This is an opportunity to work with the Audio/Visual (A/V) Department for the PETA Foundation and its international entities, editing some of PETA’s most riveting and popular content in order to promote animal rights. The A/V Editor-Videographer will shoot and edit assigned projects from start to finish, from celebrity PSAs for worldwide distribution to scroll-stopping content for social media. This position is ideal for experienced audio-visual editor-videographers who enjoy working on a team to create the strongest content possible while having a positive impact on our world.
Position Objective:
To create exciting, cutting-edge audio-visual productions aimed at promoting animal rights for the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• In consultation with the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations and in verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by them:
o Create exciting, cutting-edge videos based on requests from the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations
o Work closely with the director, manager, and any other staff at the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations on creative aspects throughout production of audio-visual projects
o Design, direct, and conduct video, audio, and photo shoots
o Create effects, titles, and other motion graphics
o Take responsibility for the quality control of videos
o Uphold formatting guidelines for various online platforms and other publication outlets
o Archive and upload raw and master files within the A/V database and server, and assemble legal breakdowns for edits
• Perform light maintenance on audio-visual equipment and supplies to ensure department equipment is up to performance standards, and communicate issues and/or purchase needs in a timely manner
• Abide by any legal guidelines regarding video production from start to completion
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
• Degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience, or five years of related experience
• Extensive editing experience, including but not limited to experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience with industrial-grade audio-visual equipment
• Sophisticated understanding of and appreciation for the creative process
• Proven effective leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to deal professionally with staff members and the public
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
Application Deadline:
Applications for this position will be accepted until July 11, 2026.
We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) entities have more than 10.4 million members and supporters globally, and PETA U.S. is the largest animal rights organization in the world.
PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of rodents, birds, and other animals who are often considered “pests” as well as cruelty to domesticated animals.
PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.
PETA Foundation was founded in 1993 as an organization that helps PETA run, and includes departments like IT, Development, and Interactive Media. PETA and the PETA Foundation are two separate organizations but work very closely together.
Looking for a career in animal rights? See our open positions here: http://www.peta.org/jobs.
