Video Commercial Editor and Producer

Manhattan University; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Manhattan University seeks an experienced Video/Commercial Editor and Producer to lead video storytelling for the Office of Marketing and Communications. This role manages the full production process—from concept and scripting through shooting, editing, color, sound, and delivery—for both social short-form content and longer broadcast-style productions.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, comfortable directing multi-camera interviews and cutting vertical reels on deadline, with 1–3 years of

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Film and Video Production, Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Produce high-fidelity, long-form video content including commercials, admissions campaigns, and documentary features.
• Create short-form, platform-native video for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Manage every production phase from concept through delivery: scripts, shot lists, location scouting, talent and crew scheduling, directing shoots, and post-production.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Storytelling

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Film and Video Production

Ferramentas

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Audition

Photoshop

Lightroom

Frame.io

Drupal

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Description

Manhattan University seeks an experienced, versatileVideo/Commercial Editor and Producer to lead video storytelling forthe Office of Marketing and Communications. This position owns thefull production process, from concept and scripting throughshooting, editing, color, sound, and delivery, across two distinctbodies of work: fast-turnaround short-form video for Instagram,TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms, andhigh-fidelity, longer-form productions such as brand films,admissions and campaign videos, documentary-style features, eventcoverage, and leadership messages. Reporting to the ExecutiveDirector of Marketing and Communications, the Video/CommercialEditor and Producer brings the University's people, programs, andmission to life on screen with content that is cinematic inquality, authentic in voice, and consistent with the ManhattanUniversity brand. The ideal candidate is a hands-on producer andeditor who is equally at ease directing a multi-camera interviewand cutting a vertical Reel on deadline. The role requires one tothree years of professional video production experience and theability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-pacedhigher education environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce high-fidelity, long-form video content, includingbroadcast-quality 30- and 60-second commercials, admissions and enrollment campaign videos, documentary-style features andprofiles, school and program spotlights, advancement andfundraising videos, event recaps, and messages from Universityleadership.
• Create a steady stream of short-form, platform-native video forInstagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and other socialchannels, drawing on platform trends, campus moments, and theshared content calendar in close partnership with the Social MediaManager.
• Manage every phase of production from concept through delivery:developing concepts and treatments, writing scripts and shot lists,scouting locations, scheduling talent and crew, directing shoots,and overseeing post-production.
• Edit, color grade, mix sound, and finish video in AdobePremiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve or equivalent,delivering masters and platform-specific versions in the correctaspect ratios, codecs, and specifications for web, social, paidmedia, broadcast, and large-format display.
• Conduct on-camera interviews with students, faculty, staff,alumni, and University leadership, putting subjects at ease anddrawing out authentic, story-driven responses.
• Direct video shoots in coordination with the ExecutiveDirector, and manage freelance videographers, editors,photographers, and student assistants as needed.
• Ensure all video content meets ADA/WCAG accessibilitystandards, including accurate closed captions, transcripts, and audio description where appropriate.
• Collaborate with writers, designers, the Social Media Manager,web strategists, and campus partners to deliver fully integratedcreative that supports enrollment, retention, advancement,athletics, and campus engagement.
• Deliver final masters, project files, and selects to thePhotography and Digital Asset Specialist for archiving, followingthe Office's naming, tagging, and backup standards.
• Secure talent releases, music licenses, and locationpermissions, and ensure all productions comply with copyright lawand University policies.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-drivenenvironment, balancing shifting priorities and proactivelycommunicating timelines and status to stakeholders.
• Stay current with video trends, platform changes, camera andediting technology, AI-assisted production tools, and highereducation marketing best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including evening and weekendwork to support major University events.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Film and Video Production,Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.
• One or more years of relevant experience of relevantexperience, which may include internships, student leadershiproles, freelance work, or full-time employment managing socialmedia for a brand, organization, or campus group.
• One or more years of professional video production experiencein a higher education, nonprofit, agency, media, or corporatemarketing environment, with demonstrated ownership of projects fromconcept through final delivery.
• Strong reel and portfolio demonstrating excellence in bothshort-form social video and long-form, high-production-valuestorytelling, including interview-driven and documentary-stylework.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects,with working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve, Audition, Photoshop, andLightroom, or equivalent professional tools.
• Strong command of post-production craft, including colorcorrection and grading, audio mixing, motion graphics, andfinishing.
• Solid understanding of video codecs, formats, compression,aspect ratios, and delivery specifications for web, social media,paid digital advertising, broadcast, and large-format display.
• Demonstrated ability to write scripts, treatments, and shotlists, and to shape raw footage into clear, compellingnarratives.
• Deep familiarity with short-form platform conventions andtrends on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and a clear understandingof how video performs on each.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent deadlines, adjust toshifting priorities, and deliver high-quality work underpressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability tocollaborate with diverse stakeholders across campus and externalpartners, and to put interview subjects at ease.
• Working knowledge of ADA/WCAG accessibility standards forvideo, including captioning and transcripts.
• Excellent proofreading skills for on-screen text, captions, andall collateral and marketing materials.
• Superior customer service and strong project managementskills.
• Commitment to diverse storytelling across all mediums andplatforms.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and experience capturingaerial footage.
• Still photography skills and the ability to serve as a backupevent photographer.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems, cloud-basedreview and collaboration tools such as Frame.io, version control,and workflow automation.
• Experience with AI-assisted production tools for transcription,captioning, and rough-cut assembly.
• Familiarity with YouTube channel management, video SEO, andcontent management systems such as Drupal.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, on-campus position based at Manhattan University'sRiverdale campus, with regular shoots at locations across campusand occasionally off campus.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours to cover events such asCommencement, Homecoming, athletic competitions, and otherUniversity events.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of camera,lighting, and audio equipment, and to stand, walk, and move forextended periods during shoots and events.