Motion Graphics Editor

The Strategy Group Co

$75K — $90K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 to 5 years of motion graphics and video editing experience, ideally in political, advocacy, advertising, or branded content
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and the Creative Cloud suite
  • Strong knowledge of DaVinci Resolve, Cinema 4D or Blender, and Audition
  • Fluency with AI generation tools such as Runway, Kling, and Midjourney
  • Portfolio showcasing a range of persuasive content with broadcast-quality finishes
  • Knowledge of FCC political advertising requirements
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and campaign pressures

Responsibilities

  • Design and animate motion graphics for diverse platforms including broadcast TV and social media
  • Cut master spots into various durations tailored for different formats
  • Produce content under pressure, including rapid-response political ads
  • Build visual elements like lower thirds and disclaimers for broadcasting
  • Create pitch videos and storyboards for business proposals
  • Integrate AI tools into production workflows for efficiency
  • Ensure brand consistency across various campaign assets

Benefits

  • Full health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
  • 401(k) match program
  • Unlimited PTO with mandatory minimums
  • Equipment provided for the role
Full Job Description
The Role

We are hiring a Motion Graphics Editor to join our creative team. This is a mid-junior role for someone with strong technical fundamentals, a sharp visual eye, and demonstrated fluency in the AI tools reshaping production. You will work across paid television, digital advertising, organic social. You report to the Creative Director and work alongside producers, editors, copywriters, and strategists in an environment where speed and craft both matter.

What You Will Do
  • Design and animate motion graphics for broadcast TV, CTV, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and programmatic placements
  • Cut master spots into 60, 30, 15, and 6 second versions, plus vertical formats for mobile-first delivery
  • Produce rapid-response content under tight turnarounds, including same-day opposition responses during debate windows and breaking news cycles
  • Build lower thirds, bugs, end cards, and FCC-compliant disclaimers for political broadcast spots
  • Create sizzle reels, pitch videos, and storyboards for new business presentations
  • Integrate TSGCo's internal AI products (Storyboard Generator, Graphics Generator) into production workflows
  • Maintain brand and visual consistency across multi-asset campaigns

What You Bring
  • 3 to 5 years of motion graphics and video editing experience, ideally in political, advocacy, advertising, or branded content
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and the broader Creative Cloud suite
  • Strong working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve for color, Cinema 4D or Blender for 3D, and Audition for audio
  • Demonstrated fluency with current AI generation and post tools, including Runway, Kling, Sora, Veo, Luma Dream Machine, Pika, ElevenLabs, Topaz Video AI, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, and Suno or Udio
  • A portfolio that shows range across persuasion content, broadcast-quality finish, and short-form vertical
  • Working knowledge of FCC political advertising requirements and broadcast delivery specifications
  • Comfort working under campaign-cycle pressure, including evenings and weekends in the final 60 days before major elections
  • Discretion and judgment when handling sensitive opposition research, internal polling, and pre-release content
  • Alignment with the center-right principles that define our work and our clients
  • Strong communication and the ability to take feedback fast and execute without ego

Bonus
  • Experience cutting on Avid Media Composer
  • Direct campaign experience on House, Senate, gubernatorial, or presidential races
  • Familiarity with broadcast traffic systems and political file requirements

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range $75,000 to $90,000 based on experience, plus performance bonus structure tied to election cycle performance. Full health, dental, and vision coverage. ESOP participation. 401(k) match. Unlimited PTO with mandatory minimums. Equipment provided.

To Apply

Send portfolio, resume, and a short note on the political work you are proudest of to [email protected]. Include the strongest 30-second cut you have made under deadline.

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