Video and Motion Graphics Editor

University of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Denver is seeking a Video and Motion Graphics Editor to conceptualize, produce, and edit compelling video content in support of the University Relations division. This role owns projects from concept to delivery, including pre-production planning and on-site shoots, ensuring brand-aligned storytelling across social, web, and large-format displays.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience, strong real-time collaboration skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in film, video production, motion design, graphic design, communications, or a related field plus 2 years of experience in video production, editing, and motion graphics in-house, agency, or freelance setting; OR any equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated success in video editing and motion graphics with a portfolio that highlights storytelling and technical execution.
• Experience managing video projects from concept through execution.
• Experience producing content optimized for social media and digital platforms.
• Experience with color grading and audio.

Responsibilities

• Edit and produce video content from raw footage through final delivery.
• Handle assembly, pacing, and sound design across projects.
• Perform color correction and optimize final output for each platform.
• Design and animate motion graphics, including titles and lower thirds.
• Create data visualizations and logo animations for video and digital channels.
• Build branded motion templates for reuse across channels.
• Assist in planning and executing video shoots, including scripting/storyboarding and scheduling.
• Support lighting and audio capture on location and in studio.
• Set up and direct interviews.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to translate goals into video concepts.
• Present concepts to leadership and stakeholders.
• Serve as a brand steward, upholding visual standards.
• Help evolve the university's brand expression in moving-image media.
• Use project management system for all projects and time tracking.
• Manage and organize media assets following naming and storage conventions.
• Perform other duties including graphic design, photography, and event support.

Skills

Storytelling

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Color grading

Audio design

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in film, video production, motion design, graphic design, communications, or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Audition

Canva

DSLR / Mirrorless

Job description

Video and Motion Graphics Editor

Job No: 498993

Work Type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Denver, CO

Categories: Marketing / Communications / Media, Business Operations / Services

The University Relations division at the University of Denver speaks with a unified, authentic and resonant voice to strategically advance the university's brand with four goals in mind:

• To promote and protect DU's reputation
• To inspire students to enroll and engage
• To increase inclusion
• To strengthen the University

The University Relations (UR) team aims to strengthen DU's strategic position locally, regionally and nationally through data-driven and authentic storytelling across multiple channels with focused support on the university's value drivers: academics and research; enrollment and admissions, athletics and advancement. Whether through public or media relations, digital strategies, social media, print, podcast, issues or crisis management, community relations or thought leadership and training, UR drives results through narratives that involve words, pictures and design. With true understanding of and connection with our diverse audiences, we aim to foster collaborative problem solving, creativity and innovation.

Position Summary

With guidance from creative leadership, the video editor and motion graphics designer will conceptualize, produce, and edit compelling video and motion graphics content in support of the University Relations division and the broader university's marketing and communications goals. As a key creative contributor, the video and motion graphics designer will own projects from concept through final delivery, including pre-production planning, assisting with filming (lighting and audio setup), editing, sound, color, and motion design. They will translate strategic objectives into engaging visual stories across a variety of channels, including social media, web, advertising, email, and large-format and multimedia displays, using their creativity, technical skills, and storytelling expertise to elevate the university's brand expression across moving-image media. The video editor and motion graphics designer will serve as a brand advocate, ensuring video and motion content adheres to established visual standards, meets channel best practices, and reinforces a cohesive university brand. As part of a highly collaborative marketing team, they will work closely with designers, writers, photographers, videographers, marketing and communications colleagues, and campus partners on a daily basis.

Essential Functions

Video Editing & Production

• Edit and produce video content from raw footage through final delivery.
• Handle assembly, pacing, and sound design across projects.
• Perform color correction and optimize final output for each platform.

Motion Graphics & Animation

• Design and animate motion graphics, including titles, lower thirds, and kinetic typography.
• Create data visualizations and logo animations for use across video and digital channels.
• Build branded motion templates for reuse across video and digital channels.

Video Production & Shoot Support

• Assist in planning and executing video shoots, including scripting/storyboarding and scheduling.
• Support lighting and audio capture on location and in studio.
• Set up and direct interviews.

Creative Collaboration & Brand Stewardship

• Collaborate with marketing and communications colleagues to translate project goals into video and motion concepts.
• Present concepts to creative leadership and stakeholders.
• Serve as a brand steward and advocate, upholding established visual and motion standards.
• Help evolve the university's brand expression in moving-image media.

Asset & Project Management

• Use the division-wide project management system for all projects, related files, and time tracking, including providing timely status updates.
• Manage and organize media assets, including footage, project files, and a video/motion archive, following established naming and storage conventions.

Additional Duties (Ongoing)

• Perform other duties as assigned, including general graphic design, photography, project management, equipment setup, and event/production support.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong visual storytelling instincts and the ability to translate strategy and messaging into compelling video and motion content.
• Proficiency in non-linear video editing and motion graphics software, including Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; familiarity with the broader Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition) and Canva. Working knowledge of production fundamentals, including camera operation (DSLR/mirrorless), lighting, audio capture, and interview technique.
• Understanding of motion design principles, including animation, timing, typography in motion, and basic 2D/3D techniques.
• Knowledge of video formats, codecs, compression, and platform-specific delivery specifications for social, web, and broadcast/large-format display.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize work to meet multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to a high-quality, polished final product.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form and to incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, juggling multiple projects at once.
• Competency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in film, video production, motion design, graphic design, communications, or a related field plus 2 years of experience in video production, editing, and motion graphics in an in-house, agency, or freelance setting; OR any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Demonstrated success in video editing and motion graphics, with a supporting demo reel or portfolio that highlights both storytelling and strong technical execution.
• Experience managing video projects from concept through execution.
• Experience producing content optimized for social media and digital platforms.
• Experience with color grading and audio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting with on-location and in-studio filming, including lighting and audio setup.
• Videography, photography, and print/digital graphic design experience.

Working Environment

• The successful incumbent must live or be willing to relocate to the Denver metro area. In accordance with the University's flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for a hybrid work schedule, typically with 3 days per week in office and 2 days per week remotely. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.
• Some travel as well as occasional weekend or after-hours work will be required to fulfill duties, especially related to on-campus event support.
• Activities are primarily performed in an environmentally-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse (70%); frequently required to move for varying lengths of time and travel moderate distances to perform work (30%).
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 11:55 p.m. (MST) September 22, 2026.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 13.

Salary

The salary for this position is $75,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The