Job Description: Video ProducerRequisition Number: 20122508Type of Employment: Full-Time RegularNumber of Months:Months Employed: Full-time, 12 month positionNumber of Hours per Day/Week: 40Daily Hours: Typically 8am-5pm; some evening and weekend work may be required for video productionsSummary PositionThe Video Producer is responsible for managing video projects that support academic engagement for courses, and internal and external communication across the university. This position is also responsible for all aspects of video production including producing, script writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and rendering projects for different platforms including broadcast, YouTube, and social media. Additionally, this position is responsible for interacting directly with the end user i.e., university staff or faculty members to meet their needs for conceptualizing and creating digital content.This position is a part of the Learning Design and Support Team, which is a part of Teaching and Learning Technologies within the Office of Information Technology (IT). IT is in the division of Finance & Administration.Benefits of Working at Elon UniversityAs an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.• Immediate tuition remission for employees.• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.• Free use of campus fitness facilities.• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.Education RequirementsBachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.Degree/Major: Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred fields of study: communications, video production, media production or similar.Length of Experience: Required: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in the video production field, including experience in pre-production planning, scheduling and meeting with clients, live production, and post-production editing. Preferred: 3 to 5 years of experienceSupervisory Experience: NoSupervisory Experience DetailThis position does not supervise full-time staff, but does hire, train, and supervise student staff to support production work.Special Skills or ExperienceRequired:• Excellent communication and organizational skills.• Skilled in pre-production planning and scheduling and meeting with clients (such as faculty, staff and students) in collaboration with the academic project management process.• Extensive knowledge of camera operation, lighting, and sound recording for video.• Skilled in working with and coaching on-air talent.• Skilled in script writing and content organization.• Skilled in post-production work – editing video and creating content that shares a story and information effectively.• Familiarity with the creation of motion graphics, preferably in Adobe After Effects.• Ability to select optimal media formats for compression and streaming content.Preferred:• Working knowledge of YouTube Studio.• General understanding of video accessibility guidelines and captioning for ADA compliance.• General understanding of copyright.• Evidence of mentoring and providing training to others.• Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA and experience flying drones for videography.• Experience with studio/control room/remote video production.Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease include links to sample videos or a portfolio in your cover letter or resume.Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and will be accepted until April 30, 2023.Posting Date: 03/27/2023Closing Date: 4/30/2023Open Until Filled: NoGeneral Purpose of PositionThe Video Producer is responsible for managing video projects that support academic engagement for courses, and internal and external communication across the university. This position is also responsible for all aspects of video production including producing, script writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and rendering projects for different platforms including broadcast, YouTube, and social media. Additionally, this position is responsible for interacting directly with the end user i.e., university staff or faculty members to meet their needs for conceptualizing and creating digital content.This position is a part of the Learning Design and Support Team, which is a part of Teaching and Learning Technologies within the Office of Information Technology (IT). IT is in the division of Finance & Administration.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Manage video projects. (60% of time)• Conceptualize and produce creative video content with faculty, staff, and students using cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.• Develop multimedia content, primarily videos, using Adobe Creative Cloud products like Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and others as needed.• Publish video content for TLT and the university on its video platforms like Kaltura, YouTube, and social media platforms.• Develop creative solutions as a producer, script writer, director, and cinematographer, still photographer, editor, and motion graphic designer.• Optimize video formats and compression codecs for web, social media, digital signage, and other distributions.• Evaluate new project requests based on university impact, continuing relevance, institutional priorities, and required resources.• Consult with clients to understand, refine, and develop creative solutions in collaboration with instructional technologists, other TLT staff, and campus partners.• Work independently and as part of a team to establish project estimates, deliverables, and timelines; work closely with clients/stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to determine requirements and facilitate the creation of multimedia content.• Employ principles of digital accessibility in content creation, such as video captions and color contrast.• Advise faculty, staff, and students on best practices for remote production and self-service projects.• Monitor general media copyright laws, especially applicable to electronic media.• Remain informed of current video trends, techniques, and best practices through research, training, and workshops.2. Partner with university departments and other video producers. (20% of time)• Collaborate with University Communications for high-profile productions, such as Presidential and University Advancement videos, and other special projects.• Support with video coverage of major university events, such as opening of school, Homecoming, and commencements and share footage between different production teams.• Lead the Video Users Group and support video stakeholders on campus to enhance video productions through knowledge sharing and collaboration.3. Support TLT operations. (20% of time)• Research, order, and maintain video production gear and software for TLT.• Serve as an active member of TLT supporting the advancement of instructional technologies.• Provide training and consultations to students, faculty, and staff on video production, audio/video equipment, and software for producing and publishing creative content.• Hire, supervise, develop, and mentor Teaching and Learning Technologies’ video production students.Other duties as needed or required.Education and ExperienceEducationRequired: Bachelor’s degree. Preferred fields of study of communications, video production, media production or similar.Work ExperienceRequired: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience. Experience in the video production field, including experience in pre-production planning, scheduling and meeting with clients, live production, and post-production editing.Preferred: 3 to 5 years of experienceKnowledge, Skills, TrainingRequired:• Excellent communication and organizational skills.• Skilled in pre-production planning and scheduling and meeting with clients (such as faculty, staff and students) in collaboration with the academic project management process.• Extensive knowledge of camera operation, lighting, and sound recording for video.• Skilled in working with and coaching on-air talent.• Skilled in script writing and content organization.• Skilled in post-production work – editing video and creating content that shares a story and information effectively.• Familiarity with the creation of motion graphics, preferably in Adobe After Effects.• Ability to select optimal media formats for compression and streaming content.Preferred:• Working knowledge of YouTube Studio.• General understanding of video accessibility guidelines and captioning for ADA compliance.• General understanding of copyright.• Evidence of mentoring and providing training to others.• Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA and experience flying drones for videography.• Experience with studio/control room/remote video production.Does this position require driving for the university? NoAdditional InformationTo apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4051090Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.https://www.jobelephant.com/jeid-a50885d2ac74654b84b1e92e87b74304
