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The Cato Institute is seeking a Senior Video Editor to lead day-to-day production for its in-house AV team. This role owns the editorial and visual execution of Cato's multimedia output — podcast videos, policy documentaries, event coverage, interview series, explainer videos, and social content — and sets the technical and creative standard the rest of the team works to. The ideal candidate combines strong editing craft, motion graphics fluency, and sound judgment about how to turn dense policy material into work that holds a general audience's attention.
This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC.
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000 per year. Compensation is based on the successful candidate's educational background, experience, and skills.
About Cato
The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization – a think tank – dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.
Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Cato’s Letters, a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution – individual liberty, limited government, and free markets – turn out to be even more powerful in today’s world of global markets and unprecedented access to information than Jefferson or Madison could have imagined. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people; it is an indispensable framework for the future.
The Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
- Own the edit on Cato's highest-visibility projects — documentaries, flagship interview series, and major event coverage — from ingest through final delivery, setting pacing, structure, and visual tone.
- Lead motion graphics design system-wide: animated lower thirds, title sequences, data visualizations, and other on-screen elements, ensuring visual consistency across every format.
- Serve as the primary editorial partner to producers, researchers, and senior communications staff, advising on story structure and visual strategy — not just executing direction.
- Set and maintain Cato's on-screen brand standards, and train/guide other editors, freelancers, or interns on those standards and workflows.
- Manage the post-production pipeline end to end: media ingest, archiving, version control, and file organization across concurrent projects.
- Handle color correction and audio mixing to a broadcast-ready standard; troubleshoot technical issues in the signal chain as needed.
- Adapt and reformat finished content across platforms (YouTube, social, broadcast, web), optimizing for each platform's specs and audience behavior.
- Help evaluate new tools, plugins, and workflow improvements to keep the team's output competitive with larger newsrooms and production houses.
- Manage relationships with freelance editors or outside vendors on overflow projects, as needed.
Education/Experience
- 5+ years of professional video editing experience, with a track record in news, documentary, policy, or nonprofit media environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; motion graphics work should be a core strength, not a secondary skill.
- Strong command of the broader Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and comfort picking up new tools quickly.
- Demonstrated ownership of full post-production workflows, including experience managing archives and multi-format delivery pipelines.
- Experience mentoring, directing, or reviewing the work of junior editors or freelancers.
- A personal interest in or familiarity with libertarian or classical liberal ideas, free-market economics, or related policy areas is a plus, though not required.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills and the judgment to work directly with senior staff and subject-matter experts on editorially sensitive material.
- A strong reel demonstrating both narrative editing and motion graphics work is required.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions across different stages simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence in production work.
To Apply
Please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Résumé
- Example of work (description of your contribution to the project and any other relevant details)
Benefits
All Cato employees are provided with:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Generous vacation and sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Employer-provided life and disability insurance
- 401(k) employer match
- Transit/ Parking benefits
- Pet discount plan
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
The Cato Institute is seeking a Senior Video Editor to lead day-to-day production for its in-house AV team. This role owns the editorial and visual execution of Cato's multimedia output — podcast videos, policy documentaries, event coverage, interview series, explainer videos, and social content — and sets the technical and creative standard the rest of the team works to. The ideal candidate combines strong editing craft, motion graphics fluency, and sound judgment about how to turn dense policy material into work that holds a general audience's attention.
This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC.
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000 per year. Compensation is based on the successful candidate's educational background, experience, and skills.
About Cato
The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization – a think tank – dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.
Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Cato’s Letters, a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution – individual liberty, limited government, and free markets – turn out to be even more powerful in today’s world of global markets and unprecedented access to information than Jefferson or Madison could have imagined. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people; it is an indispensable framework for the future.
The Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
- Own the edit on Cato's highest-visibility projects — documentaries, flagship interview series, and major event coverage — from ingest through final delivery, setting pacing, structure, and visual tone.
- Lead motion graphics design system-wide: animated lower thirds, title sequences, data visualizations, and other on-screen elements, ensuring visual consistency across every format.
- Serve as the primary editorial partner to producers, researchers, and senior communications staff, advising on story structure and visual strategy — not just executing direction.
- Set and maintain Cato's on-screen brand standards, and train/guide other editors, freelancers, or interns on those standards and workflows.
- Manage the post-production pipeline end to end: media ingest, archiving, version control, and file organization across concurrent projects.
