Senior Video Editor and Cinematographer

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000

Position Summary

Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Video Editor and Cinematographer whose work will span creative production, post-production leadership, technical expertise and management, live event production, and operational support. Reporting to the Technical Director of Event Production at SIPA's Communications and External Relations (CXR) unit and the Director of Picker Center Digital Education Group (PCDEG), the Senior Video Editor will be responsible for working closely with CXR and the PCDEG in the following areas: filming and editing of live events at SIPA, including the Institute for Global Politics (IGP); producing website content, videos, video case studies for EMPA Program and Picker Center Executive Education projects, producing other SIPA online education projects and classes.

This role requires a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make informed decisions and exercise good judgment in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of and experience editing long form documentaries and high-end educational video content is a plus. This is a technical job, requiring deep understanding of video editing, graphics creation, cinematography, live production and media management.

At SIPA-the world's leading school of global policy-we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We work to cultivate these values in our practices, programs and policies. We aim to create a workplace that is welcoming and celebrates the unique lived experiences of all our staff, students and faculty. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the School. Applicants are encouraged to include information in their cover letter about how they will further this goal.

Responsibilities

Post-Production Leadership:

• Support SIPA live events and edits, and manage PCDEG post production, video editing and media management work flows, including managing media assets for onsite and remote video editing, training of student intern editors, creation and management of graphics, accessibility/captions.

Creative Production:

• Work with SIPA faculty and outside stakeholders and vendors in the filming and creation of digital education projects, video case studies, and website content.

Technical Expertise with Editing Workflows and Live Event Workflows:

• Ensure the technical specifications and requirements for CXR and Picker Center digital editing projects are met, managing and maintaining Picker Center audio, video, and lighting equipment.
• Set up, operate, and maintain video filming equipment and systems and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

Operational Support:

• Stay abreast of industry trends to adopt emerging technologies that enhance production and post-production quality.
• Support digital education and outreach projects for SIPA's Institute for Global Politics (IGP).
• Manage the storage and organization of raw video files and work with freelance remote video editors as needed.

Perform related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in video production and post-production, with experience with narrative video and digital education projects, graphics, accessibility/captions, and post-production/editing.
• Strong technical knowledge of professional video equipment, including cameras, audio systems, and lighting.
• Experience with the hardware/software and operating of our Sony SE7 camera as well as demonstrated ability to produce sophisticated high-value content is critical.
• Proficient in industry-standard software for video editing and graphics creation, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, or similar tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot production equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for quality and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices for captioning and accessible content.
• Additional years of directly related work experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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