Job Description
Location: Global, Remote (with flexibility across time zones; must have some overlap with U.S. and European time zones)
At Devex, we connect and inform the global development community through agenda-setting journalism and partnerships-driven storytelling. We’re seeking a creative and detail-oriented Multimedia Editor to join our Partnerships Editorial team on a 3 to 4-month contract to cover a sabbatical.
In this role, you’ll produce and edit engaging multimedia content — from explainer videos, takeaway videos from events, and short documentaries to podcasts — in collaboration with leading NGOs, foundations, and global development organizations as part of our sponsored editorial work.
You’ll work at the intersection of editorial strategy and hands-on production, shaping impactful stories across platforms, with a focus on issues like global health, climate change, and gender equity. You’ll also manage a small network of freelance editors and video producers, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery across multiple projects.
What you’ll do
- Manage the production of multimedia projects (videos, podcasts, and social content) from concept, storyboard creation, to publication, often as part of sponsored editorial campaigns.
- Coordinate remotely with freelance video teams for on-the-ground shoots as needed.
- Oversee pre- and post-production of video projects, including coverage from major events such as the World Bank meetings and COP 30.
- Collaborate with reporters, partners, and production partners to craft clear, compelling narratives aligned with audience and partner goals.
- Edit or supervise video edits using Adobe Premiere Pro, and ensure Devex brand continuity.
- Write short articles to accompany videos and podcasts as needed.
- Write and offer editorial input on scripts, visual treatments, and creative direction.
- Coordinate across time zones with freelance editors, producers, videographers, and with the Devex project, editorial and marketing teams.
- Ensure content meets both editorial and sponsorship objectives, maintaining quality, accuracy, and brand alignment.
- Liaise with NGO and development sector partners in a professional and collaborative manner.
- Track and communicate progress internally, attending regular team and client-facing check-ins.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong editorial judgment and experience in multimedia journalism, digital storytelling, or similar roles.
- Comfortable working with partner-driven or sponsored content, ideally in the nonprofit or development space.
- Skilled in video editing and project coordination, with an eye for visual storytelling
- Familiarity working with Adobe Creative suite software (Premiere Pro, Illustrator; After Effects is a plus).
- Familiarity with production tools such as Riverside and Shorthand.
- Familiarity with topics such as global health, food security, climate, and humanitarian response.
- Experience collaborating across departments (editorial, partnerships, marketing) and experience with project management tools such as Slack and Monday.com.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
About the Organization
At Devex, our vision is to do more good for more people in the global
development community. We’re a media platform that connects 1+ million
development professionals with news, jobs, content series, events, and
funding.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our
company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
veteran status, or disability.
Ready to get started? Apply now!
This role is a remote position and the salary range will be based on
the candidate’s location and market rates to align with Devex’s global
compensation philosophy. If selected for an interview, we can share the
compensation range specific to your geographic area.
