Motion Graphics Editor Job at Empower Strategies, Alexandria, VA

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  • Empower Strategies
  • Alexandria, VA

Job Description

The Role

Empower Strategies Consulting is seeking a Motion Graphics Editor to join a growing creative team. This role is ideal for a creative professional with strong technical skills, a sharp design sensibility, and experience leveraging emerging AI tools throughout the production process. You'll contribute to a wide range of creative projects spanning broadcast television, digital advertising, and social media while collaborating closely with creative directors, producers, editors, copywriters, and strategists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

  • Design and animate high-quality motion graphics for broadcast television, connected TV, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and additional digital advertising platforms.
  • Edit and adapt master creative assets into multiple broadcast and digital formats, including 60-, 30-, 15-, and 6-second spots, as well as vertical video optimized for mobile platforms.
  • Produce rapid-response creative content under tight deadlines for breaking news, advocacy initiatives, and time-sensitive campaign priorities.
  • Create lower thirds, end cards, title graphics, legal disclaimers, and other production assets that meet broadcast and platform specifications.
  • Develop sizzle reels, presentation videos, and storyboards to support business development and client presentations.
  • Incorporate AI-powered creative tools and internal workflows to improve production efficiency and accelerate creative development.
  • Maintain visual consistency and brand standards across multi-channel campaigns and creative deliverables.

What You Bring

  • 3–5 years of professional experience in motion graphics, video editing, or multimedia production, preferably within political, public affairs, advocacy, advertising, or agency environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
  • Working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve for color grading, Cinema 4D or Blender for 3D animation, and Adobe Audition for audio editing.
  • Experience utilizing modern AI-powered creative and post-production tools, including platforms such as Runway, Kling, Sora, Veo, Luma Dream Machine, Pika, ElevenLabs, Topaz Video AI, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, and Suno or Udio.
  • A portfolio demonstrating strong motion design, polished editing, and compelling creative across broadcast and digital formats.
  • Familiarity with broadcast delivery standards, political advertising requirements, and platform-specific specifications.
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, including evenings and weekends during peak campaign periods when necessary.
  • Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential client materials and sensitive information.
  • Alignment with the mission and values of Empower Strategies Consulting and the clients we serve.
  • Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to quickly incorporate feedback.

Bonus

  • Experience editing in Avid Media Composer.
  • Direct experience supporting political campaigns at the federal, statewide, or presidential level.
  • Familiarity with broadcast trafficking systems and political advertising compliance requirements.

Why This Opportunity

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile public affairs initiatives, advocacy campaigns, and political efforts that shape conversations and influence outcomes. Our integrated creative team produces compelling content across television, digital, and emerging platforms, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with experienced strategists, producers, and creatives while continuing to grow your skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range $75,000 to $90,000 based on experience, plus performance bonus structure tied to election cycle performance. Full health, dental, and vision coverage. ESOP participation. 401(k) match. Unlimited PTO with mandatory minimums. Equipment provided.

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift

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