Duration: 3 months to start
Job Description
- The Contract Video Editor & Videographer will support the Benefit Visualization (BV) Studio by working alongside researchers to edit, capture, and deliver clear, accurate studio-based video content.
- This role focuses on editing, hands-on filming, and basic demo setup support, under the direction of the BV Studio lead and project researchers.
- Video Editing & Post-Production (main accountability)
- Edit studio footage into clean, concise clips that highlight key product benefits and research outcomes.
- Perform basic post-production steps such as trimming, simple color and audio adjustments, and adding titles or callouts within established templates.
- Ensure all deliverables adhere to brand and technical accuracy guidance provided by the BV Studio team.
- Export and organize final files according to BV Studio naming and folder structures.
- Studio Videography & Capture
- Capture high-quality video content in the BV studio, including benefit demos and technical product shots.
- Operate studio cameras, basic lighting, and audio capture to ensure clear, usable footage.
- Follow established studio setups, shot lists, and framing guidance provided by the BV Studio lead or researchers.
- Support simple demo setup and tear-down (e.g., positioning products, props, and backdrops as directed).
- Collaboration with Researchers & Studio Team
- Work closely with scientists, researchers, and BV Studio staff to understand experiment objectives and visual needs.
- Take direction during filming sessions to adjust angles, timing, and coverage to accurately reflect product performance.
- Communicate progress, issues, and timing clearly so researchers know when footage and edits will be available.
- Maintain a professional, respectful presence in research environments, especially when studies involve human subjects.
- MUST 2+ years experience in video editing (studio, commercial, or research setting).
- WANT experience in videography (studio, commercial, or research setting).
- MUST Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar NLE) for basic editing, sound leveling, and adding simple on-screen text.
- Strong attention to detail, composition, and continuity, with the ability to follow specific visual and technical directions.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including openness to feedback and refinement.

