Video Editor

$59,530 - $66,144/Yr

Pepperdine University - Calabasas, CA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time
Calabasas, CA
Educational Services

About the position

The Video Editor is responsible for providing post-production support on Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) videos created for Pepperdine University. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of advanced video design principles and industry practices, as the Video Editor will produce, design, and deliver moderate to complex videos that effectively tell the Pepperdine story while maintaining the brand's voice and standards. The position demands a clear command of the complete video production process, with a specialization in post-production editing, color grading, sound design, and motion graphics. Candidates should possess a high level of brand and design sense, self-sufficiency, and strong communication skills, enabling them to take creative direction in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Integrated Marketing Communications is directly tasked with supporting the University's mission and strategic plan by building brand equity, elevating the University's national reputation, providing strong and consistent institutional message leadership, and implementing effective integrated marketing and communication strategies. The Video Editor plays a central role in helping the department accomplish its goals, ensuring that all video content aligns with the university's strategic objectives. The Video Editor will execute expert-level video editing, including color grading, audio editing, titling, graphic design, and motion graphics. They will also be responsible for media logging, file management, and providing video production support as needed. Collaboration with the Integrated Marketing team and university partners is essential to meet project objectives within time and cost constraints. The role also involves researching and developing new technologies and creative trends, as well as training team members on these innovations. Upholding the university's mission through their work is a key expectation of this position.

Responsibilities

  • Execute expert-level video editing including color grading, audio editing, titling, graphic design, 2D/3D motion graphics, sound design, encoding, and image handling.
  • Capture, transfer, and log all selected video files into a shared storage device, determining and filtering the best shots.
  • Maintain a digital file storage organizational system and perform audio and video conversion and encoding.
  • Assist in video productions as needed, including transport, setup, strike, and media management.
  • Utilize project management software to update project status and store all pertinent records.
  • Provide client consultation to help determine the best approach to meeting clients' strategic goals.
  • Collaborate with the Integrated Marketing team and university partners on strategic and creative approaches to projects.
  • Research and develop new technologies/tools, creative trends, and skills, and implement & train team members.
  • Uphold University mission through work performed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Media Production, Journalism, Film, Video Editing or appropriate professional experience in related fields required.
  • 3+ years demonstrated professional experience working as a Video Editor utilizing either Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro or Avid Media Composer.
  • 3+ years experience with Adobe suite of products, including Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • 2+ years experience working with a shared/network storage device.
  • 2+ years experience with audio editing & color grading.
  • 2+ years experience with motion graphics and effects.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with different video formats, codecs, frame rates, audio compression, and standards for multiple viewing platforms.
  • Knowledge of production techniques and workflows including videography, compression, asset management, and file delivery.
  • Experience with adhering to established project file management systems.
  • Highly creative, organized and able to work independently with little direction.
  • Aptitude for learning and implementing new technologies quickly and effectively.
  • Highly experienced with Google suite.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree or advanced professional certificate in Communications, Media Production, Journalism, Film, Video Editing.
  • Experience working in marketing and higher education.
  • Ability to work and participate in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Experience using audio editing software such as Adobe Audition, Fairlight, or Protools.
  • Advanced knowledge of 2D and 3D software applications such as After Effects, Maya, or Cinema 4D.
  • Understanding key trends and issues in video post-production; comprehensive awareness and interest in new trends, platforms, and technologies for the emerging digital landscape.
  • Proven artistic and creative ability with a related portfolio of recent work samples.
  • Very strong organization, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay range of $28.62 - $31.80 per hour.
  • Robust and highly competitive benefits package offered by Pepperdine University.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity employer, ensuring a non-discriminatory work environment.
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