Hiring Video Journalist

Company Description and Immediate NeedPillars of Change Media creates high-quality content—including films, podcasts, series, and digital media—focusing on education, health and wellness, human rights, social justice, food insecurity, and more. The organization partners with communities, advocates, and experts to amplify underrepresented voices and challenge harmful narratives. This is a hands-on role for a skilled video journalist who can report in the field, capture high-quality footage and shape stories through the editing process. The ideal candidate values craft, can operate independently or as part of a collaborative team, and is comfortable working across both fast-turn and more produced video projects.Role DescriptionThis role focuses on producing strong video across a range of formats, from documentary-style features and interviews to breaking news coverage, digital series and platform-specific content. You will work closely with producers, series' hosts and content creators to develop video that is authentic, engaging and built to deepen audience connection with critical social justice issues. The Video Journalist will be responsible for producing dynamic and impactful video content that aligns with Pillars of Change Media's mission. Responsibilities include shooting high-quality videos, producing and broadcasting stories, conducting interviews, and generating compelling social media clips. This is a freelance, on-site (traveling required) position based in Houston, TX with opportunities to work overseas (must have passport). Editing skills are a bonus, but not required.QualificationsReport, shoot and edit video across formats, including interviews, event coverage, explainers, features and documentary seriesCapture high-quality footage in the field, including interviews with advocates and community leaders, live events, pride celebrations and on-the-ground reportingShape stories through editing, with strong pacing, clean audio and clear narrative structure that centers marginalized voicesContribute to higher-production video content, including YouTube videos, podcast video versions, recurring series and documentary-style projectsCollaborate with producers, podcast hosts, content creators and advocacy partners to execute video tied to organizational prioritiesHelp maintain visual consistency and quality across recurring formats and branded seriesEnsure all video meets strong editorial, technical and production standards aligned with our missionManage footage, project files and assets with clear organization and version controlWork efficiently under deadline pressure while maintaining a high level of craftUnderstanding of social justice, inclusion, and cultural representation in media is a plusBachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Film Production, or a related field is a bonus, but not required. We're Looking For Someone WhoHas at least 5 years of professional experience filming and editing video contentHas a strong reel or portfolio that demonstrates cinematography and editing ability, preferably with social justice, documentary or advocacy contentHas strong skills in videography using Sony cinema line cameras and understands lighting, framing and composition, including building interview setupsUnderstands audio recording techniques and can troubleshoot and enhance audio in the field and in post-productionIs highly organized with file management and understands project workflows and backupsCan operate independently in the field and problem-solve in real timeDemonstrates strong storytelling instincts, including shot selection, pacing and use of soundBonus:Has experience with motion graphics, keyframing and basic animation for videoIs skilled in color correction, exposure and creating a consistent visual look across contentIs highly proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and tools such as After Effects, AE Juice and PhotoshopIs motivated by producing high-quality video that amplifies social justice stories and strengthens community engagementIs passionate about LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, civic engagement and progressive advocacySuccess is Measured ByConsistent delivery of high-quality video that reflects strong storytelling and production standardsContribution to features, series and platform-specific content that builds audience engagement over time and works cohesively with production teamStrong collaboration with producers, hosts and advocacy partners on impactful video projectsAbility to balance speed and quality across a range of assignments while staying true to our missionTurnaround times and ability to stay on schedule with preproduction, production and post production