Digital Video Producer / Editor
Tom Steyer for Governor
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 95k-115k / year
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
Tom Steyer is a Democrat running for Governor of California in 2026 to tackle the single biggest challenge we face as a state: the Californians who built this state and make this state run can’t afford to live in California anymore. Tom Steyer has a long record of standing up to powerful corporations—and winning—and now he’s running for governor to hold the companies driving up prices accountable, make them pay their fair share, and make California affordable again. We are building a statewide movement focused on lowering costs, expanding access to housing, reducing energy bills, and strengthening public education. If you’re driven by economic justice, motivated by big fights that matter, and eager to help build a campaign that puts people—not corporations—at the center of California’s future, join us.
This is a digital media creator-forward role, not a traditional documentary or broadcast position. We are looking for someone who lives and breathes short-form social video, understands how content performs on platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and X, and knows how to capture authentic, compelling moments that feel native to a principal’s personal account.
About the Role
The Digital Video Producer / Editor will travel with Tom Steyer to capture compelling, authentic video content for digital and social platforms. This role is focused on creating short-form, digital video content designed for platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and X.The ideal candidate is a digital-native creator who understands how political content lives and performs on social media. This person should be comfortable shooting and editing quickly in real-world environments, working independently or in small teams, and capturing moments that feel personal, dynamic, and native to a principal’s account.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel across California with Tom Steyer to capture vertical, social-first video at rallies, community events, meetings, and behind-the-scenes moments
- Shoot primarily for 9:16 platforms (Reels, TikTok, Shorts), with occasional horizontal needs, and rapidly edit short-form videos optimized for social performance
- Collaborate closely with the Digital and Communications teams to align with messaging and platform strategy
- Capture high-quality audio and light subjects efficiently in unpredictable, real-world environments
- Create simple motion graphics, captions, and light visual effects when needed
- Organize, label, and archive footage for ongoing digital use
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years creating digital video content (digital media company, creator, campaign, or agency experience welcome)
- Fluency with Sony FX3, FX6, or similar cinema-style mirrorless or DSLR cameras
- Strong portfolio of short-form, vertical video—especially for a principal or brand’s social media account
- Deep understanding of what performs on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and CapCut (After Effects a plus, not required). This role involves creating digital videos start to finish, including shooting for the edit and cutting a range of styles—from captioned direct-to-camera videos to more stylized creative edits
- Ability to shoot clean, high-quality footage quickly in fast-paced environments and work independently while making creative decisions on the fly
- Experience directing a principal, influencer, or other subject to create successful video content for their account
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage files while traveling
- Willingness to travel across California ~3 times per week; this is an on-the-road video position
- Ability to lift and carry video equipment (up to 50 lbs)
- A diverse media diet across digital culture, news, and politics on social platforms; candidates should actively consume the type of content they create
Nice to Have (But Not Required)
- Experience creating content for a public figure or influencer
- Familiarity with political or advocacy campaigns
95000 - 115000 USD a year
Benefits, structure, and additional details will be discussed with finalists.