Project Manager & Video Editor

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball State University’s WIPB - Temp is seeking a Project Manager & Video Editor to oversee the Now Entering series, coordinating pre-production, filming, and delivery with clients and internal teams. The role requires strong project management, videography, and editing skills, with experience in non-linear editing and camera operations.

Travel within Indiana may be required. You will organize asset libraries, schedule shoots, manage social media campaigns for projects, and ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of experience in video production project management; non-linear editing; and camera operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Now Entering project and other projects with clients and internal teams.
• Manage asset libraries and organize raw media files after shoots; familiarity with file management and codecs.
• Coordinate recording of footage on location as camera operator.
• Edit videos from start to finish with strong storytelling and pacing using non-linear editing software.
• Plan and maintain the social media calendar for Now Entering or other projects.
• Develop and share technical knowledge in a rapidly changing tech environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Multi-tasking

Adobe Premiere Pro

Video storytelling

Pacing and viewer retention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Position Title:

Project Manager & Video Editor

Compensation:

$15-$20 per hour

Department:

WIPB - Temp

Start Date:

10/27/2026

About this opportunity:

The Project Manager & Video Editor position plays a vital role on the video team at Ball State Public Media. This position acts as project manager for the Now Entering series. The ideal candidate combines strong project management, videography, editing, and storytelling skills. Acts as the logistical backbone for the media team, coordinating production schedules, managing the complete video asset development lifecycle from concept, filming, and final delivery, while communicating professionally with clients. Must be detail oriented and have an excellent understanding of various file formats and codecs.

Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you’ll do and what you’ll bring:

Skills:

Strong project management, time management, multi-tasking skills, be comfortable working with Adobe Premiere Pro or comparable professional editing software, strong visual storytelling taste and attention to pacing and viewer retention.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Field from an accredited institution.

At least two years of experience in video production project management; non-linear editing; and camera operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications or a related field.

Three years of experience in video production project management; experience in non-linear editing, such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro; camera operations, motion graphics creation; video codes; working on shoots or local television, and managing social media campaigns

Duties:

1. Serve as project manager that is responsible for coordinating the Now Entering, or other projects as needed, community meetings, pre-production schedules, calendars, and filming dates with clients and internal teams.

2. Manage asset libraries and organize raw media files after shoots, familiarity with file management and codecs.

3. Coordinate the recording of footage on location as camera operator.

4. Edit videos from beginning to final delivery with strong visual storytelling taste and attention to pacing and viewer retention using non-linear editing software programs.

5. Plan and maintain the social media campaign calendar for the Now Entering project, or other projects as needed.

6. Develop, maintain, and assist colleagues with technical knowledge in an environment with constantly and rapidly changing technology.

7. Other Duties As Assigned

This position may involve traveling to places in Indiana.