Instructional Video Editor

Reference
1107800

Branch
UCL

Start date
23/02/2026

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
Full time; 36.5 hours per week

Dress code
Not Applicable

Rate of pay
£20.07

Holiday rate
£3.76

Role

• We are seeking a detail-oriented Instructional Video Editor to transform live lecture recordings into engaging, self-paced online learning videos. This role involves editing long-form lecture content into structured modules, enhancing clarity and flow, and adding light animations and visual elements to improve learner engagement.
• The ideal candidate understands how people learn online and can balance clean, professional editing with simple, purposeful motion graphics.

Duties and responsibilities

• Edit live lecture recordings into concise, learner-focused video segments
• Remove pauses, errors, off-topic sections, and repetition
• Organize content into logical chapters or modules
• Sync slides, screen recordings, and instructor video where applicable
• Adjust audio levels, color correction, and visual consistency

Learning-Focused Enhancements

• Add basic animations and motion graphics (e.g., lower thirds, callouts, highlights, simple transitions)
• Emphasize key points visually using text overlays or graphical cues
• Ensure pacing and structure support self-paced learning
• Apply consistent branding, templates, and style guidelines

Content Management & Delivery

• Export videos in formats optimized for learning management systems (LMS)
• Organize files and versions clearly for review and updates
• Collaborate with instructors or curriculum designers to clarify intent
• Implement feedback and revisions efficiently

Skills and experience

• Proficiency with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
• Basic motion graphics/animation experience (e.g., After Effects, Premiere templates, Canva, or similar)
• Strong audio editing skills (noise reduction, leveling, clarity)
• Familiarity with screen capture and slide-based contentInstructional Awareness
• Understanding of how long-form lectures translate into effective online learning
• Ability to identify and reinforce learning objectives visually
• Experience with self-paced or asynchronous learning content (preferred)

Professional Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Clear communication and receptiveness to feedback
• Comfort working with repetitive or high-volume content

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills/Qualifications

• Experience in e-learning, instructional design, or educational media
• Familiarity with LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, etc.)
• Experience creating captions or accessibility-friendly content
• Knowledge of basic learning principles (chunking, cognitive load, pacing)
• Experience with templates and scalable production workflows

Location
UCL; remote working

Additional information

This job will close for applications at 11.59pm on Tuesday February 3rd. Interviews will be held shortly after.

*Please note to be eligible to work within this role, you must have the right to work in the UK, be physically based in the UK and be able to travel to our London based office for a RTW check (if required).

*If you have a full-time contract of employment with UCL, you are not able to work through UCL Unitemps at the same time.

Unitemps reserves the right to close this advert for applications prior to the date specified above, if a high volume of suitable applications are received so pleased don't delay applying.

Unitemps payroll is monthly, one month in arrears, please see the payroll dates here.

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