Video/Film Editor

$37,440 - $52,000/Yr

University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Educational Services

About the position

The Video/Film Editor at PBS Utah will play a crucial role in managing the production of sponsor messages and fundraising assets for both broadcast and digital platforms. This part-time position is integral to the sponsorship and development teams, ensuring high-quality video content that aligns with PBS Utah's mission of providing exceptional programming to the community.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of all business sponsorship and fundraising promos on all broadcast and digital channels on a weekly basis.
• Cross-train to allow back-up support for business sponsorships with the development producer.
• Provide support for development producer with pledge drives and other development assets.
• Work with Sales Coordinator, Traffic/Master Control, and editors to ensure smooth workflow, deliver assets, and track projects.
• Work with in-house production teams to coordinate remote shoots, audio recording, or extra production help.
• Keep on top of schedule changes and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain promo inventory on station logs.
• Keep all projects on schedule.
• Assist KUER with occasional video production and editing for fundraising initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Film or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Two years of demonstrated professional experience in the operation of digital/non-linear editing systems.
• Experience with graphics/VFX software.
• Familiarity with CODECs and compression basics and related software.
• Familiarity with all aspects of television video and audio production including field and studio applications is preferred.
• Familiarity with PBS and FCC rules and regulations guiding content and presentation of television programming for broadcast is required.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure, make creative decisions, and be organized to meet deadlines while assuring high technical and aesthetic standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop (full Premiere/Adobe Suite).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and commitment to working collaboratively with the business sponsorship team, development team, and other internal departments.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Hard-working and dependable, with the ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• General understanding of public media and the station's mission.

Benefits

• Pay Rate Range: $18 - $25 per hour based on experience.