covered by the DC Human Rights Act, including age, skin color, credit information, disability, family responsibilities, familial status, gender identity & expression, genetic information, homeless status, marital status, matriculation, national origin, personal appearance, place of residence or business, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, status as a victim or family member of a victim of DVSOS, or status as a victim of an intrafamily offense. The Atlantic Council is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for all qualified individuals and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. For more information, please connect with us at ...@atlanticcouncil.org. Eligibility to work in the United States is confirmed with E-Verify; employment at the Atlantic Council is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).