- Handle color correction and audio mixing to a broadcast-ready standard; troubleshoot technical issues in the signal chain as needed.
- Adapt and reformat finished content across platforms (YouTube, social, broadcast, web), optimizing for each platform's specs and audience behavior.
- Help evaluate new tools, plugins, and workflow improvements to keep the team's output competitive with larger newsrooms and production houses.
- Manage relationships with freelance editors or outside vendors on overflow projects, as needed.
Education/Experience
- 5+ years of professional video editing experience, with a track record in news, documentary, policy, or nonprofit media environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; motion graphics work should be a core strength, not a secondary skill.
- Strong command of the broader Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and comfort picking up new tools quickly.
- Demonstrated ownership of full post-production workflows, including experience managing archives and multi-format delivery pipelines.
- Experience mentoring, directing, or reviewing the work of junior editors or freelancers.
- A personal interest in or familiarity with libertarian or classical liberal ideas, free-market economics, or related policy areas is a plus, though not required.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills and the judgment to work directly with senior staff and subject-matter experts on editorially sensitive material.
- A strong reel demonstrating both narrative editing and motion graphics work is required.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions across different stages simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence in production work.
To Apply
Please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Résumé
- Example of work (description of your contribution to the project and any other relevant details)
Benefits
All Cato employees are provided with:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Generous vacation and sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Employer-provided life and disability insurance
- 401(k) employer match
- Transit/ Parking benefits
- Pet discount plan
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
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- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and at least one additional editing or motion graphics tool
- A portfolio or demo reel demonstrating end-to-end production across multiple project types
- Experience managing production timelines, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Familiarity with camera operation, lighting setup, and on-set or on-location production
- Strong scriptwriting, storyboarding, or creative brief development skills
- Bachelor's degree in film, communications, journalism, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Video Producer Job Search
Cut your reel to the role
A corporate video producer reel and a narrative filmmaker reel should not look identical. Pull the three to five pieces that match the tone and format of each job you target, and lead with the most relevant work, not your personal favorite.
List every tool in your kit
Hiring managers scan for specific software fluency before reading anything else. Name every editing platform, camera system, motion graphics tool, and project management app you use, even if you consider them standard. Assumptions cost you the screening pass.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists video producer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the job post for format clues
A post that mentions YouTube, short-form, and thumbnails wants a very different candidate than one that lists broadcast, color grading, and deliverables. Tailor your application language to match their vocabulary exactly, so your resume reads as familiar, not foreign.
Prepare a budget and timeline example
Most video producer interviews include a scenario question about managing scope, budget, or a last-minute production change. Have a real example ready that walks through a constraint you solved, the decision you made, and the outcome you delivered.
Negotiate on deliverables, not just base pay
Before accepting an offer, confirm the expected monthly output, post-production turnaround windows, and whether you own or share editing responsibilities. Unsustainable production volume is the most common reason video producers leave roles within the first year.
Video Producer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most video producers?
The companies hiring the most video producers right now include NBCUniversal, Versant, and Wells Fargo, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in media, tech, and brand marketing teams that maintain ongoing content operations.
How many video producer jobs are remote?
About 63% of video producer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though availability varies significantly by specialization. Post-production, editing-focused, and branded content roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles requiring on-location shooting or studio access are typically on-site.
How do you become a video producer?
Most video producers start by building hands-on production experience through freelance projects, internships, or entry-level production assistant roles. From there, developing a strong reel, learning industry-standard editing and project management tools, and taking on increasing responsibility for budgets and timelines moves you toward a full producer title. A degree in film or communications helps but is not required at most employers.
Can you get hired as a video producer with little experience?
Yes, if your portfolio demonstrates the output, not just the credentials. Entry-level and associate producer roles are specifically designed for candidates with limited professional history. Spec work, self-produced content, student films, and freelance client projects all count. Employers hiring at the junior level are evaluating your creative instincts and technical competence, not the name of the company that paid you.
What does the video producer interview process look like?
Most video producer interviews begin with a portfolio or reel review where you walk through past projects and explain your production decisions. A second round typically involves a practical exercise, such as a creative brief response or a mock production plan. Final rounds often include a conversation with creative directors or department heads focused on collaboration style, process, and how you handle scope or budget changes.
Where can I find and apply to video producer jobs?
You can find and apply to video producer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing.
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