Description

GPS Impact is hiring a full-time Lead Editor & Motion Graphics Designer to join our growing Video Team. . This position can be remote (pending location approval) or based in one of our physical office locations of Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC. This is a seasonal position and will end on 12/1/2026. 

We are a full-service public affairs and multimedia advertising agency with broad experience helping progressive candidates, advocacy groups, and organizations use integrated, strategic communications and advertising to achieve their goals. GPS Impact is uniquely set up with digital expertise as well as television media production, general campaign consulting, communications experts, ad-buying, targeting, and creative all in-house. 

GPS Impact believes diversity is a source of strength. We aspire to be a company that welcomes each of our employees’ unique characteristics, perspectives, identities, and lived experiences. We aim for a work environment of inclusion where individuals can contribute fully and feel valued, engaged and supported to reach their full potential. 

• Editing footage for video content for social media and TV production
• Assembling footage, editing, color correction & sound design
• Designing & animating graphic content for media production
• Contributing motion graphic elements to larger productions
• Brainstorming content ideas that use emerging trends and best practices
• Collaborating with teammates across the organization 

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: 

• At least 3 years of experience in video editing and/or motion graphics
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience on set for video shoots
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once 
• Highly motivated, and willing to take ownership of projects as well as pick up pieces of projects when needed and see them through to completion 
• Self starter who contributes original ideas 
• Ability to collaborate across teams 
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, prioritize tasks, and learn quickly 
• Experience with political issues is a significant plus. Familiarity is essential. 

This is not an entry level position 

INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to jobs@gpsimpact.com. Please use the subject line: Lead Editor & Motion Graphics Designer. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis. To learn more about GPS Impact, please visit www.gpsimpact.com.

This position is part of the collective bargaining unit (CBU) organized under Teamsters Local 696 and is a full-time, exempt position with a base salary of $81,793.00 annually. GPS Impact offers a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k) and paid time off. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

GPS Impact is an equal opportunity employer and believes a diverse, inclusive staff is a fundamental strength. We're committed to hiring people of all races, ethnicities, social classes, religions, ages, sexes, genders, sexual orientations and gender identities. People of underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.