Privacy-First Photo​/Video Editor NYC Crypto Events

Key Responsibilities

• Mostly volunteer work towards paid
• Event Coverage:
  Shoot high-quality photos and video at Freedom Lab NYC events, talks, and workshops.
• Creative Privacy Execution:
  Develop and execute visual strategies that highlight the community without exposing those who wish to remain private. (Think: focusing on hands typing, silhouettes, environmental shots, over-the-shoulder perspectives, and creative framing).
• Post-Production:
  Edit and produce engaging short-form (social media) and long-form (recaps, educational snippets) video content. Color grade, mix audio, and add motion graphics as needed.
• Consent Management:
  Implement and respect an visual consent system at events (e.g., specific lanyards, stickers, or designated zones for those who do and do not want to be filmed).
• Secure Asset Management:
  Handle all raw and edited media with strict operational security. Use encrypted drives and secure transfer methods; no uploading raw event footage to unencrypted public cloud servers.

• Technical Mastery:
  Proven experience in event photography and video editing. Proficiency in industry-standard tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, Gimp,kdenlive, big plus Linux open source editing tools).
• The Privacy-First Mindset: A deep, genuine respect for privacy and digital security. You understand why people in the Bitcoin and privacy-tech space value anonymity, and you view privacy constraints as a creative puzzle rather than a burden.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to shoot in dynamic, sometimes low-light event environments (warehouses, dimly lit bars, tech meetups).
• Storytelling Chops:
  An eye for capturing candid moments, genuine interactions, and the vibe of a room, rather than just staged, cheesy smiles.
• NYC Based:
  Must be located in or able to easily commute to NYC for in-person events.

• You use Bitcoin and understand the broader decentralized tech ecosystem.
• You have experience with Cyber Security, Bitcoin technology, lightning, running a node, etc. (e.g., Onion Share, Syncthing, encrypted hardware).
• You have a portfolio that demonstrates how you’ve successfully navigated privacy constraints or shot in sensitive environments in the past.

• This is a volunteer/unpaid position works toward being paid.
• Deep immersion in NYC’s cutting-edge Bitcoin, privacy, and decentralized tech community.
• The creative freedom to experiment with new visual styles and storytelling formats.
• A mission-driven environment where your work directly helps build and grow a community focused on human freedom.