Research Assistant: Junior Video Editor – Documentary Fundraising Reel

Faculty Laura Lanteri is looking for a talented student or junior editor to help edit a short fundraising reel for an independent documentary project focused on beauty, culture, identity, and the global beauty industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Edit a short fundraising / pitch reel using existing documentary footage, interviews, archival material, still photography, and other visual assets
• Work closely with the director to shape the narrative, pacing, tone, and emotional arc
• Review and organize footage and identify the strongest moments
• Create rough cuts and incorporate feedback through several rounds of revisions
• Integrate music, titles, text, and simple graphics where appropriate
• Help establish a cohesive visual language for the reel
• Prepare a polished final edit suitable for presentations to investors, producers, and potential partners

Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills

• Experience editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar
• A strong sense of storytelling, rhythm, music, and pacing
• Good visual taste and an interest in documentary filmmaking
• An ability to take creative direction while also bringing your own ideas to the edit
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Reliability and comfort working collaboratively through revisions

WORK MODE

Hybrid/Remote - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.

Hourly Rate: $31.37/hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University.

Responsibilities:

Faculty Laura Lanteri is looking for a talented student or junior editor to help edit a short fundraising reel for an independent documentary project focused on beauty, culture, identity, and the global beauty industry. Research Assistants will be editing a short fundraising / pitch reel using existing documentary footage, interviews, archival material, still photography, and other visual assets.

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