Video Editor
The University of North Carolina
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Job summary
University Communications - UNCG is seeking a skilled Video Editor to join the team. The role focuses on post-production, transforming raw footage into polished video assets that align with the University’s brand and support marketing, enrollment, and storytelling goals.
The candidate will collaborate with the Image Services team to manage multiple projects, ensuring high technical quality and timely delivery across digital and social platforms.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in film, video production, communications, or related field.
- 2–3 years professional video editing experience with a portfolio across formats.
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Audition.
- Strong color grading, audio mixing, motion graphics, and post-production workflows.
- Experience in higher education, institutional, or marketing video production.
- Proficiency with DaVinci Resolve or other color grading platforms.
- 3D motion graphics or compositing familiarity.
- Familiarity with digital asset management platforms.
- Background in audio production, podcast editing, or voiceover direction.
Responsibilities
- Edit, assemble, and deliver video productions across a range of formats and subjects.
- Review raw footage, create rough cuts, refine through client feedback to final edits.
- Apply color grading, audio mixing, and sound design for high-quality outputs.
- Incorporate motion graphics, lower thirds, titles, and on-screen text per brand guidelines.
- Export and deliver final assets for web, social, broadcast, and events.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name,
- Company Name,
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Requisition Number
Requisition Number S3169
Position Number
Position Number 997927
Position Classification Title
Position Classification Title Broad & Emerging Media Tech
Functional Title
Functional Title Video Editor
Position Type
Position Type Staff
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
University Advancement elevates UNCG’s reputation, advances institutional strategy, and fosters community pride through integrated communications aligned with its public mission as a student-centered research university. The department develops and executes strategic communications and marketing initiatives that enhance visibility, engage key audiences, and convey the University’s distinctive value. Working across schools, colleges, and administrative units, University Communications manages media relations, marketing campaigns, content strategy, branding, digital engagement, sponsorships, and crisis communications.
Position Summary
The Video Editor is a post‑production specialist within the Office of University Communications, responsible for editing, assembling, and delivering high‑quality video content that supports the University’s marketing, communications, enrollment, and storytelling goals. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Image Services, this position focuses primarily on the post‑production phase of video projects — transforming raw footage into polished, compelling video assets that meet the University’s brand standards and communicate effectively across digital, social media, and multimedia platforms.
The Video Editor works collaboratively with the Image Services team and University Communications colleagues to support a high volume of concurrent video projects, bringing technical expertise, creative judgment, and strong workflow management skills to the post‑production process. This position may also assist with video production tasks as capacity and project requirements allow.
Minimum Qualifications
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY AND ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IN A BROADCAST TELEVISION , RADIO AND EMERGING MEDIA ENVIRONMENT ; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE .
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in film, video production, media production, communications, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of professional video editing experience, with a demonstrated portfolio of polished video deliverables across multiple formats.
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Audition (or equivalent audio editing software).
- Strong understanding of color grading, audio mixing, motion graphics, and video post‑production workflows.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet production deadlines reliably.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to technical quality in all deliverables.
- Experience in higher education, institutional, or marketing video production.
- Proficiency with DaVinci Resolve or other professional color grading platforms.
- Experience with 3D motion graphics or compositing.
- Familiarity with digital asset management platforms.
- Background in audio production, podcast editing, or voiceover direction.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name,
- Company Name,
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
$35,000 – $42,653
Org #-Department University Communications - 33901
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, M–F, with some evenings/weekends for events or deadlines.
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Job Family
Job Family Information & Education
Career Banded Title Broad & Emerging Media Tech
10/15/2026
11/04/2026
1.000
Non‑Exempt
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- Edit, assemble, and deliver video productions across a range of formats and subject types, including brand and recruitment videos, faculty and student profiles, event recaps, research showcases, campus tours, social media content, and multimedia storytelling pieces.
- Review raw footage, develop assembly and rough cuts, and refine through client feedback cycles to produce polished final edits that meet project objectives and University brand standards.
- Apply professional color grading, audio mixing, and sound design to all video deliverables, ensuring high technical quality across all output formats.
- Incorporate motion graphics, lower thirds, titles, and on‑screen text elements into video productions in accordance with University visual brand guidelines.
- Select and integrate licensed music, sound effects, and voiceover recordings into video productions, maintaining compliance with usage rights and licensing requirements.
- Export and deliver final video assets in formats and specifications appropriate for web, digital marketing, social media, broadcast, and event presentation platforms.
Motion Graphics & Visual Effects
- Develop motion graphics, animated titles, and branded visual elements for University video productions using Adobe After Effects and related tools, in alignment with University brand standards.
- Create and maintain a library of reusable branded motion graphics templates, lower thirds, and intro/outro sequences that support efficient and consistent video production across the team.
- Apply visual effects and compositing techniques to video productions where appropriate, enhancing storytelling and visual quality.
Project & Workflow Management
- Manage post‑production workflows for multiple concurrent video projects, maintaining organized project files, revision histories, and delivery records.
- Communicate proactively with the Senior Assistant Director of Image Services and project stakeholders regarding edit timelines, feedback cycles, revision status, and delivery schedules.
- Maintain a clean, well‑organized post‑production file environment, archiving completed projects in accordance with University digital asset management standards.
- Coordinate with shooters and producers on footage review and selects, ensuring clarity on project goals before beginning the edit process.
Video Production Support & Asset Management
- Assist with video production tasks — including camera operation, audio recording, and on‑set support — as capacity and project requirements allow.
- Upload and archive completed video assets in the University’s digital asset management system in accordance with established metadata standards and file naming conventions.
- Maintain post‑production software licenses and hardware (editing workstations, storage drives) in good working order, reporting maintenance needs as appropriate.
- Stay current with developments in video editing, motion graphics, and post‑production technology, bringing relevant innovations and best practices to the team.
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Competency Knowledge – Technical
Competency Description
- Working knowledge of electronic and/or RF principles.
- Working knowledge of analog/digital electronic equipment, including test equipment, and the techniques for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing such equipment.
- Working knowledge of appropriate Information Technology principles.
- Ability to troubleshoot non‑standard devices for which documentation may or may not be available.
- Ability to use the full capabilities of the equipment to optimize output.
- Ability to proactively identify and correct potential problems.
Competency Analytical Thinking
Competency Description
- Ability to recognize complex problems or issues and research possible solutions using available documentation or other sources.
- Ability to identify systemic problems and research potential solutions to problems which have not been previously documented or anticipated.
Competency Teamwork
Competency Description
- Ability to actively participate in team activities and provide expertise to achieve desired goals.
Competency Customer Servic
Competency Description
- Ability to develop and maintain professional client/customer relationships by selecting the most appropriate alternatives when responding to a request.
Competency Communication
Competency Description
- Ability to explain and interpret standard technical information, to co‑workers, team members, management, clients/customers and the public.
ADA Checklist
"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%)
Physical Effort
Physical Effort Hand Movement‑Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement‑Grasping - F, Holding - F, Vision‑Skilled Trades, Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision‑Color Distinction - C, Vision‑Visual inspection - c, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting‑30-60 lbs. - F
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Link to Professional Portfolio
- Audio or Video Link 1
- Audio or Video Link 2
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(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
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- * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
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