Video Editor: Brand Content

MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) is an international economic development organization working at the intersection of faith, business, and community impact. We operate across multiple continents, supporting entrepreneurs and communities through market-driven solutions. We're looking for a skilled video editor to join our communications team on an ongoing retainer basis — someone who can bring our work to life visually across both social media and longer-form content. WHAT YOU'LL BE EDITING - Short-form social content for Instagram Reels and LinkedIn (30–90 seconds): punchy, well-paced, optimized for engagement - Long-form videos for YouTube: project spotlights, thought leadership, and organizational storytelling (5–15 minutes) - Event recap and campaign content: including footage from international field work - Occasional motion graphics and text overlay work to support messaging WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Strong storytelling instincts: you understand how to shape footage into a narrative, not just a sequence of clips - Experience editing for social media platforms with an understanding of what hooks audiences in the first few seconds - Comfortable working with a mix of talking-head interviews, B-roll, and field footage, sometimes from varied or lower-controlled environments - Able to work within brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity across content - Reliable turnaround and clear communication: this is an ongoing relationship and we need someone we can count on - Proficient in Premiere Pro, or equivalent (please specify) NICE TO HAVE - Experience with nonprofit, international development, or mission-driven organizations - Motion graphics capability (After Effects or similar) - Familiarity with accessibility best practices (captions, audio quality) HOW TO APPLY Please share your portfolio or 2–3 relevant samples HERE ON UPWORK. We'd love to see a mix of short and long-form work. Include a brief note on your editing process and your typical turnaround time per video. Applications without samples will not be reviewed. Do not contact anyone at MEDA directly. We are only reviewing applications here.