Editor Student Assistant

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts is seeking a student Editor to support occasional Master Classes, live panels, and other college programming. The Editor will edit full-length event recordings and create short clips for the college’s website and socials.

The role is an intermittent, as-needed student employment position with hours varying based on event calendars and editing deadlines, including daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Undergrad students encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Able to take direction and incorporate feedback from faculty and staff.
• Position is intermittent, as-needed student employment with variable hours (daytime/evening/weekend).

Responsibilities

• Edit full-length event recordings and create short clips for the college’s website and social media.
• Support Master Classes, live panels, and other college programming.

Skills

Editing video

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Undergrad student status

Job description

Student Title Classification Information

Department or Unit Name Dodge College of Film and Media Arts General

Position Headcount

Position Headcount 1

Position Title

Position Title Editor Student Assistant

Academic Year

Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027

Term or Semester

Term or Semester All Academic Year

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts seeks a student Editor to support occasional Master Classes, live panels, and other college programming. The Editor will be responsible for editing full-length event recordings and creating short clips for the college’s website and socials.

Responsibilities

Applicants must have prior experience editing live-event footage, such as sports, concerts, performances, lectures, panel discussions, or similar multi-camera productions. Candidates should be comfortable working with professional editing software, organizing footage, syncing multiple cameras and audio, and preparing polished final exports.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must be able to work independently, manage deadlines, take direction, and incorporate feedback from faculty and staff. This position requires someone who can stay organized and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Desired Qualifications

This is an intermittent, as-needed student employment position. Hours will vary based on the college’s event calendar and editing deadlines, and may include daytime, evening, or weekend shifts. Flexibility and dependable communication are essential.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.