The Chronicle of Higher Education is hiring: Video Editor (Temporary) in United

Video Editor (Temporary)
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistentlyranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award fromForbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers.

Posted Job Title
Video Editor (Temporary)

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description
The Video Editor is a core member of the Office of AcademicInnovation's Learning Design and Technology Team. This role isresponsible for editing high-quality online course content, programmarketing assets, and a range of multimedia projects that supportPenn Engineering Online and Penn Engineering. The editor willassemble and refine recorded footage, apply strong visual and audioediting techniques, and produce finished media that aligns withPenn standards. The role also provides production support forstudio sessions, field shoots, and other multimedia needs. Westrongly prefer candidates who can work on-site inPhiladelphia.

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

Responsibilities
Post Production

Edit course lectures, demos, labs, and program videos from rawfootage to final delivery

Build motion graphics packages and simple animations forinstructional content

Mix audio, apply color correction, and ensure consistent brandlook and feel

Source and prep stock footage and design b roll sequences

Maintain an organized file structure across productions, shareddrives, 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 orfield shoots

Assist with documentation of workflows and improvements to theproduction pipeline

Support special projects such as interviews, events, orshort-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 lightanimation

Experience with Audition for audio cleanup and mixing

Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, andLightroom

Comfortable with multi cam editing and audio syncworkflows

Reliable file management habits with strong attention todetail

Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing tasks in a highvolume environment

Strong communication skills and comfort working with facultyand subject matter experts

Preferred: on site availability in Philadelphia for studio workand team collaboration

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Engineering and Applied Science

Pay Range
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization 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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

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

University Benefits

Health and Life : Penn offers comprehensive medical,prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurancebenefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.

Retirement : Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACAguidelines.

Equal Employment 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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

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