Video Editor

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 43,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks a skilled Video Editor to transform raw footage into polished video assets that align with the university brand and support marketing, enrollment, and storytelling goals.

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Image Services, you will edit and deliver content for digital and social platforms, collaborating with the University Communications team and handling multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent plus 1 year in broadcast/TV environment or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications: degree in film/production; 2–3 years of professional video editing with a portfolio; advanced proficiency with Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition; strong color grading, audio mixing, motion graphics; ability to manage multiple projects; experience in higher education or marketing video production; familiarity with DAM platforms and 3D motion graphics.

Responsibilities

Edits, assembles, and delivers high-quality video content for marketing, enrollment, and storytelling.
Works collaboratively with Image Services team and University Communications to manage multiple concurrent video projects; may assist with production tasks as needed.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in film or related

2–3 years video editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Audition

Color grading

Motion graphics

Project management

DaVinci Resolve

3D motion graphics

Digital asset management

Audio production

Education

Bachelor's degree in film, video production, media production, communications, or closely related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Audition

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

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.

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.

Alternate Option

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.

Recruitment Range

$35,000 - $42,653

Org #-Department

University Communications - 33901

Work Hours of Position

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, M-F, with some evenings/weekends for events or deadlines.

Number of Months per Year

Job Family

Information & Education

Career Banded Title

Broad & Emerging Media Tech

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