Video Editing CONTRACT role at Mystery Science

ProductionHUB; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Mystery Science is seeking a contracted Video Editor and Graphic Designer to curate impactful visuals for science education. You will edit videos, create graphics, and implement feedback to make concepts accessible and engaging for students at various grade levels.

We value clarity, a collaborative mindset, and openness to feedback. Real imagery preferred, with occasional use of illustration or Photoshop to clarify concepts, while avoiding distracting styles or AI-generated imagery.

Qualifications

• Experience in video editing and graphic design.
• Ability to adapt visuals to different grade levels and brand styles.
• Collaborative mindset and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Edit videos and create graphics for science topics.
• Implement feedback to improve visuals and clarity.
• Adhere to brand style across grade levels and classroom settings.

Job description

VIDEO EDITING AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

In this contracting role for Mystery Science, you’ll curate impactful visuals, edit videos, create graphics, and implement feedback to make science relatable and fun for our students. Clarity of visualization is of the utmost importance. You must be able to see through the eyes of a child who might not have certain background knowledge and understanding. You must interpret and implement our brand style for different grade levels and classroom settings.

A collaborative spirit and an openness to feedback are a must.

VISUAL RESEARCH IS AS IMPORTANT AS THE EDITING

We lean into real-world imagery that makes kids say “WOW!” while adhering to factual accuracy. We curate video clips and images using a variety of sources, including stock sites, Creative Commons, public domain, science literature, and the wider internet, paying close attention to our rights and clearances policies.

REAL is always best, but illustration, animation, and Photoshop can be used if it is the clearest visual explanation of a concept. Illustrations or animations must be age-appropriate and not stylistically distracting. We never use AI-generated imagery, outside of minor photo touch-ups or the occasional fantastical scenario that is tangential to the science topic.