Video Editor Associate

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,202,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University is launching SU Global to reimagine accessible online pathways for non-traditional learners. This role requires on-campus presence to foster real-time collaboration, mentorship, and startup-like problem-solving within a world-class university.

You’ll join a video production team and work with instructional designers to deliver content-rich media. Expect non-traditional hours and a dynamic, data-driven environment that values innovation on campus.

Qualifications

• BFA or BA in Cinema or related field, or 3+ years of video production experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience with video and audio editing, color correction, and post-production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Ingest, log, sync, and organize media; perform post-production setup, editing, on-lining, archiving, delivery, and management of digital assets.
• Assemble footage into string-outs and final cuts, maintaining professional standards.
• Incorporate notes from producers, designers, and faculty; adjust edits accordingly.
• Perform initial color correction passes and basic sound sweetening.
• Compress, upload, and archive final videos; ensure QA and consistency.
• Archive and maintain master files with secure backups.

Skills

Video editing

Media management

Communication

Time management

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

BFA/BA in Cinema or related field

3+ years video production experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Media Encoder

After Effects

Photoshop

Audition

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Syracuse University is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students and community members. Women, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Syracuse University is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a federal contractor required to take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $24.50 - $26.92 per hour

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Job Description

Syracuse University is building something new. We’re launching SU Global to reimagine how we support and scale accessible online pathways for non-traditional learners, in a dynamic, innovative, and data-driven environment. That means rethinking how we work.

This role requires on-campus presence because the best ideas emerge from real-time collaboration, the mentorship that happens in hallways, and the spontaneous problem-solving that defines startup culture. You’ll work non-traditional hours when needed – evening and weekend coverage, whatever it takes to deliver the best-in-class experience.

We’re looking for team members who thrive in:

• High-energy, in-person environments where innovation happens face-to-face
• Flexible scheduling that follows student needs, not the clock
• Startup intensity within a world-class university structure

We’re not looking for people who want a job. We’re looking for builders who want a mission.

The Video Editor Associate works closely with the video production team, instructional designers, and multimedia designers in the post-production stage of course development to produce content-rich academic videos, as directed by the Postproduction Manager. They coordinate regularly with the Postproduction Manager on the status of their assigned courses.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of video editing principles, media management, effective communication strategies, and time management skills. A successful candidate should demonstrate a passion and commitment to excellence in educational media.

Education and Experience

• BFA or BA in Cinema or related field (e.g., Editing/Post-Production); or three (3) or more years of video production experience in a professional environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, and DaVinci Resolve.

Skills and Knowledge

• Must have a fundamental understanding of video and audio editing and color correction.
• Basic technical knowledge of video codecs and transcoding for web delivery.
• Knowledge of data management, equipment compatibility, and post-production workflow.
• Understanding of basic computer network concepts, including cloud and server-based solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Preferred: Understanding of effective multimedia integration in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Ingest, log, sync, and organize media; perform post-production project setup, editing, on-lining, archiving, delivery, and management of digital assets.
• Assemble footage into string-outs, rough, fine, and final cuts while maintaining professional standards.
• Receive and implement notes regarding the editing of projects based on content and input from producers, instructional designers, and faculty members.
• Perform initial color correction passes and preliminary sound sweetening.
• Compress, upload, and archive final videos; ensure quality control and consistency on final deliverables.
• Archive and maintain records of master files, ensuring all footage is secured and backed up.

Collaboration and Review

• Collaborate with instructional designers and the production team to understand and support online course goals.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders on video review; synthesize and address feedback received while adhering to organizational quality standards.

Graphics and Production Support

• Provide graphics support utilizing Adobe After Effects and Creative Suite.
• Assist with on-set production when needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

Syracuse University is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students and community members. Women, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Syracuse University is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a federal contractor required to take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.