This part time contractor may work remotely and will create engaging short-form videos, photo galleries, and visual storytelling assets that highlight the work of the Jane Goodall Institute, Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots youth movement, and JGI's research and sanctuary sites.
This individual will create engaging short-form videos, photo galleries, and visual storytelling assets that highlight the work of the Jane Goodall Institute, Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots youth movement, and JGI's research and sanctuary sites.
Responsibilities:
· Create four (4) short-form videos per month optimized for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other emerging platforms.
· Organize and source footage and imagery from the Jane Goodall Institute's archival collections and approved content libraries.
· Edit videos with compelling storytelling, captions, music, graphics, and motion elements appropriate for each platform.
Roots & Shoots Content
· Create eight (8) social media posts per month highlighting Roots & Shoots projects, youth leaders, and community impact stories from across the United States.
· Collaborate with JGI staff to identify featured projects and success stories.
Research and Sanctuary Content
· Create four (4) social media posts per month featuring wildlife stories, conservation impacts, and chimpanzee rehabilitation efforts.
Content Optimization
· Ensure all content aligns with JGI brand standards, messaging priorities, and platform best practices.
· Adapt content formats and creative approaches to maximize engagement and reach across channels.
· 1–3 years of social media experience with demonstrated success creating mission-driven short-form video content that generates engagement and shareability.
· Proficient in editing videos, selecting and optimizing photos, and producing graphics for social media
· Comfortable working within set style and brand guidelines
· Highly creative with excellent editorial judgment and strong written communication skills
· Experience using administrative tools such as Microsoft Office and basic editing and graphic design tools, including Canva.
The Jane Goodall Institute is a global, community-led conservation organization founded in 1977 that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall through 25 chapters around the world. Each of our programs is rooted in Jane’s legacy of inspiring hope and transforming it into action.
Here is what we are focused on at JGI USA:
🔍 Wildlife research & science — Continuing Jane’s groundbreaking research into animal behavior, especially chimpanzees, at Gombe Stream Research Center in Tanzania.
🌿 Community-led conservation — Working hand-in-hand with local communities to address the root causes of habitat loss and build sustainable futures, which is our signature Tacare approach.
🫶 Wildlife rehabilitation — Providing world-class care for rescued chimpanzees and other at-risk species at our Tchimpounga sanctuary in the Republic of the Congo.
🌱 Youth empowerment — Inspiring young changemakers through our Roots & Shoots program, which equips youth everywhere to take action for people, animals, and the environment. Roots & Shoots is active in 75 countries and counting.
Together, we’re carrying forward Dr. Jane Goodall’s mission of hope in action — protecting wildlife, uplifting communities, and inspiring generations to care for the planet we all share. 🌍💚
