About the role#
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) is looking for a graduate student to support video post-production and digital media development. You will help transform recorded interviews, events, and educational content into digital assets that highlight academic inventors and their impact on society. This role is open to currently enrolled USF graduate students.
What you'll do#
- Edit long-form and short-form video content, including interviews, webinars, documentaries, and promotional materials.
- Produce video segments for NAI initiatives such as Invention Insider and Campus-to-Commerce.
- Create short-form video clips for social media, websites, newsletters, and digital campaigns.
- Add captions, titles, transitions, graphics, and branded elements to video projects.
- Perform audio editing, color correction, and quality control.
- Organize and maintain raw footage, project files, and completed digital assets.
- Format and export video content for various platforms and distribution channels.
- Collaborate with NAI creative and communications teams to meet production schedules and deadlines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate program in film, digital media, communications, journalism, or a related field.
- Experience with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
- Familiarity with Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, or Canva is beneficial.
- Strong attention to detail, visual storytelling, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- A portfolio or examples of previous video editing work is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Hybrid or Remote (Tampa, FL).
- Hours: Up to 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: $22 per hour for MS students; $30 per hour for PhD students.
About University of South Florida
The University of South Florida is a public research institution founded in 1956. It operates campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. The university serves approximately 50,000 students from nearly 150 countries. It maintains a large research program and holds membership in the Association of American Universities.
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