Post Producer

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.

What We’re Looking For:

The Post Producer supports the successful completion of video content across multiple product lines by coordinating projects through established production and post production workflows. This role works closely with 2U Media Production, Media Operations, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to help ensure media deliverables are completed on time and meet established quality standards. The role combines logistical coordination and editorial awareness, requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Post Producer helps track project milestones, coordinate editing workflows, and support quality control processes throughout post production. A successful Post Producer is a collaborative team member who communicates clearly across teams, demonstrates sound judgment when resolving issues, and maintains a strong focus on delivering high quality media content for our university partners.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Serve as a liaison between media production teams and external post production vendors to support the execution of post production tasks and ensure clear communication of timelines, requirements and deliverables.
• Coordinate post production activities for assigned projects, including maintaining post production calendars, tracking milestones, and flagging delays. 
• Support editorial and technical quality control by reviewing content during Video Quality Assurance (VQA), communicating feedback to editors, and ensuring media assets meet program and production standards. Some light editing may be required.
• Assist with the final delivery of media assets, ensuring files are properly prepared, reviewed, and delivered according to established standards and timelines. 
• Collaborate with team members, support post production planning and contribute to ongoing workflow improvements.

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Video/Film Production, or a related field, with 3+ years of professional experience in video/digital media post production and familiarity with end-to-end media workflows..
• Working knowledge of file based production and post production processes, including common formats, codecs, frame rates, and aspect ratios. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Experience working with media asset management systems and project tracking tools (e.g., AHA!, Jira) and comfort using collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Slack.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with internal teams, partners, and vendors.

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced production environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to high quality deliverables
• Ability to build productive working relationships with internal teams, partners, and vendors

Working conditions:

While this role is based in South Africa, it operates within a US time zone.

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, ZA benefits include: 

• 2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year
• Subsidised medical aid with Discovery Health Medical Scheme
• 4% 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non-profit organization, study leave, sports leave and a company-wide festive season break

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike. 

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: [email protected]. 

About 2U Inc. 

For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading global online learning platform, 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4,000 digital education offerings — from free courses to full degrees — and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit 2U.com.

About edX

edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. Together with the majority of the world’s top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 45 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full degrees. And we're not stopping there — we're relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at edX.org.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay. 

2U is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. 2U requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.