Online Video Editor & Content Creator
Organizational Context
Rousto Charity is dedicated to promoting the social, economic, intellectual, and informational development of cities and districts in Tajikistan. The organization places a strong emphasis on empowering youth and women through its online club, which serves as a key platform for skill development, mentorship, and education. This assignment operates within this context, aiming to enhance outreach and engagement.
Job Purpose
This assignment aims to leverage creative video editing and content creation skills to amplify Rousto Charity's outreach and digital presence. The volunteer will transform raw online class recordings into engaging, professional social media content, including highlight reels, promotional clips, and YouTube summaries. The ultimate goal is to build digital awareness, showcase the club's activities, and inspire more youth and women to join the online learning community, thereby supporting the organization's mission of community development and empowerment.
Responsibilities
The Online Volunteer will be responsible for editing long-form video recordings of online classes into various formats: short highlight reels and promotional clips (30-60 seconds) for platforms like Instagram and TikTok, and structured summaries (5-10 minutes) for YouTube. This includes enhancing content with dynamic subtitles, text overlays, transitions, and intro/outro graphics to maximize engagement. Additionally, the volunteer will create eye-catching video thumbnails and ensure videos are optimized for different social media platforms, including correct aspect ratios. Clear asynchronous communication and timely delivery of edited content are expected.
Work Experience
Experience in video editing, multimedia content creation, or digital storytelling is required. Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or user-friendly alternatives like CapCut and Canva is essential. Knowledge of optimizing video formats for various platforms and basic understanding of audio cleanup and graphic embedding are also necessary.
Skills
Key skills include proficiency in video editing software, format optimization for social media (e.g., 9:16, 16:9), audio enhancement, and graphic integration. Strong communication skills for asynchronous collaboration and excellent time management to meet deadlines are also vital. Creativity in content enhancement and an understanding of digital storytelling are important for creating engaging video content.