UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Video Designer

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

Technical & Collaborative Work

Requirements

Skills & Experience

Tools & Platforms

Portfolio Requirement

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 aims to tell the BCI story and our role in driving innovation to mitigate climate change and create a cleaner and greener future. As a think-tank and advocacy group for such a major issue, we understand the importance of being a credible expert and advisor which is why it is essential to demonstrate our research-driven approach to the relevant stakeholders.

What You’ll Gain