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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Video and Multimedia Production Specialist for Nevada Online. This position is a multifaceted role that offers the opportunity to leverage creativity and technical expertise in support of the Nevada Online website and online classes. Responsibilities include designing, creating, and producing high-quality video and multimedia elements that enhance the online learning experience. This encompasses crafting professional course videos as well as marketing materials. Storytelling and scripting skills are crucial for developing engaging content, while pre- and post-production expertise will be utilized to bring those stories to life. The specialist will share knowledge of media technologies, including interactive digital media, digital imaging, and video technology, to help develop engaging instructional and outreach goals.
Staying fluent in the latest media applications is key to remaining ahead of the curve. The specialist will manage student employees assisting with video production, editing and captioning. This role plays a key part in shaping the online learning experience for Nevada Online students and telling the Nevada Online story to the community at-large. The position reports directly to the Associate Director.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Consult with instructors and colleagues to understand video content goals and objectives
- Plan video scripts and storyboards
- Operate video cameras, on location or in the lightboard studio, to capture lecture and other content
- Shoot professional-grade original and creative videos with an eye toward composition, lighting and audio
- Develop, plan, and produce a variety of lab, instructional, outreach, and promotional dynamic media projects utilizing a variety of digital media technologies, techniques, and elements (video, audio, graphics, photography, animation, etc.)
- Create appropriate graphics, animations, still images, and other audio/visual elements
- Oversee digital media management software and hardware
- Establish protocols for routine cataloging and archiving of videos, photos, audio recordings, etc.
- Edit and assemble instructional and promotional videos in post-production, including integrating third-party media into course content
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR a Master’s Degree and one year of related work experience.
Related Experience: Video pre-production, production, post-production processes
Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty – B
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision – Health Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Department Information
Nevada Online is a newly formed department which is leading the online learning initiative for the University. This is a progressive department who supports faculty and students within the online modality of learning. The primary focus of this department is to support faculty to ensure online learners receive a quality education from anywhere at any time. Online learners are able to access numerous courses and programs offered by the same qualified faculty as campus.