Job Description

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About Heifer International

In 1944, Heifer International’s founder, Dan West, began outlining a simple but groundbreaking plan to tackle hunger around the world. West, a farmer from the Midwest and Church of the Brethren member, had recently returned from feeding weary refugees during volunteer service in the Spanish Civil War.

He had seen firsthand that giving people food was a short-term solution, whereas providing them with animals offered a steady supply of nutritious food for an entire family. His philosophy still inspires Heifer’s work today. Partnering with farmers across a range of different livestock and crops, we create unique solutions to local challenges.

Today, Heifer International has operations in 19 countries around the world, working alongside local farmers, business owners and their communities, as they mobilize and envision their futures. Together, we build inclusive, resilient economies, so communities can develop effective ways to end global hunger and poverty in a sustainable way.

To date, we have supported more than 42 million farming families across Africa, Asia and the Americas and in the past five years alone. We have worked alongside 2.7 million families to close the living income gap or set them on a path to doing so. Between now and 2030, we will support an additional 10 million people to reach a living income by scaling up our signature programs. To achieve this, Heifer International relies on its passionate, committed, and highly skilled staff.

ROLE FUNCTION

The Digital Video Editing Associate supports Heifer USA’s digital education initiatives by contributing primarily across post-production workflows, while also assisting with content development and supporting field production as needed. Working under the direction of the Digital Media Producer, this role edits long-form educational content, organizes media assets, and helps create engaging digital learning experiences that support Heifer USA’s storytelling, audience engagement, and YouTube growth goals.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS:

• Creative thinker with strong storytelling instincts
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Collaborative and adaptable team player
• Strong visual and editorial judgment
• Dependable and deadline-driven
• Curious learner with initiative
• Mission-aligned and audience-focused

RESPONSIBILITIES

Post-Production (Primary Competency) (50%)

• Edit long-form and educational video content using Adobe Premiere Pro in alignment with project briefs, story goals, and brand standards.
• Assemble rough cuts, select reels, string-outs, and support editorial assets for review and final delivery.
• Incorporate music, graphics, B-roll, and supporting visual elements to improve pacing, clarity, and audience engagement.
• Create short-form cutdowns and repurposed assets for digital platforms.
• Organize footage, project files, and media assets using established file management and archival practices.
• Support versioning, exports, quality control, and delivery preparation across multiple formats.

Content Development & Collaboration (35%)

• Contribute to ideation, scripting, and story development for YouTube-based educational content.
• Collaborate with the Digital Media Producer on pacing, narrative clarity, and audience engagement strategies.
• Support the development of structured, audience-centered educational content that is engaging and mission-aligned.
• Assist in aligning content deliverables with YouTube strategy and digital education objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, on-camera participants, and creative collaborators.

Production Support (15%)

• Assist with on-location video production and Ranch event coverage as needed.
• Support camera operation, lighting setup, audio setup, and B-roll capture during productions.
• Assist with equipment preparation, transport, and basic troubleshooting.
• Support production work in outdoor agricultural settings, including uneven terrain and varying weather conditions.
• May perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Video Production, Cinematography, Media Arts, or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience in video production.
• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience with at least 1 year of relevant experience in video editing or post-production.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro required.
• Strong understanding of pacing, story structure, and audience engagement.
• Experience organizing and managing large video projects and media assets.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in creative, deadline-driven environments.
• Basic familiarity with video production workflows and equipment.
• Must live in commutable distance to Heifer’s Ranch in Perryville and have reliable transportation.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience editing content for YouTube or education-focused digital channels.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with short-form social content workflows.
• Interest in agriculture, food systems, livestock, or regenerative practices.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

• Ability to work under production deadlines and manage multiple editing projects simultaneously.
• Constant use of a computer and editing software for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent communication with colleagues, participants, and collaborators.
• Ability and willingness to assist with occasional field production assignments.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for Ranch events or field production support.

Most Critical Proficiencies:

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and post-production workflows.
• Ability to shape compelling narrative structure from raw footage.
• Knowledge of pacing, audience retention, and visual storytelling.
• Effective organization of digital assets, project files, and editing workflows.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills within creative environments.

Salary Information:

• The salary for this role is $50,000–$52,000. Placement within the range will be based on the experience and competency level of the candidate.
• Please submit a link to your video production portfolio with your application.

What We Offer:

• Heifer International offers a variety of benefits for U.S. based employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Health and wellness benefits including Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Saving Account
• Employee assistance program
• 403(b) retirement plan (match 1% employee to 2% employer up to a maximum of 4% match +3% employer discretionary contribution regardless of employee contribution)
• 22 vacation days in addition to 12 statutory and discretionary holidays, and 10 sick days per year
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Professional development and annual merit increase opportunities
• Optional critical illness insurance, legal assistance plan and pet protection
• And more!