Columbia University - New York, NY

posted 7 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
New York, NY
Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Video Editor and Cinematographer at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) is responsible for overseeing creative production and post-production processes, managing technical aspects of video production, and providing operational support for live events. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on producing high-quality educational video content and managing media workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Support SIPA live events and edits, and manage PCDEG post production, video editing and media management workflows.
  • Work with SIPA faculty and outside stakeholders in the filming and creation of digital education projects, video case studies, and website content.
  • Ensure technical specifications for digital editing projects are met, managing and maintaining audio, video, and lighting equipment.
  • Set up, operate, and maintain video filming equipment and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends to adopt emerging technologies that enhance production and post-production quality.
  • Manage the storage and organization of raw video files and work with freelance remote video editors as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in video production and post-production.
  • Strong technical knowledge of professional video equipment, including cameras, audio systems, and lighting.
  • Experience with the hardware/software and operation of Sony SE7 camera.
  • Proficient in industry-standard software for video editing and graphics creation, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Ability to troubleshoot production equipment to ensure proper functionality.
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a high standard for quality and accuracy.

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices for captioning and accessible content.
  • Additional years of directly related work experience.
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