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THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: Video Designer Role Nature: Volunteer (Unpaid) Location: Remote Reports to: Senior Communications Manager  Works closely with: Social Media Director, Graphic Designers, Web Designers, PR & Content Team  Role Overview  We’re looking for a fast, creative, and narrative-driven Video Designer to bring BCI’s story to life through motion. This role involves both editing raw footage (from interviews, field recordings, and events) and creating original video content — including animated explainers, social video series, and visual assets for web and campaigns.  The ideal candidate understands the intersection of policy, tech, and storytelling — and knows how to shape these ideas into videos that are accessible, emotionally engaging, and brand-consistent.  Key Responsibilities  Content Creation  Produce short- and long-form video content for BCI’s platforms — including social, website, presentations, and campaigns    Edit footage from live or virtual events, interviews, and partner sessions    Create animated explainer videos, infographics, and motion graphics based on scripts and strategic goals    Develop short-form videos tailored for social platforms (Reels, Stories, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn)    Translate internal content briefs into storyboards or visual sequences    Source background music, captions, or voiceover elements where needed    Brand & Storytelling Alignment  Ensure visual consistency with BCI’s brand identity and video standards    Collaborate with Graphic Designers and Social Media Director on cohesive visual campaigns    Communicate complex concepts like blockchain, climate finance, or MRV into simple visual narratives    Pitch ideas for content series, campaigns, or public-facing storytelling formats    Technical & Collaborative Work  Work with the Web and Communications teams to embed video into landing pages, blogs, or presentations    Ensure all content is optimized for platform specs, mobile performance, and accessibility    Maintain an organized library of video assets, templates, and raw footage    Support rapid-turnaround edits when events or external developments require real-time content    Requirements Skills & Experience  Demonstrated experience in video editing and motion design    Ability to move quickly from idea to execution, with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset    Strong visual instincts, sense of pacing, and storytelling structure    Comfort working across multiple projects simultaneously and meeting quick deadlines    Passion for climate action, sustainability, or technology storytelling    Tools & Platforms  Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve    Familiarity with quick-turn tools (Adobe Express, Canva, or CapCut)    Bonus: experience with 3D or visual effects tools (Cinema 4D, Blender)    Familiarity with cloud collaboration tools (Trello, Teams)    Portfolio Requirement  Please include work samples showing a range of formats — social video, explainer, and interview/recap edits Benefits What difference will you make? BCI is an expert-led platform that helps governments, inter-governmental and regional organisations as well as relevant corporations, negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We research, identify and analyse the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by leading stakeholders in the global climate change and action network. The BCI Communications team