Story-Driven Video Editor & Videographer

Wesleyan University; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesleyan University, a leading liberal arts institution in Middletown, CT, seeks a Video Editor/Videographer to manage end-to-end post-production and storytelling across platforms. The role focuses on editing, color grading, audio mixing, and delivering content for web and social media, while collaborating with the Office of Communications.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience, proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of experience in video production or related field.
• Experience with video editing and post-production, including encoding and delivering content to YouTube.
• Experience with mirrorless/DSLR cameras, lighting, and audio.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Edit video content from intake to final delivery using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Create lower thirds, title cards, and end cards.
• Perform color grading and corrections; adjust in Lumetri and LUTs.
• Mix audio for clarity and emotional impact; deliver content optimized for web and social media.
• Plan, shoot, and edit video projects using Canon mirrorless cameras and lighting equipment.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Canon mirrorless cameras

Job description

Wesleyan University, a leading liberal arts institution in Middletown, CT, seeks a Video Editor/Videographer to manage end-to-end post-production and storytelling across platforms. The role focuses on editing, color grading, audio mixing, and delivering content for web and social media, while collaborating with the Office of Communications.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience, proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, and the ability