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Videographer & Editor

Posted July 24, 2025

Full-Time, Hybrid (In-Person for Shoots, Based Out of Des Moines, IA; Remote for Editing)

 

We’re looking for a full-time Videographer & Editor to join our team. You’ll help bring projects to life from concept to final delivery, with a primary focus on editing, but with regular involvement in planning, shooting, and general production. You should be a strong storyteller, a capable shooter, and a thoughtful communicator who’s great with all types of clients—from executive directors of non-profits, to students at an elementary school, to high-profile religious figures.

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This is a hybrid role: you’ll work remotely for editing and prep, but will be in-person for filming. You’ll need to live in or near Des Moines (or within ~1.5 hours and willing to travel for shoots).

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What You’ll Do

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  • Edit long-form (promotional, docu-style, etc.) and short-form (social media-focused) videos using DaVinci Resolve Studio

  • Collaborate on creative planning and storytelling approaches

  • Film interviews and b-roll using high-end cameras, audio, and lighting setups

  • Work directly with clients during shoots and revisions

  • Travel locally ~4–5 days per month, and out-of-state ~2–3 days/month

  • Manage gear, prep for shoots, back up footage, and maintain organized project files

  • Work with a passionate team to produce excellent work: on time, on message, and on mission

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What We're Looking For

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Must-Haves:

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     The Technicals:

  • Strong portfolio of work: examples of projects you've filmed, edited, or both

  • Mastery of DaVinci Resolve Studio for editing, sound, and color correction

  • Knowledge and experience shooting with high-end cameras, audio gear, and lighting set-ups

  • Some motion graphics or animation skills (particularly in creating intro/outro graphics and lower thirds)

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     The Intangibles:

  • Adaptability and professionalism. Our clients are predominantly non-profits, schools, and religious organizations, so we are looking for a team member who is equally good with kids and school environments, and respectful with high-profile members of the community

  • Creativity and initiative. We want you to bring new ideas to the table, ask, "What if we did _______ for our client?", and propose projects you find interesting and exciting

  • Superb self-motivation. With a greater portion of your time spent editing remotely, you must be able to achieve milestones and complete tasks without in-person supervision and with excellent attention to detail

  • Willing and able to travel for shoots

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Nice-to-Haves:​

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  • Experience with nonprofit or mission-driven content

  • Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (especially After Effects, Photoshop, and Lightroom)

  • Photography experience. Having the ability to add-on photography and edited photo content to a deliverables package can provide a lot of extra value for our clients

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Position Details

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  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week. ~8:30am–5:00pm (~30-min lunch). Flexible scheduling possible. Rare need for evening or weekend work: these shoots are communicated well in advance, and comparable time off is given when these shoots arise.

  • Location: Hybrid – based in/near Des Moines, IA

  • Salary: $50,000–$60,000, depending on experience

  • Report to: Ben Friedman, Owner, Totus Media. Weekly Totus Media team check-ins. Ben accompanies/collaborates on shoots if/when needed

  • Benefits: PTO, health insurance stipend, gear/equipment provided for shoots and editing, travel expenses covered

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To Apply

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Send your portfolio, resume, and a brief note about why you’re interested in this role to ben@totusmedia.co. We can’t wait to meet you!

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