Video Editor (Temporary)

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Posted Job Title

Video Editor (Temporary)

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

The Video Editor is a core member of the Office of Academic Innovation’s Learning Design and Technology Team. This role is responsible for editing high-quality online course content, program marketing assets, and a range of multimedia projects that support Penn Engineering Online and Penn Engineering. The editor will assemble and refine recorded footage, apply strong visual and audio editing techniques, and produce finished media that aligns with Penn standards. The role also provides production support for studio sessions, field shoots, and other multimedia needs. We strongly prefer candidates who can work on-site in Philadelphia.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Multimedia Production and works closely with instructional designers, faculty, media producers, and project managers. As our production volume grows, this role will help strengthen our internal media pipeline and uphold consistent quality across all deliverables.

Job Description

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Responsibilities:

Post Production

• Edit course lectures, demos, labs, and program videos from raw footage to final delivery

• Build motion graphics packages and simple animations for instructional content

• Mix audio, apply color correction, and ensure consistent brand look and feel

• Source and prep stock footage and design b roll sequences

• Maintain an organized file structure across productions, shared drives, and media servers

• QC final outputs for technical accuracy, accessibility needs, and brand compliance
   

Production Support

• Support studio recordings: setup, teardown, camera checks, lighting, and audio

• Track equipment usage and help maintain cameras, lights, mics, batteries, and accessories

• Serve as backup videographer and photographer for studio or field shoots

• Assist with documentation of workflows and improvements to the production pipeline

• Support special projects such as interviews, events, or short-form social content

 

Qualifications:

• 2 to 3 years of professional editing experience

• Expert level proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro

• Strong experience with After Effects for graphics and light animation

• Experience with Audition for audio cleanup and mixing

• Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and Lightroom

• Comfortable with multi cam editing and audio sync workflows

• Reliable file management habits with strong attention to detail

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing tasks in a high volume environment

• Strong communication skills and comfort working with faculty and subject matter experts

• Preferred: on site availability in Philadelphia for studio work and team collaboration

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.