Assistant Video Editor/Content Creator
About The Position
ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers, and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself. We are seeking an Assistant Video Editor/Content Creator to support the creation of engaging content to promote engineering innovations, educational outreach, and membership engagement. This role requires hands-on editing, shooting, and producing content for digital platforms, events, and publications, ensuring high-quality storytelling highlighting engineering advancements.
Requirements
- bachelor’s degree or additional equivalent work experience in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field
- at least two years of experience in video production, with demonstrated proficiency in shooting, editing (Adobe Premiere, After Effects), and producing content from concept to delivery
- Relationship Management – A collaborative mindset with a passion for creating impactful content.
- Project Management – A detailed approach and ability to work independently and remain organized in order to meet commitments and balance competing priorities
- Knowledge of social media platforms and digital trends, including optimization for YouTube engineering and STEM audiences.
- Understanding of AI in video production and a keen interest in emerging technology.
- Must provide a reel or portfolio showing video work.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering background or familiarity with technical subjects is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist and collaborate with the video team to produce short-form videos and marketing content for YouTube, social media, and ASME events.
- Edit in Adobe Premiere, incorporating graphics, animation, music, and effects while adhering to ASME brand guidelines. Execute revisions and notes quickly.
- Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment on location at ASME offices and conferences, universities, and tech companies, ensuring professional-quality footage.
- Shoot and produce independently on location and at ASME events.
- Conceptualize and produce short-form content from pre through post-production. Includes scripting, shooting, and editing.
- Conceptualize and produce short-form iPhone videos.
- Collaborate with graphics teams to create and implement new animation and visual techniques.
- Manage production paperwork, emails, and shoot logistics, including scripts, scheduling, call sheets, and release forms.
- Assist in the loading and unloading of equipment to and from location.
- Create and refine YouTube thumbnails, titles, and descriptions to target audiences such as students, early to mid-career engineers, and people interested in STEM.
- Upload footage, assets, and projects to ASME’s DAM, including metadata and notes.
- Remain knowledgeable about current and emerging AI video production capabilities and implement in projects/workflow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
