Oceana is seeking a creative and driven Video Production Fellow to help bring our mission and story to life across the organization’s digital platforms. This role offers hands-on experience developing video projects from concept to completion, with an emphasis on scripting, filming, and editing content for Oceana’s YouTube channel. The Fellow will work closely with the digital team and colleagues across the organization in crafting compelling digital storytelling and gain experience in community management, content creation, and multimedia production.
The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller who understands how to translate complex conservation topics into accessible, engaging video for digital audiences. The Fellow will have opportunities to contribute to both short- and longer-form video projects, including social media videos, YouTube content, and other digital storytelling assets. This position is full-time, based in Washington, DC, and reports to the Manager of Social Media.
Duties and Responsibilities
Produce both short- and longer-form video content, adapting stories and footage for different audiences and platforms.
Write creative briefs, scripts, and other materials to shape compelling video narratives for digital audiences.
Collaborate with Oceana’s scientists and campaign teams to translate complex topics into clear, accurate video stories.
Film video content, including interviews with staff and experts.
Edit videos using industry-standard editing software with attention to pacing, storytelling, sound, graphics, captions, and platform-specific best practices.
Help to build and grow Oceana’s YouTube strategy by producing and optimizing video content, including posts, titles, descriptions, thumbnails, shorts, and other assets that help reach and engage audiences.
Create engagement and brand-focused content for social media platforms, including graphics and videos.
Monitor social media channels and engage with the community under guidance from Oceana’s social media team.
Stay up to date on digital video trends, storytelling techniques, production tools, and platform best practices, and bring new ideas to Oceana’s video strategy.
Support other aspects of Oceana’s digital marketing and advocacy campaigns as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as film production.
Demonstrated experience developing video content, including scripting, filming, and editing.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a strong ability to craft engaging narratives for digital audiences.
Proficiency with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
Experience with cameras, microphones, lighting, and other basic video production equipment.
Familiarity with social media platforms including a strong understanding of YouTube content creation, optimization, and best practices.
Interest in ocean conservation and environmental advocacy.
Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and on numerous projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production.
Relevant portfolio that showcases video experience for communications, storytelling, brand, and/or marketing initiatives, including short- and long-form content.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other graphic design/visual content creation tools is a plus.
A background in science, marketing, communications, or related fields is a plus.
The salary range for this role is $51,000 - $54,000 annually. The position will be a 12-month, term limited, full-time position with an end date of December 31, 2027.
This position is based in Washington, D.C. Oceana’s U.S. offices have operated on a hybrid schedule and staff have been required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work remotely Monday and Friday.
Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.
Please apply by November 3, 2026. Candidates must submit their resume, cover letter, and portfolio to be considered.