Video Editor
About this Role
Bring Humanists Australia's message to life on screen. As our volunteer Video Editor, you'll shape the raw footage from our live streams, weekly discussion group sessions, interviews and other videos, into polished, engaging videos that help spread humanist ideas to a wider audience. You'll work closely with our social media and content team to turn conversations about living compassionate, ethical, and fulfilling lives without religion into content people want to watch and share, all from home, with flexible hours that fit around your life. Working alongside a warm, collaborative team and reporting to the Engagement Program Managers, you'll gain real not-for-profit and video production experience, free HA membership, and references to help you land your dream job. If you're creative, reliable, and want your editing skills to make a lasting difference, this is your chance to help build a more humane Australia, one video at a time.
Objectives
Grow HA's audience and engagement across YouTube and social media through consistently high-quality video content
Reduce turnaround time between recording and publishing
Help build a recognisable, professional visual identity for HA's video output
Key duties
Edit footage from live streams, discussion group sessions, and interviews into polished long-form and short-form videos
Cut down long-form content into short clips suitable for social media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
Add captions, titles, lower-thirds, and branded intros/outros in line with HA's visual style
Colour correct and balance audio to ensure a consistent, professional viewing experience
Organise and archive raw and edited footage in an accessible way for the team
Liaise with the social media manager and live stream host on content priorities, deadlines, and creative direction
Contribute ideas about video formats, storytelling approaches, and ways to grow the channel in online discussions with other team members
Skills and qualities required
Proficiency with video editing software (e.g. Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar)
A good eye for pacing, storytelling, and visual clarity
Proactive and self-motivated, able to manage your own editing workload and deadlines
Strong communication skills for collaborating remotely with the team
Good technical skills. Our technical stack includes Zoom, GSuite (Google Drive and Gmail), and Slack for instant messaging. Training will be provided as required.
You will need
A laptop or desktop computer capable of running video editing software
Video editing software (existing licence, free tools, or willingness to use HA-supported options)
A good internet connection for uploading/downloading large files
Benefits of Volunteering with HA
As a HA volunteer in an ongoing role you will be given free membership
All HA volunteers are eligible for free membership of Humanists Australia. We expect all our volunteers to be willing to accept our conditions of membership:
I support the purposes and values of Humanists Australia (HA)
I accept the IHEU Minimum Statement on Humanism
I will abide by the HA code of conduct
You will be working with a friendly collaborative team of volunteers
You will gain experience working in a not-for-profit. References will be provided on request to help you land your dream job
Flexible hours working from your home
