Lead Associate, Video Editor (P2) Save the Children paid holidays United States, Kentucky, Lexington 800 Corporate Drive (Show on map) Aug 20, 2026 Description Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places

• over 100 countries, including the U.

S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role As the Lead Associate, Video Editor, you'll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will share real, emotional stories with the world. We need a Lead Associate with expertise in video editing and visual storytelling to join our tight-knit team of multimedia professionals. Experience with motion design is a plus and will help elevate content through engaging graphics, branded visual systems and dynamic storytelling techniques. You will bring fresh ideas to the table and push projects from good to great by being creative, innovative and willing to break the barriers of common video editing tactics to make our content fresh, fun and relevant. You will work directly with our Senior Creative Director and Associate Creative Director of Multimedia. Location Hybrid

• Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
• not inclusive of all role responsibilities.

May be subject to change Post-Production (70%): Develop dynamic, branded, visually compelling materials that support agency wide initiatives for a wide variety of mediums, using assets collected by the global colleagues, the brand marketing team, various stakeholders and outside vendors. Creative Contributor and Multimedia Trends (30%): Work in partnership with key agency wide stakeholders, Director of Content, Executive Creative Director and digital web production teams to conceptualize, create and deliver on integrated local and global marketing programs and campaigns. Working with a team, solve for challenges in any environment and present new ways to innovate our approach to video production and storytelling. Stay current on emerging digital and mobile trends for video consumption online and communicate them to the larger marketing team as they pertain to our work, processes and priorities. Required qualifications for the role Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience Professional proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

• Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition Demonstrated experience with file compression, video codecs, broadcast specifications, and optimization techniques Proven knowledge of editing for different visual styles, motion graphics, branding, typography, color theory, and audio production Demonstrated experience using images to tell a story or illustrate a concept Demonstrated attention to detail and organization, with a proven ability to optimize workflow to remain efficient as business needs scale up Portfolio or demo reel required, showcasing exceptional video editing, storytelling, creative problem solving, and visual communication skills; examples of motion design work are welcomed but not required Professional proficiency in MS Office suite Professional proficiency in spoken and written English Preferred qualifications for the role Proactive problem solving, both technically and creatively, with attention to process improvement Calm under pressure, can excel in fast-paced project timeframes, re-adjustment of priorities, and just-in-time assignments Proficiency in Adobe Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects for motion design and graphic animation is preferred Compensation Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location: Geo 1•NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $72,250•$80,750 base salary Geo 2•Locations around the

US National Labor Cost Average:

Target Salary for this position is $65,450

• $73,150 base salary Geo 3
• Locations significantly below the

US National Labor Cost Average:

Target Salary for this position is $59,500

• $66,500 base salary The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates.

For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here). About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities

Health:

Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Family:

A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits

Employee Rewards Program:

Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees

Retirement:

A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)

Wellness:

15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events

Employee Assistance Program:

free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services

Learning & Growth:

Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.