Everyday Speech is a no-prep digital curriculum designed to accelerate the acquisition and generalization of social, behavioral, and communication skills for PK-12 learners of diverse ability levels. The MTSS-aligned curriculum combines evidence-based video modeling, interactive web games, and digital and printable worksheets to make it easy for special educators, speech-language pathologists, and other student support services specialists to support every student and every tier. Everyday Speech is trusted by 55,000 educators across 5,000 districts for one-on-one interventions, small groups, and whole-class lessons that engage students and help build resiliency.

Within the Content Department, the Freelance Video Editor-Animator will support the video team with the production of our curriculum-based video modeling lessons on an as-needed, project-by-project basis. While scripting, storyboarding, animations, and assets will be developed by the internal team, the Freelance Editor-Animator will be responsible for creating all live-action and audio editing, fully assembling videos using all provided elements, and implementing revisions across video, animation, and sound based on individual feedback rounds.

In this role, you will:

• Edit and produce engaging educational videos using provided scripts, templates, animations, and brand assets, with a primary focus on live-action video editing.
• Receive a partially completed video (including pre-built animations, scripting, and template setup) and complete the remaining sections in alignment with the provided script, style guide, and visual standards.
• Assemble all components into a cohesive final video, ensuring smooth integration between live-action and animated sections.
• Own the video through all feedback rounds, implementing notes and revisions across the entire project, including live-action footage, animations, narration, timing, and on-screen graphics.
• Deliver final exports that meet technical specifications, quality standards, and project deadlines.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Raw footage reviewing and take selection
• Editing live-action video, including syncing sound to video
• Timing narration to video
• Voiceover editing
• Editing and mixing audio, including SFX and background music
• Performing color correction 
• Keying green screen footage
• Assembling and timing pre-created animations within video sequences
• Editing or customizing motion graphics and text elements
• Working with MOGRTs
• Adjustments and edits to pre-created character animations
• Applying detailed revisions across all media types based on feedback rounds (including but not limited to: animations, live action, narration, audio, graphics)
• Providing multiple export types based on finalization

What We’re Looking For

• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Working on a MacOS system required.
• Proficient in live-action editing and audio editing - including SFX, narration editing, background music integration, and audio clean-up.
• Skilled in green screen keying.
• Strong knowledge in 2D character animation and motion graphics.
• Ability to consistently follow provided scripts, style guides, and visual standards.
• Commitment to using and maintaining project templates and file organization systems.
• Ability to download and upload project files and elements within our established process.
• Comfortable with receiving and implementing feedback notes, even on elements of the video you did not initially create.
• Ability to continuously share project files through established processes at each milestone to mitigate production risks.
• Comfortable working within our digital workspace tools such as: Dropbox, Dropbox Replay, Asana, Google Drive, and Slack.
• Clear, responsive, and proactive communication skills with a willingness to ask clarifying questions rather than making assumptions.
• Strong ability to manage deadlines and work within a fast-paced, feedback-driven production schedule.
• Availability to work synchronously with the in-house team and communicate fluidly between 9 AM to 1 PM US Eastern Time from Mondays to Thursdays.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong file and workflow management practices.
• Ability to work independently while following direction and project documentation.
• Experience editing educational, instructional, or e-learning videos is a not required but is recommended.

Projected Workflow & Timeline:

• This is a project-based freelance role with work assigned as needed throughout 2026 and early 2027. Video editing schedules will be shared mostly weeks in advance, with a slight chance of one-off requests or projects needing shorter turn around time.
• Edits for each video are estimated to take approximately 2.5 weeks from start to final delivery, including all feedback and revisions.
• All videos will go through a 4-round internal review process to ensure quality and consistency.
• Videos usually average 6-8 minutes long each and include elements of: voiceover narration, live action narration, character animations, live action video, green screen, graphics, SFX.
• You’ll receive all necessary templates, graphics, footage, and assets at the start of each project to complete the videos within our established standards.
• While actively working on a project, all communications will take place within Slack and Asana.

Compensation: 

• $350 flat rate for onboarding period, estimated 4hrs of work
• $850 flat rate per video, as assigned

Video assignments will be available on an ongoing basis throughout 2026 and early 2027. A steady flow of recurring video assignments is anticipated, though volume may fluctuate based on business needs and internal team production capacity.

We know great candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds. If you’re passionate about what we’re building at Everyday Speech, don’t hesitate to apply—even if you’re not sure you meet every qualification.

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