High Point University is hiring: Social Media Video Editor in High Point
High Point University, High Point, NC, US, 27264
High Point University's Office of Communications is seeking a Social Media Video Editor. Are you a master at grabbing attention in just a few seconds with your video edits? Do you live and breathe video trends-crafting videos that stop thumbs mid-scroll? We're on the hunt for a creative powerhouse to join the High Point University social media team as a video editor. As the video editor, you will know how to tailor videos for maximum engagement on various platforms. You will transform raw footage into jaw-dropping edits - quick cuts, snappy captions, the perfect sound bite. You will deliver polished, hype-worthy videos that are ready to go live. You will enjoy collaboration and work hand-in-hand with our creative team to brainstorm bold ideas, take feedback like a pro and push every project to the next level. You will be ready to highlight High Point University's incredible distinctions in both long-form and short-form video storytelling and work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation. Your work will be seen by thousands (or millions!) and make a difference in how people experience our university brand.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- Bachelor's degree required
- Comprehensive knowledge of Premiere Pro and the Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong creative and storytelling abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple briefs simultaneously
- Expertise in building creative edits aligned with trends and culture
- Flexibility in adapting ideas
- Innovative approach to executing social content and advertising
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks
- Experienced with videography fundamentals (F-stops, shutter speed, white balance)
- Proficiency with audio recording and editing
- Understanding of video compression and export settings (H.265, bitrates)
- Track record of creating engaging social media content
- Experienced in animated caption/subtitle creation
- Unmatched attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Have a deep understanding of short form content - hooks, storytelling, pacing, and strategy
- Directs and shoots professional-quality video content featuring HPU students, faculty and staff, as well as at on-location events
- Edits and produces compelling video that enhance our brand on social media
- Manages the complete video production lifecycle from pre-production (scripting/storyboarding) to final delivery (encoding/uploading to social)
- Repackages content to get greatest exposure for existing footage and stories
- Creates professional captions and subtitles via transcription
- Assembles raw footage and transfer or uploading to a computer
- Analyzes and follow a script, screenplay or outline when performing edits
- Inputs sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voice-overs
- Adds graphics to enhance footage
- Digitally splices film and video, synchronizing them into one rough cut file
- Improves and corrects lighting, coloring and faulty footage
- Works closely with Directors to present a final product that matches their vision
- Make revisions to edits upon request
- Create motion graphics and visual effects to enhance video content
- Ensures consistent visual style and production quality across all video project
- Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students' parents, faculty, co-workers and managers.
- Passionately promote The Premier Life Skills University through content in a manner consistent with the university's brand.
- Ensures the University is positively represented in all videos
- Ensures projects are completed and published on schedule
- Ensure videos are amplified and repackaged appropriately to best promote university stories and our mission
- Ensures content is consistent with the university brand and positively promotes the university.
For more information about this position, please contact Kaylee Billings, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Marketing | Office of Communications at kbrown5@highpoint.edu