Temporary Project Manager & Video Editor

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

Job summary

Ball State University in Muncie, IN, seeks a Temporary Project Manager & Video Editor to join the WIPB - Temp team. The role combines project management, videography, editing, and storytelling to lead the Now Entering series.

Flexibility for travel within Indiana may be required, with a focus on high-quality delivery and professional client communication. The ideal candidate will manage production schedules, asset workflows, and on-set coordination from concept through final delivery using

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.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or a related field is preferred.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager coordinating the Now Entering or 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 delivery with strong storytelling and pacing using non-linear editing software.
• Plan and maintain the social media campaign calendar for the Now Entering project or other projects as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and assist colleagues with technical knowledge in a rapidly changing tech environment.
• Other Duties As Assigned
• This position may involve traveling to places in Indiana.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Multi-tasking

Editing with Premiere Pro

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Position Title:

Temporary 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.