Video Production Specialist
Kettering University
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Job summary
Kettering University in Flint, MI seeks a Video Production Specialist to lead end-to-end video creation, from concept through post-production and delivery across platforms.
You will edit long-form and short-form content, craft compelling narratives, and ensure brand-aligned visuals. The role requires strong editing skills, collaboration with teams, and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Adobe Certified Professional, Certified FinalCut Pro Editor, or 3-5 years equivalent experience.
- Part 107 license/Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA or willingness to train preferred;
- Experience with Digital Asset Management, meta-tagging, and SEO optimization of digital assets preferred.
- A natural curiosity for exploring emerging technologies, including AI-powered creative tools, automation, and evolving digital platforms to strengthen storytelling, improve production efficiency, and deepen audience engagement.
Responsibilities
- Video Editing Post Production: Insert dialog, sound effects, music, graphics, and effects to enhance the story.
- Cohesively tell a story through NLE using video, graphics, music, VO, and sound design.
- Cutting promos from podcasts, events, interviews, and live events.
- Create content optimized for social media platforms, aligned with campaigns and trends.
- Create quick, same-day-turnaround content for event promotion and recaps.
- Develop conversion-driven promotional content for digital platforms (paid traffic).
- Operate editing systems and equipment like Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
- Improve video and sound quality using various software.
- Edit video to include music, interviews, sound clips, and key elements.
- Assist in archiving footage and finished projects.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Candidates must submit a portfolio, demo reel, or links to previous work that demonstrate exceptional storytelling, advanced editing skills, and a proven ability to grow and engage audiences. Work samples should highlight long‑form storytelling, episodic or series-based content, or content strategically designed to maximize audience retention, engagement, and platform-native viewing behavior.
Position Information
Job Title
Job Title Video Production Specialist
Position Class Type
Position Class Type Regular
Position Type
Position Type Staff
Other Position Information
About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
- Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Adobe Certified Professional, Certified FinalCut Pro Editor, or 3-5 years equivalent experience.
- Part 107 license/Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA or willingness to train preferred;
- Experience with Digital Asset Management, meta-tagging, and SEO optimization of digital assets preferred.
- A natural curiosity for exploring emerging technologies, including AI-powered creative tools, automation, and evolving digital platforms to strengthen storytelling, improve production efficiency, and deepen audience engagement.
Job Specific Required Qualifications
- At least 3 years’ experience in an Editor position;
- Experience producing and editing video content for a variety of digital platforms, including YouTube, Vimeo, social media shorts, reels, advertisements, web content, etc.;
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; proven ability to work well with colleagues in a collaborative atmosphere.
- Highly organized and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously to deliver high-quality video projects in a timely manner, on a tight deadline when needed;
- Advanced knowledge of professional production procedures, practices, project tracking/management, techniques, and terminology;
- Demonstrate the ability to craft project outlines and storyboards to capture content and “tell the story” in a captivating form;
- Can keep on top of current video trends, innovations in camera and lighting technology, and effective practices to stay on top of creating effective videos that will best connect with our audience;
- Demonstrate high-level ability to create brand-aligned, visually captivating content, including depth of understanding of the University’s brand guidelines for visual communication, including style and tone.
- Ability to innovate with outside-the-box techniques through experimenting with trending/modern opportunities;
- Proficiency with Mac computers and video editing software: Adobe Creative Suite – including Premiere Pro, After Effects, FinalCut Pro, (additional programs are a plus);
- Well-versed in color grading, the use of LUTs, and log footage.
- Proficiency in operating DSLR cameras, lighting, and a full range of lenses.
Understanding and Commitment to Kettering University Values:
a. RESPECT : for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity, partnerships with students.
b. INTEGRITY : including accountability, transparency, and ethics.
c. CREATIVITY : fostering flexibility and innovation.
d. COLLABORATION : across disciplines and with all partners.
e. EXCELLENCE : in all we do.
Posting Information
Posting Number
Posting Number SP00484
Posting Date
Posting Date 07/13/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates must submit a portfolio, demo reel, or links to previous work that demonstrate exceptional storytelling, advanced editing skills, and a proven ability to grow and engage audiences. Work samples should highlight long‑form storytelling, episodic or series-based content, or content strategically designed to maximize audience retention, engagement, and platform-native viewing behavior.
Job Duties
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 60
Duties
Video Editing Post Production:
- Insert intentional dialog, sound effects, music, graphics, and special effects to enhance the story.
- Cohesively tell a story through NLE (non-linear editing) using video, graphics, music, VO, and sound design.
- Cutting promos from podcasts, events, interviews, and live events.
- Create content optimized for social media platforms, aligned with company-wide campaigns and social media trends.
- Create quick, same-day-turnaround content for event promotion and recaps.
- Develop conversion-driven promotional content for digital platforms (paid traffic).
- Operate computer editing systems and equipment used for video content creation (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.).
- Improve video and sound quality using various software.
- Edit the video to include preselected music, interviews, sound clips, and other key elements of the project.
- Assist in archiving footage and finished projects in a highly organized manner.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 15
Duties
Capture Video Content:
- Assist in capturing video content, including but not limited to b-roll from various events (on and off campus), labs/classrooms, interviews, etc.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 5
Duties
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 15
Duties
Platform and Asset Management:
- Assist in managing the University’s YouTube Channel.
- Assisting in archiving RAW footage and completed projects.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 5
Duties
Produce course preview videos for online graduate programs.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of professional video editing experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 5 or more years
- * Do you have experience in digital asset management?
- Yes
- No
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Media Portfolio
Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504
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