Video Editing Volunteer for Asian American Storytelling

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The AsianWeek Database Project is amplifying Asian American history, leveraging three decades of news, education, and entertainment surrounding the Asian American community from the groundbreaking AsianWeek newspaper and website. We are seeking a talented video editor who is eager to tell the story of Asians in America, someone who knows how to produce video content and is ready for hands-on experiences.

You’ll work closely with our editorial team with areas of responsibility that will include:

• Editing and producing videos from start to finish
• Reviewing and creating storyboards
• Gathering raw footage and editing videos for multiple platforms
• Publishing video content across channels
• Monitoring performance and optimizing for various formats

Experiences and qualifications of ideal candidate include:

• Video-Savvy: Experience with visual editing, effects, sound editing, and graphic design. Familiarity and ease with video production and can quickly create content that is on-brand and follows instructions. You have a passion for content and also bring new creative ideas to existing formats! You'll need to have access to your own tools, high-speed internet, and efficient hardware.
• Independent: A self-starter mentality who is willing to wear many hats, sprint, find solutions, and learn independently. You must be able to manage your time and work without micromanagement. No problem meeting deadlines and handling revisions.
• Graphic Design/Websites: Bonus points for a background in/knowledge of/passion for art, and design. Additional experiences could include creating your own video content/blog, creating an ad campaign, and familiarity with Squarespace. Interested in enhancing skills of creative direction and visual direction.

About the AsianWeek Database Project:

For over 30 years, AsianWeek served as America’s first and largest English-language print and online publication serving the Asian American community. As the voice of Asian America, we covered, spotlighted, and showcased the important and meaningful Asian American news, information, and entertainment across the U.S., to strengthen relationships among Asian American communities with the greater community at large.

Today, we are excited to launch the AsianWeek Database Project that will help preserve Asian American history by housing over 1,500 back issues and thousands of stories of AsianWeek. Our mission is to acknowledge the benefit of recording the Asian American experience to further educate, enlighten, and entertain the community and beyond.

To learn more, visit https://www.asianweek.com/ and follow us at @AsianWeekDB, https://www.facebook.com/AsianWeek and https://www.instagram.com/asianweekdb/