Research Assistant - Content Editor

Position: Research Assistant - Content Editor-1
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** Department:
** School of Communication
** Time Type:
** Part time
** Job Type:
** Temporary (Fixed Term)
** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Work Modality:
**** Union:
** Excluded
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* Job Description:

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* Summary:

** Serve as the editor for Adventure Scientists’ documentary package highlighting the Hemlock census project, ensuring a compelling and visually polished final product. Responsibilities include performing advanced color correction to achieve consistent tone and mood, applying sound sweetening techniques for clear and balanced audio, and delivering a professional-quality edit that meets organizational standards.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Responsible for editing and producing a polished 2-minute documentary by selecting and organizing raw footage, applying professional transitions, color correction, and audio enhancements, incorporating captions or graphics as needed, and ensuring the final cut effectively conveys the intended narrative within the allotted time frame.
* Responsible for editing four short-form social media videos by selecting and refining raw clips, applying transitions, color correction, and audio balancing, adding captions, branding elements, and engaging graphics, and ensuring each piece is optimized for platform-specific formats and audience engagement.
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* Competencies:

*** Displaying Creativity.
* Prioritizing and Organizing.
** Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
*** Part-Time.
* 10 hours per week.
* Temporary position.
* Continuation of the program/position is contingent upon external funding.
** Salary Range:*** $25.00 per hour.
** Required

Education and Experience:

*** Bachelor's degree.
* 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
** Other Duties:
*** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
** Benefits**.
** Other Details
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* Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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