The A&S Interdisciplinary Science Cooperative's Transformation Network Program is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Multimedia Assistant to help bring impactful stories to life through documentary-style short films. This position is ideal for a student who is passionate about visual storytelling and enjoys crafting compelling narratives through video editing while working within established branding and production guidelines.
The successful candidate will be able to balance direction from a mentor with independent initiative, manage multiple deadlines, maintain strong organizational skills, and communicate effectively throughout the production process. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro is required, including experience with color correction, audio mixing, and integrating primary footage and b-roll into a cohesive and engaging story.
Applicants should have prior hands-on experience editing video projects in Adobe Premiere Pro and demonstrate an ability to transform raw footage into polished visual content that connects with audiences.

This position supports the Shared.Futures program (www.sharedfutures.ga11ery), an initiative of the lntermountain West Transformation Network (https://transformimw.unm.edu/). See prior videos at https://www.sharedfutures.gallery/media.  

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assist with tasks as needed based on the demands of assigned project.
• Willingness to learn, ability to take constructive direction and apply feedback, excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Work with various members of the research group, including other undergraduate researchers, graduate researchers, and the PIs.
• Meet with the PIs and other members of the team, as needed, and check and respond to email and other messaging platforms on a consistent basis.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Minimum qualifications:
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to meet in person and via Zoom for regular scheduled meetings.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Access to a computer with sufficient graphics capabilities to operate Premiere Pro reliably.
• Prior experience of video editing experience in a similar setting

Preferred qualifications:
• At least one year of video editing experience in a similar setting
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience with color grading and audio mixing.
• Understanding of cohesive narrative structure and pacing, and ability to effectively integrate b-roll to support storytelling

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