STUDENT: Video Editor & Producer

University of Northwestern - St. Paul; Minnesota; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

University of Northwestern - St. Paul is seeking a student Video Editor & Producer to create, curate, and manage video content for advertising and promotional campaigns.

You will collaborate with the Marketing team to produce compelling student, faculty, staff, and alumni perspectives, both in shoots and post-production. This role offers hands-on experience with post-production workflows, asset management, and content development for UNW social media and internal use.

Qualifications

• Video production experience including camera operation and lighting; provide reel or portfolio.
• Video and audio editing experience with Premiere Pro or Davinci Resolve; learn Premiere Pro.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and perform a wide variety of video production tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Professional, tactful interactions; uphold Northwestern’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing team to manage, develop, and produce videos that promote the personal perspectives of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Begin, edit, and finish video editing projects including logging, basic editing, and uploading complete projects.
• Develop, create, and finalize video content in all phases (assembling footage, raw edits, syncing, all version edits, color correction).
• Maintain video and photo asset library; manage media, organize assets, and deliver files.
• Assist or shoot video productions
• Inspire the UNW community by pursuing content that shares the spirit of UNW and its people
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Storytelling

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Tools

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Job description

Title:STUDENT: Video Editor & Producer
VP Area: Enrollment Management & Marketing
Department:Marketing
Position Compensation: $15.00 per hour
Location:Main Campus

Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God's Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:

The editor & producer is a narrative storyteller for today's students. This student will be a fresh voice in creating, maintaining, and curating, video/photo content for advertising and promotional campaigns at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul.

Student employees can expect to grow and be challenged in post-production workflows, content management as well as all aspects of developing creative video content. Finished content will be featured on UNW social media channels or internal purposes.

Hours per week: 10-15

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Marketing team to manage, develop, and produce videos that promote the personal perspectives of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Begin, edit, and finish video editing projects including logging, basic editing, and uploading complete projects.
• Develop, create, and finalize video content in all phases (assembling footage, raw edits, syncing, all version edits, color correction).
• Maintain video and photo asset library. Manage media, organize assets, and deliver files.
• Assist or shoot video productions
• Inspire the UNW community by pursuing content that shares the spirit of UNW and its people
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Qualifications:

Required

• Video production experience including camera operation and lighting (composition, exposure, etc.). Able to provide video reel or online portfolio.
• Video and audio editing experience with Premiere Pro or Davinci Resolve and learn Premeire Pro
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and perform a wide variety of video production tasks
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Able to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Nice to Have

• Experience with Gimbal, Drone, and/or After Effects
• Experience with color grading
• Experience with mobile editing app

Key Skills:

• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.Proficient with MacIntosh computers.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality & Initiative: Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Background Check: Must pass background check as a condition of employment.

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.