Video Creator and Editor Summer Student

at  Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

2025 Summer Student – Video Creator and Editor Summer Student
Scientists at Perimeter Institute explore the cutting edge of modern theoretical physics. They grapple with everything from the mind-bending mysteries of the quantum realm to fundamental questions about the universe that inspire awe in people of all ages and backgrounds. Perimeter’s innovative research, training, and outreach programs lead to breakthroughs that can transform the lives of Canadians and people around the world.
Summer at Perimeter is busy and we need your help. We have summer student positions available throughout the Institute, running from May 5, 2025 to August 22, 2025.
The Communications and Public Engagement team is focusing on Perimeter’s 25th Anniversary celebrations in 2025! The Video Creator and Editor Summer Student is a highly organized and creative role dedicated to all things video creating and editing. Perimeter’s 25th Anniversary celebrations. This individual will both create videos regarding Perimeter’s culture, Perimeter’s 25th Anniversary celebrations and on research, training and outreach work, as well as editing and repurposing already existing video content.
“Perimeter is a long-term investment that will pay off exponentially. The work we do here will yield profound results – not only for the future of technology, but for the future of Canada and all of humanity.”
– Michael Serbinis, Board Chair, Perimeter Institute

Primary Duties Include:

• Video Editing:
• Mine the PIRSA repository (Perimeter’s seminar and video archive) for high quality, accessible content, extracting Perimeter’s ‘greatest hits’ and putting together short videos highlighting Perimeter’s best scientific content
• Collaborate on updating and improving PIRSA
• Using other existing video resources, create short videos for YouTube, web and socials, as well as for internal communications channels
• Video Creation, taking direction from Perimeter’s Digital Marketing Team:
• Create short videos about life and culture at and in Perimeter, including those about Perimeter researchers and staff
• Create short videos about Perimeter’s 25th Anniversary Platform activities and events, which may include some travel
• Create short videos about Perimeter research, training and outreach work

What you need to have:

• Working towards a degree in visual or digital arts, audio-visual technology or another related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven digital video creation and editing experience, including animation and sound editing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to story tell
• A detailed-oriented individual with demonstrated organizational skills

You might just be perfect if you:

• enjoy contributing your ideas in a team setting where you can see them take shape in front of you
• are seeking to develop and finesse skills you never even knew you had, and;
• want to work in an inclusive and welcoming environment

Perimeter summer students get more than just their feet wet here! Our healthy workplace, award winning facility and amazing team members will spoil you for future employment. Give us the chance to prove it! Perimeter’s summer students also participate in a collaborative project that gives back to Perimeter’s community.
Hurry up and submit your resume (not your CV) and cover letter before February 5, 2025. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in support of Perimeter Institute but will only be connecting with select individuals. We will only consider applications submitted through Perimeter Institute’s website.
Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate you during the application/interview process. Please contact accessibility@perimeterinstitute.ca for assistance.

MORE ABOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE

In less than 25 years, Perimeter Institute has grown into the world’s largest independent research hub devoted to theoretical physics, competing for talent with storied institutions like Stanford, Princeton, and Cambridge. Founded with a vision of fostering breakthroughs in our fundamental understanding of the universe, Perimeter provides the ideal environment for brilliant young minds seeking to make rapid advances in nascent research areas. Located in the dynamic, entrepreneurial Region of Waterloo, the not-for-profit Institute is a unique public-private endeavour that enables cutting-edge research, trains the next generation of scientific pioneers, and shares the power of physics through award-winning educational outreach and public engagement

• Video Editing:
• Mine the PIRSA repository (Perimeter’s seminar and video archive) for high quality, accessible content, extracting Perimeter’s ‘greatest hits’ and putting together short videos highlighting Perimeter’s best scientific content
• Collaborate on updating and improving PIRSA
• Using other existing video resources, create short videos for YouTube, web and socials, as well as for internal communications channels
• Video Creation, taking direction from Perimeter’s Digital Marketing Team:
• Create short videos about life and culture at and in Perimeter, including those about Perimeter researchers and staff
• Create short videos about Perimeter’s 25th Anniversary Platform activities and events, which may include some travel
• Create short videos about Perimeter research, training and outreach wor