Florida Gulf Coast University - OPS Video Editor & Digital Media Assistant, Dendritic Institute

Video Editor is needed in Fort Myers, United States.

Client: Florida Gulf Coast University

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

The OPS Video Editor & Digital Media Assistant supports the Dendritic Institute for Human-Centered AI & Data Science by leading all video production, editing, and digital media activities for the Institute and its educational programs, including the FGCU AI Academy. This position plays a critical role in transforming recorded academic content into high-quality, accessible, and engaging asynchronous learning materials and public-facing media.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following specialized duties:

Video Production & Editing

• Edit all recorded video content for the Dendritic Institute, including:
• AI Academy asynchronous courses
• Training programs, workshops, and webinars
• Promotional and outreach videos
• Perform full post-production workflows:
• Audio cleanup (noise reduction, leveling, removal of filler sounds)
• Visual cleanup (removal of distracting facial movements, awkward pauses)
• Strategic replacement of speaker video with slides, graphics, or visual highlights when pedagogically appropriate
• Ensure consistent pacing, clarity, and professional presentation across all videos.

Digital Media Design & Visual Enhancement

• Create and integrate visual elements such as:
• Title cards, lower-thirds, and outro screens
• Highlighted text, key concepts, and callouts
• Branded graphics aligned with FGCU and Dendritic Institute standards
• Assist in the creation of thumbnails, visual assets, and basic motion graphics for educational and promotional use.

AI Academy & Educational Media Support

• Prepare platform-ready videos for learning management systems and online delivery.
• Generate and review captions/subtitles to ensure accessibility and accuracy, particularly for technical terminology.
• Organize video files, assets, and exports following established naming conventions and workflows.
• Support continuous improvement of video quality and instructional clarity.

YouTube Channel & Public Media Management

• Manage and maintain the Institute’s YouTube channel(s), including:
• Uploading and organizing videos
• Applying consistent titles, descriptions, and thumbnails
• Ensuring branding and messaging alignment
• Support dissemination of educational and outreach content through video-based platforms.

Other Duties:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Digital Media Design (DMD) or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent).
• Experience with digital media production, educational video editing, or online content creation.
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with captioning, accessibility standards, or learning platforms is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

All employees are expected to:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and quality standards in digital media production.
• Apply critical thinking to improve workflows, media quality, and production efficiency.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and collaborators.
• Respond positively to supervision, guidance, and feedback.
• Provide a professional, welcoming, and supportive environment.
• Manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and projects in a dynamic academic environment.

Additional Information

Location: Main Campus

Time Type: Part time

Posted on: Posted Today

Time left to apply: End Date: January 16, 2026 (6 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R0007049