FUSE Student Researcher - Film & Digital Media (Part-time Temporary / Summer 2026)

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for FUSE Student Researchers in Film & Digital Media on the Gainesville campus. This position is for two Assistant Editors to support the post-production process of a short documentary by organizing media, preparing timelines, and assisting the Editor with edits and revisions. Responsibilities include ingesting and labeling footage, syncing audio, managing project files, creating rough assemblies, and handling exports. The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with editing software Premiere Pro, and an interest in documentary storytelling. Prior post-production experience is a plus. The research assistant will join the FUSE program to conduct focused and meaningful research, scholarly and creative activities alongside a faculty researcher from June 1 - July 24, 2026. This includes in-person workshops and group meetings once a week for the duration of the program.

Responsibilities

• Review original documentary footage and archival footage.
• Ingesting, labeling and organizing footage and managing project files.
• Draft preliminary storyboard and narrative structure; faculty feedback.
• Implement revisions; refine narrative flow, pacing, and archival integration; technical adjustments.
• Assembling rough and first fine cut, peer review and faculty critique.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Premiere with willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Interest in documentary storytelling.

Required Qualifications

• UNG student not graduating before December 2026.
• Must have completed or be currently enrolled in MDST 3700.
• Post-Production Courses

Proposed Salary

$12.00 per hour

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter