Interview Archive Editor

We’re seeking a creative and passionate video editor to join Roadtrip Nation as an Interview Archive Editor. In this role, you’ll support RTN’s mission and impact by editing video assets for our Interview Archive which is the backbone of all of our content and projects.

This is a mid-level role, and you’ll have room to learn, so the most important thing you can possess is a strong foundation in editing with an eye for storytelling.

Here are some other things we’re looking for - strong working knowledge of Premiere Pro, experience working with online video (especially documentaries), and strong project and time management skills.

This position is open for either fully remote or hybrid in our office in Costa Mesa, CA. 

Who we are: Roadtrip Nation is a nonprofit career exploration organization that empowers people to define their own roads in life. We’re one part media company and one part education organization. What that means in practice is that we create humanizing career stories and content that power our career resources, educational programs, and tools to support people in building confidence and finding their path forward.

Our award-winning documentary series on public television has been on the air for more than 20 years, covering topics like careers in public service, finding your path after incarceration, women in STEM, and much more. And we wrote a best-selling career guide based on the advice we’ve heard over the last two decades.

We create our primary impact through partnerships with leading social impact organizations and other mission-driven organizations who support this storytelling work on public television and connect our learner-driven career exploration programs and tools to people striving to find their paths in life.

• Editing documentary interviews for Roadtrip Nation’s Interview Archive including online content
• Working with the Interview Archive Director to develop storylines for each assignment
• Organizing media and video projects to be in line with department standards
• Collaborating with production staff on final products 
• Working with Directors and Producers to plan and coordinate video productions, including interview shoots

• General Knowledge of video editing platforms such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut, AVID or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience with online video, documentary, or reality video editing and production
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail, and dedication to accuracy
• Strong sense of narrative and storytelling
• General Knowledge of video camera, audio and production equipment operation
• Experience in multi-cam editing
• Experience working with multiple departments and multitasking
• Experience with basic production tasks including pre-production planning, camera operation, lighting, and audio

Many routes, one journey

Roadtrip Nation is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer. Our mission is to empower people to define their own roads in life. We are always looking to grow the diversity of our internal teams, in order to create richness and depth in our story-telling and fully represent the populations in which we serve.  Every story and background adds richness to our culture, and we continually strive to mirror that diversity of stories on our own team. When we hire, we envision a workforce representing as many backgrounds, identities, and roads as possible. We can’t wait to hear more about your story.

Note: Research suggests that individuals identifying as Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous, members of the LGBTQIA community, women, and people living with disabilities may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at Roadtrip Nation to apply for this role.  

How do I apply? Please submit your cover letter and resume at https://www.roadtripnation.com/join-our-team