This is an unpaid volunteer position

About this opening:

Commitment: approx. 7+ hrs a week (Extra hours a week may be required on an as-needs basis when the production schedule calls for it.)

We are looking for two editors per show can follow in-depth discussions about secularism abd current timely issues, Islamic thought, history and society. Shows:

• De-Secularize Islam
• Islamically Correct
• i3 Politics

This role requires more than just clipping videos: team members must understand the argument, identify its strongest moments and edit with context and precision. Editorial judgment, familiarity with the subject matter and strong editing fundamentals are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Watch full assigned episodes in full before selecting clips. Research unfamiliar references when needed and understand each central argument, its context, and the intended message before selecting clips.
• Identify high-value hooks, historical insights, explanations, comparisons and memorable statements.
• Produce seven fully edited, review-ready shorts per week with careful context preservation.
• Use Klap for clipping, then refine captions, pacing, reframing, audio and transitions.
• Collaborate with B-roll researchers to integrate relevant archival footage, images and visual context.
• Check factual labels, quotations and context; flag uncertain claims for review rather than guessing.
• Track deliverables, organize assets and respond promptly to feedback and revision requests.

Klap is the team’s designated clipping and editing tool for now. Training will be provided on Klap, team workflows, brand standards and content tracking. This training supplements - rather than replaces - the prior editing experience required for this role. Team members will help strengthen and grow i3 Institute’s short-form and social media operation.

Skillset/Experience:

• Previous video editing experience and sample work. Please include the previous work/portfolio in your application.
• Strong interest in and working understanding of the topics of the show (Islamic, historical and secularism-related discussions or political discussions and the ability to follow nuanced arguments).
• Commitment to watching complete episodes and understanding the underlying ideas.
• Ability to turn complex topics into understandable, engaging shorts without misrepresentation.
• Understanding of short-form storytelling, retention, hooks and clean captions.
• Dependability, responsiveness to feedback and a long-term commitment to the team.