FUSE Student Researcher - Documentary Editor (Part-Time Temporary / Summer 2024)

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

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The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for FUSE Student Researchers - Documentary Editor on the Gainesville campus. This position will work with a faculty film director to edit a 12-minute film using provided video and audio footage with supplementary media. The Student Documentary Editor will organize, transcribe, and categorize footage; work with faculty to structure the film's plot and edit clips into scenes and sequences; discern the narrative voice of the film and develop a unique visual design for the project; and complete a final cut of the film for screening to an audience. The research assistant will join the FUSE program to conduct focused and meaningful research, scholarly and creative activities alongside a faculty researcher from June 3 - July 26, 2024.

• Review, organize, and catalog video, audio, and photo files in Premiere Pro.
• Research comparable documentary storytelling approaches; develop an original point-of-view for the film¿s edit.
• Edit scenes and sequences using video and audio files.
• Transcribe video and audio interviews and write a structural blueprint for the film¿s edit. 
• Gather supplementary media (music, titles, stock video).
• Collect and organize feedback from faculty and test screening audiences.
• Communicate with faculty director and attend scheduled meetings and workshops sessions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with digital video footage and non-linear video and audio editing.
• Ability to organize a post-production workflow. 
• Evidence of time management skills.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Current UNG student not graduating before December 2024.
• Completion of at least one course in film & digital media post-production.
• Completion of at least one video project (narrative or documentary) as a video or sound editor.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This role is considered a position of trust.

Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.

• Position of Trust