MOTION DESIGNER & VIDEO EDITOR

LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri

ABOUT THE JOB

The Motion Design & Video Editor will lead video editing and motion design for the MU Health Care and University of Missouri School of Medicine in-house creative agency. Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team, including writers, designers, and creatives on storytelling across many video and content platforms. Assemble raw footage and sound to create unique and exciting stories for our high-profile brand across social content, websites, broadcast video, commercials, and more.

SALARY RANGE  $52,666 - $83,179

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

See a comprehensive list of benefits here .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conceptualize and develop visual content, including graphics, animation, and video footage for a variety of media platforms. 
• Review and analyze shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scene value and contribution to continuity. 
• Evaluate videos from various sources, splice film footage, shoot, and combine with other scenes to create a cohesive story. 
• Research audio, video, colors, animation, etc., and collaborate with the creative team for graphic design. 
• Combine visual footage with audio sound effects, dialogue, ambient sound, and a musical soundtrack to create emotion in the story. 
• Edit video footage and add effects and elements to enhance motion graphics. Evaluate edited footage to ensure it matches the script story and meets the narrative agenda of the creative strategists. 
• Use computer editing software programs, video switching devices, digital video effects programs, and other tools to assemble film components. 
• Create sound effects by recording specific audio clips or choose audio effects from a database of sounds to include in the final film. 
• Discuss the project timeline, narrative structure, story goals, and more with the creative team as the project is edited. 
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry best practices to maximize efficiency. 
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, film, video production, communications, or a related field.  
• Experience in Adobe After Effects or a related software. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. 

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.