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Road Scholar
5 months ago
100% remote workma

Title: Specialist, Social Media Video Editor

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States

Department: Communications

Job Description:

Road Scholar is the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. Our mission is to inspire adults to learn, discover, and travel. With thousands of programs across the globe—including in-person, online, and virtual—we believe curiosity is the key to a well-lived life.

Road Scholar is the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. Our mission is to inspire adults to learn, discover, and travel. With thousands of programs across the globe—including in-person, online, and on the water—we believe curiosity is the key to a well-lived life.

At Road Scholar, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We believe that by valuing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create a stronger, more innovative organization that reflects the communities we serve.

In addition, we are dedicated to being an environmentally sustainable organization. From the way we design our programs to how we operate as a team, we are striving to reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for future generations.

About the role...

We’re looking for a Social Media Video Editor who can turn moments of discovery, adventure, and wisdom into scroll-stopping short-form content. As part of the Video Production Team, you’ll be the one shaping how Road Scholar shows up on platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and whatever comes next. From repurposing longer documentary-style pieces into snackable clips to crafting original reels built around humor, inspiration, or jaw-dropping views — you’ll help redefine what “aging content” can be.

If you’ve ever watched a clip and thought “I could make that way better” — we want you.

Road Scholar offers a remote-first work environment. The compensation range for this exempt level salaried position is $59,000 - $65,000 based on experience.

In this role, you will...

  • Transform ideas, footage, and briefs into high-performing short-form videos for social channels.

  • Repurpose long-form content (interviews, lectures, events) into punchy, platform-optimized edits.

  • Collaborate with the Creative and Marketing teams to match the brand voice — warm, smart, joyful.

  • Keep an eye on evolving video trends and know how to adapt them without chasing every gimmick.

  • Balance fast-turnaround “Quick Hits” with more crafted storytelling pieces.

  • Add captions, overlays, metadata, and accessibility features so everyone can engage.

  • Stay tuned to performance metrics and let them help guide what’s next.

  • Keep footage organized and help maintain our digital asset library.

  • Create and refine motion graphics templates (lower thirds, title cards, etc.) within brand style.

We're seeking...

  • Bachelor's degree preferred with 3+ years of professional experience in social media video production, preferably in nonprofit, travel, or lifestyle industries.

  • Strong portfolio of short-form social video content (please provide links with application).

  • Demonstrated proficiency in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects)

  • Experience editing video for mobile-first platforms.

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms, their audiences, and getting inspiration from current content trends and how they could apply to our audience.

  • Familiarity with accessibility best practices (captions, alt text, audio description).

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

  • Organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented.

Nice to Have...

  • Familiarity with motion graphics and animation.

  • Experience with nonprofit storytelling and/or educational content.

  • Experience color-grading log footage.

For serious consideration, please submit a cover letter with your resume explaining why you are interested in the position, with your Portfolio or links to past projects, specifically video edits you produced from start to finish.

Why join the Road Scholar Team...

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package!  

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (with a substantial employee subsidy!)

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match of 5% after 1 year of employment!

  • Up to 20 days of PTO annually, accrued every payroll cycle 

  • Enjoy a paid week off, in addition to your PTO, at the end of December to enjoy the holiday season!

  • A generous employee discounts on our programs

  • Access to obtain a Care.com membership

  • As a Road Scholar employee, you can opt-in to receive an IATA membership

  • We take professional development seriously which is why we provide LinkedIn Learning access to all employees amongst other professional development opportunities

  • That’s right, we’re fully remote!

  • To learn more about our benefits offerings, check us out at https://www.roadscholar.org/careers/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Road Scholar supports ersity in our staff, participants, and programs. An Equal Opportunity Employer Road Scholar values and supports inidual differences and strives to create an environment that contributes to the success of both the inidual and the organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, illness, marital or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

Cybersecurity

At Road Scholar, we are committed to cybersecurity and to providing a safe experience for job seekers. All official communication regarding employment opportunities will come exclusively via email from the official Road Scholar domain or from our applicant tracking system URL recruiting.ultipro.com. We never conduct interviews through texting applications or instant messaging platforms. If you receive an employment offer or other correspondence from an inidual at Road Scholar you have not met, or from a non-Road Scholar email domain, it may be a phishing attempt.