Responsibilities

• Assist in the editing queue and workflow of instructional video content to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Edit informational/educational video content using advanced post-production techniques, including multi-camera editing, color correction, audio synchronization, noise reduction, and music/sound effect integration.
• Utilize industry-standard editing software and post-production tools to create polished, educational videos that meet technical specifications and branding standards.
• Complete course video content with 100% accuracy and minimal technical re-edits, optimizing formats for effective integration into web-based instructional materials and online course delivery systems.
• Ensure video accessibility compliance through accurate closed-captioning, audio descriptions, and other design practices that meet ADA and institutional standards.
• Organize and maintain digital content, media libraries, and project files while ensuring copyright compliance and proper attribution of licensed materials and faculty-provided content; assist in tracking data to assess efficiency and video engagement.
• Train and mentor student editors on post-production techniques, editing software, and educational video best practices.
• Assist in building sustainable video editing workflows and documentation for consistent quality and efficiency across projects.
• Apply existing style guides, templates, and technical standards that ensure brand consistency, quality assurance, and accessibility compliance across all video content.
• Contribute to process documentation creation and updates that enable team members to maintain consistency and independently execute routine editing tasks and troubleshoot common technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, television production, public relations, marketing, communications, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in digital media production, including planning, shooting, and editing informational/educational film.
• Demonstrate proficient experience in:
• - Video editing, preferably in an educational or e-learning context.
• - Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other relevant editing software.
• - Color grading log footage using Premiere Pro and third-party plug-ins
• - Visual storytelling, pacing, and instructional design principles.
• - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, prioritize, work independently, and meet strict deadlines.
• - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Videography, Film, Journalism and Technical Communication, Digital Media, or related field.
• Strong experience creating motion graphics in After Effects and in other animation software.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, captioning best practices).
• Familiarity with copyright compliance and fair use.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Demonstrated experience successfully working with university faculty and staff in education, instructional designers, or media production teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as an individual contributor and member of multiple internal and external teams and organizations.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
• With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.