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FUSE Student Researcher - Film & Digital Media (Part-time Temporary / Summer 202

Inside Higher Ed, Dahlonega, GA, United States


Job Title: FUSE Student Researcher - Film & Digital Media (Part-time Temporary / Summer 2026)

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 296832

Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for FUSE Student Researchers in Film & Digital Media on the Gainesville campus. This position is for two Assistant Editors to support the post‑production process of a short documentary by organizing media, preparing timelines, and assisting the Editor with edits and revisions. Responsibilities include ingesting and labeling footage, syncing audio, managing project files, creating rough assemblies, and handling exports. The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with editing software Premiere Pro, and an interest in documentary storytelling. Prior post‑production experience is a plus. The research assistant will join the FUSE program to conduct focused and meaningful research, scholarly and creative activities alongside a faculty researcher from June 1 – July 24, 2026. This includes in‑person workshops and group meetings once a week for the duration of the program.

Responsibilities

Review original documentary footage and archival footage.

Ingesting, labeling and organizing footage and managing project files.

Draft preliminary storyboard and narrative structure; obtain faculty feedback.

Implement revisions; refine narrative flow, pacing, and archival integration; perform technical adjustments.

Assemble rough and first fine cut, conduct peer review and faculty critique.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficient in Premiere with willingness to learn and collaborate.

Interest in documentary storytelling.

Required Qualifications

UNG student not graduating before December 2026.

Must have completed or be currently enrolled in MDST 3700.

Post‑Production Courses.

Salary
$12.00 per hour

Required Documents to Attach

Resume

Cover letter

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Aff… (the rest of the EEO statement omitted for brevity in this format).

Background Check

Position of Trust

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).

This position will not travel.

This position does not require security clearance.

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