Editor Student Assistant

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Student Title Classification Information

Quick Link https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/41482

Job Number SE246424

Position Information

Department or Unit Name Dodge College of Film and Media Arts General

Position Headcount 1

Position Title Editor Student Assistant

Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027

Term or Semester All Academic Year

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad

Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90

Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

On which Campus will this work be done? Orange

Approved Supervisor Travis Knox

Supervisor Email tknox@chapman.edu

Scheduling Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar

(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)

Desired Start Date 11/16/2026

Projected End Date 05/23/2027

Average number of hours per week Up to 10 Hrs

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary Dodge College of Film and Media Arts seeks a student Editor to support occasional Master Classes, live panels, and other college programming. The Editor will be responsible for editing full-length event recordings and creating short clips for the college’s website and socials.

Responsibilities

Applicants must have prior experience editing live-event footage, such as sports, concerts, performances, lectures, panel discussions, or similar multi-camera productions. Candidates should be comfortable working with professional editing software, organizing footage, syncing multiple cameras and audio, and preparing polished final exports.

Required Qualifications The successful candidate must be able to work independently, manage deadlines, take direction, and incorporate feedback from faculty and staff. This position requires someone who can stay organized and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Desired Qualifications This is an intermittent, as-needed student employment position. Hours will vary based on the college’s event calendar and editing deadlines, and may include daytime, evening, or weekend shifts. Flexibility and dependable communication are essential.

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Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS

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