Lead Editor

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Lead Editor to serve as the primary post-production specialist for the Health Sciences Media Production team. You will edit video and audio, create motion graphics, color correct, manage assets, and ensure accessibility and quality standards.

You will collaborate with coordinators and faculty to meet project goals, establish best practices, and mentor junior staff while handling multiple projects in a hybrid on-campus/remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Three years of professional experience in video editing, post-production, or digital media production.
• Expertise with professional editing and post-production tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, or comparable platforms.
• Experience with video and audio editing, motion graphics, color correction, and digital media workflows.
• Strong creative, technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform video and audio editing, color correction and grading, motion graphics, visual effects, compositing, and audio mastering.
• Render, encode, and prepare completed media for appropriate distribution platforms.
• Ensure final deliverables meet established technical, accessibility, and visual standards.
• Manage multiple post-production projects and deadlines.
• Provide technical and creative guidance on post-production approaches and workflows. Establish and promote post-production standards and best practices.
• Ingest, organize, and manage video, audio, graphics, and other production assets.
• Work with faculty, staff, and other clients to understand project goals and gather feedback. Incorporate revisions and communicate clearly regarding deliverables and timelines.
• Collaborate with the Studio Manager, Production Coordinator, and production staff throughout the production process.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students with appropriate use of studio spaces, production equipment, and software.
• Troubleshoot media hardware, software, storage, and workflow issues. Perform routine equipment inspections and recommend repairs, upgrades, or improvements.

Job description

Lead Editor

The Lead Editor serves as the primary post-production specialist for the Health Sciences Media Production team, providing expertise in video and audio editing, motion graphics, visual effects, color correction, audio finishing, media encoding, and digital asset management.
Reporting to the Media Production Coordinator/Studio Manager, this position works closely with the Production Coordinator and other team members to deliver high-quality multimedia content supporting teaching, learning, and institutional initiatives.

The Lead Editor serves as the team's senior post-production resource, making creative and technical decisions, establishing best practices, and ensuring completed media meets established quality, accessibility, and University standards.

Candidates must provide a portfolio or sample of editing work to be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


• Three years of professional experience in video editing, post-production, or digital media production.


• Demonstrated expertise with professional editing and post-production tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, or comparable platforms.


• Experience with video and audio editing, motion graphics, color correction, and digital media workflows.


• Strong creative, technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Preferences

• Experience in higher education, academic medicine, or educational media.


• Experience with professional cameras, lighting, audio, and studio production.


• Experience with immersive media, livestreaming, or other emerging media formats.


• Familiarity with accessibility best practices for digital media.

Job Summary

Monitors developments in digital creation and technology instruction and identifies opportunities to develop new teaching support resources for the University community. Creates training materials to support faculty use of educational software and delivers innovative, live training programs to faculty and staff.

Essential Functions

• Perform video and audio editing, color correction and grading, motion graphics, visual effects, compositing, and audio mastering.


• Render, encode, and prepare completed media for appropriate distribution platforms.


• Ensure final deliverables meet established technical, accessibility, and visual standards.


• Manage multiple post-production projects and deadlines.


• Provide technical and creative guidance on post-production approaches and workflows. Establish and promote post-production standards and best practices.


• Serve as a technical resource for complex media production and editing challenges.


• Ingest, organize, and manage video, audio, graphics, and other production assets.


• Maintain project files, metadata, footage logs, and a growing archive of completed media.


• Work with faculty, staff, and other clients to understand project goals and gather feedback. Incorporate revisions and communicate clearly regarding deliverables and timelines.


• Collaborate with the Studio Manager, Production Coordinator, and production staff throughout the production process.


• Assist faculty, staff, and students with appropriate use of studio spaces, production equipment, and software.


• Troubleshoot media hardware, software, storage, and workflow issues. Perform routine equipment inspections and recommend repairs, upgrades, or improvements.

Physical Effort

Duties are primarily sedentary, but this role may be required to assist in off-site productions where portable equipment is used. May be required to move objects up to 40 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Instructional Technology Support Specialist

Job Family Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family Instructional and Classroom Support

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm; 4 days on campus-1 remote

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.