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The Institute for Justice is seeking a full-time, in-house, multimedia journalist to join our award-winning production team located in the Washington DC area.

This unique role will document and tell stories about everyday Americans who want to earn an honest living, own and enjoy their property, speak freely, and give their children a good education but find that the government is standing in their way.

Because we are a 501(c)3 organization, stories will not include national politics, the executive branch, etc.

The Multimedia Journalist will work individually and as part of a 2-to-3-person team to plan, shoot, and edit video content in our office’s studio or while traveling.  A small sample of our team’s past work can be found here:

Demo Reel: https://vimeo.com/833734092/64962399ea

IJ’s YouTube Channel:  www.youtube.com/instituteforjustice

The candidate should be well-versed in composition, lighting, and handheld camera work. We seek an individual who is agreeable, well-organized, enthusiastic, and team oriented. A passion for helping people and comfort interacting with other staff is a must.

Other required skills/experience includes:

+ 2-6 years of professional experience as a video journalist, filming documentaries and/or other non-narrative projects.

+ Experience working with tight deadlines.

+ A portfolio that demonstrates understanding of storytelling, lighting, and composition for video.

+ Familiarity with:

+ Professional cameras (Canon Cinema or similar)

+ Lighting and grip

+ Editing with Adobe Premiere, Davinci Resolve, or similar.

+ Drones (or a willingness to become an FAA certified pilot)

+ Practical on-set experience is a must.

+ Ability to lift 50-pound equipment bags.

+ Flexibility to travel, sometimes on a weekly basis.

+ Audio editing and post-production color work experience is preferred but not required.

To Apply: Please include cover letter, resume, and demo reel*.  Creativity encouraged. Salary commensurate with experience. The candidate must be willing to relocate to the DC Metro area.

*Must provide an online demo reel and individual finished projects showcasing previous work upon applying.  If applicable, feel free to add any past on-camera work.  Applicants without a reel and/or demo work will NOT be considered.

IJ is an equal opportunity employer.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At IJ we value a diverse workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

To learn more about our culture and benefits, visit our Working at IJ page. No phone calls please.

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