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Production Assistant
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Job ID 73494
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Psychology, Department of
Category Technical
Job Description

Student will aid lead editor in finalizing a series of educational video modules comprised of interview clips and motion graphics. As an assistant editor, you will start by primarily trimming down raw interview footage to fit our episodic format, but over time you will learn the ins-and-outs of the project with opportunities to later lead edits yourself. In addition, you may also be tasked with:

  • Basic color correction

  • Finding/curating digital assets including music, SFX, graphical elements, etc

  • Annotating clips to suggest locations for motion graphics, transitions, etc 

Candidates interested in this position may apply directly by sending their resume, cover letter, and portfolio/reel of past work (optional, but highly encouraged) to the hiring manager: Stephanie Preston, at prestos@umich.edu

Educational Value

Value of the Position: 

  • Student will enhance their video & sound editing skills

  • Opportunity to get hands-on with a project featuring experts in the world of psych academia

Job Requirements
  • Required Qualifications:

  • Graduation from high school

  • Experience with industry-standard video editing software: Final Cut Pro, Da Vinci Resolve, Premiere Pro (preferred), or any comparable software

  • Experience with one or more collaborative audio-visual, multimedia projects
     

  • Desired Qualifications:  

  • Strong video, animation & sound editing experience

  • Nuanced understanding of target audience, desired tone, and visual brand identity

  • Familiarity with After Effects is a plus

  • Desire to learn more about the latest and greatest research within the field of psychology

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour to $26.00/hour
Hours 10.0 hours per week
Time Frame Spring/Summer
Start Date Monday, May 19, 2025
End Date Monday, September 1, 2025
Primary Contact East Hall
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Supervisor N/A
Work Location East Hall - Ann, Arbor, Michigan
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