Temporary Project Manager & Video Editor

Ball State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking a Temporary Project Manager & Video Editor to support the Now Entering series. You’ll manage production schedules, coordinate teams, and deliver high-quality video content with strong storytelling and pacing.

The role requires proficiency in non-linear editing (Premiere Pro or equivalent), with at least two years in video production project management and camera operations. The position is on-site at Ball State Public Media in Muncie, IN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field.
• Minimum two years in video production project management and non-linear editing.
• Experience with camera operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Now Entering projects, schedules, and client communications.
• Organize asset libraries and manage raw media after shoots.
• Record footage on location as camera operator when needed.
• Edit videos from start to finish with strong storytelling and pacing.
• Plan and maintain social media campaigns for Now Entering projects.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Editing with Premiere Pro

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication Field

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or related field

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:

• 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.
• Manage asset libraries and organize raw media files after shoots, familiarity with file management and codecs.
• Coordinate the recording of footage on location as camera operator.
• 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.
• 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 an environment with constantly and rapidly changing technology.
• Other Duties As Assigned. This position may involve traveling to places in Indiana.

Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible.

That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be.

In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more.

Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]