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This is a linkpost for the above expression of interest, but I want to add for this audience:
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Then I think you'll be able to figure out Capcut, Descript and similar very quickly and be a good fit for this even if you've never done it before.
Right now we want to move fast, make a lot of videos and see what works. Having EA and AI context is especially great since you'll be able to find the links, screenshots and captions that best fit the content, though it's not required.
We'd love applications sooner rather than later!
Summary
We’re looking for a video editor who can create excellent shortform videos about transformative AI and its risks given footage, audio and notes.
Location: Berkeley, CA or PST preferred, but we’re open to remote candidates.
Rate: Varies depending on skills, fit, and experience. A skilled applicant with 5 years of relevant experience would be paid approx. $50/hour
To apply please complete this application form.
More detail below.
Help make spectacular videos that reach a huge audience.
We’re looking for someone to contract as a video editor, who can quickly learn our style and make our videos successful on shortform video platforms. We want these videos to start changing and informing the conversation about transformative AI and AGI.
Why this role?
In 2025, 80,000 Hours is planning to focus especially on helping explain why and how our audience can help society safely navigate a transition to a world with transformative AI. Right now not nearly enough people are talking about these ideas and their implications.
A great video program could change this. Time spent on the internet is increasingly spent watching video, and for many people in our target audience, video is the main way that they both find entertainment and learn about topics that matter to them.
To get our video program off the ground, we need great editors who understand our style and vision and can work quickly and to a high standard.
Responsibilities
- Be able to work at least 10 hours a week
- Be able to turn around drafts of edited shortform videos in 24-48 hours
- Take feedback well
- Learn our style and adapt to it quickly
About you
We’re looking for someone who ideally has:
- Experience making shortform videos
- Experience with Capcut, Descript or similar
- Good taste in shortform video
- Knowledge of the current trends and what succeeds in shortform video
- The ability to work quickly and take feedback well
- Familiarity with AI Safety
If you don’t have experience here but think you’d be a great fit, feel free to apply anyway; try out editing some footage you take of yourself to see how the work suits you.
Role details
This will be a contracting role, paid by the hour, with other details specific to each contract.
Application process
To apply, please complete this application form. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. We may hire multiple contractors.
This is awesome to see!