Video Editor

Position Type

Staff

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

University Advancement elevates UNCG’s reputation, advances institutional strategy, and fosters community pride through integrated communications aligned with its public mission as a student-centered research university. The department develops and executes strategic communications and marketing initiatives that enhance visibility, engage key audiences, and convey the University’s distinctive value. Working across schools, colleges, and administrative units, University Communications manages media relations, marketing campaigns, content strategy, branding, digital engagement, sponsorships, and crisis communications.

Position Summary

The Video Editor is a post-production specialist within the Office of University Communications, responsible for editing, assembling, and delivering high-quality video content that supports the University’s marketing, communications, enrollment, and storytelling goals. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Image Services, this position focuses primarily on the post-production phase of video projects — transforming raw footage into polished, compelling video assets that meet the University’s brand standards and communicate effectively across digital, social media, and multimedia platforms.

The Video Editor works collaboratively with the Image Services team and University Communications colleagues to support a high volume of concurrent video projects, bringing technical expertise, creative judgment, and strong workflow management skills to the post-production process. This position may also assist with video production tasks as capacity and project requirements allow.

Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY AND ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IN A BROADCAST TELEVISION, RADIO AND EMERGING MEDIA ENVIRONMENT; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in film, video production, media production, communications, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of professional video editing experience, with a demonstrated portfolio of polished video deliverables across multiple formats.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Audition (or equivalent audio editing software).
• Strong understanding of color grading, audio mixing, motion graphics, and video post-production workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet production deadlines reliably.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to technical quality in all deliverables.
• Experience in higher education, institutional, or marketing video production.
• Proficiency with DaVinci Resolve or other professional color grading platforms.
• Experience with 3D motion graphics or compositing.
• Familiarity with digital asset management platforms.
• Background in audio production, podcast editing, or voiceover direction.

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name,

• Company Name,

• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.

• Email Address

• Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range

$35,000 – $42,653

Org #-Department

University Communications - 33901

Work Hours of Position

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, M–F, with some evenings/weekends for events or deadlines.

Number of Months per Year

12

Posting Requirements

Job Family

Information & Education

Career Banded Title

Broad & Emerging Media Tech

Open Date

10/15/2026

Close Date

11/04/2026

FTE

1.000

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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