Video Editor - Degrees

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented Video Editor with strong camera operation skills to join our academic production team. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for both capturing high-quality video content and performing end-to-end post-production for university-level educational videos. You will collaborate closely with faculty, subject matter experts (SMEs), and instructional designers to create visually compelling, pedagogically sound video assets optimized for learning platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

🎥 Camera Operations & On-Site Production

● Set up and operate DSLRs/mirrorless cameras, lighting rigs, and audio equipment for academic shoots.

● Film faculty lectures, tutorials, and expert interviews in a professional and studio-like setup.

● Ensure optimal framing, lighting, composition, and sound for every shoot.

● Provide input on shot design and visual storytelling during production.

✂️ Video Editing & Post-Production

● Edit academic videos using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Camtasia, or Final Cut Pro.

● Apply motion graphics, text overlays, subtitles, and transitions to enhance viewer engagement.

● Maintain consistency in branding, style, and pacing across video assets.

● Collaborate with designers and academic teams to align visuals with learning goals.

🚀 Content Optimization & Delivery

● Prepare videos for upload on platforms such as LMS, YouTube, and internal portals.

● Ensure videos are pedagogically structured, easy to follow, and aligned with curriculum requirements.

● Perform video compression, format conversions, and platform-specific optimization.

🎧 Technical Management

● Handle and maintain all media equipment including tripods, lapel mics, gimbals, and backup drives.

● Ensure organized file management, media backup, and archival of raw and final content.

Qualifications & Skills:

📍 Education

● Degree/Diploma in Film Production, Mass Media, Communication, Visual Arts, or a related field.

📍 Experience

● 2–5 years in video editing and camera operation, preferably in academic, corporate, or edtech setups.

● Demonstrated experience in studio shoots, tutorial-style videos, and documentary formats.

📍 Technical Proficiency

● Adobe Premiere Pro, Camtasia, After Effects, Final Cut Pro (or equivalent).

● Understanding of camera settings, white balance, exposure, and audio recording techniques.

● Experience with motion graphics, color correction, and sound syncing.

📍 Soft Skills

● Strong sense of visual storytelling and attention to detail.

● Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

● Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production schedule.