Filmmaker in Residence

Abilene Christian University•Abilene, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. The Experienced filmmaker and media producer will contribute to the production team in the ACU Learning Studio. This role involves filming and editing strategic video storytelling projects, managing video, audio, and production gear, and developing special projects and producing media content as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Working knowledge of video, audio, web and related production equipment.
Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with other departments and institutions.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including students, professors and executives.
Ability to manage and train student employees to accomplish the tasks set forth in this job description.
Studio production skills
Video Production
Audio production
Basic web publishing
Must be a professing Christian and willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Responsibilities

Film and edit strategic video storytelling projects to promote academic programs.
Lead on-set production for LS Productions unit within Learning Studio.
Coordinate with LS team to film, edit, and deliver final content for strategic projects.
Contribute video-storytelling expertise to pre-production, production, and post-production of other strategic projects coordinated by LS Productions across the system.
Manage purchasing and oversight of video, audio, and lighting gear for advanced production projects.
Work with LS staff on selection, purchase, and organization of video production gear.
Manage insurance and upgrade plan for existing gear as well as occasional specialty rentals for strategic projects.
Train student workers in proper care and on-set management of high-end video production equipment.
Develop special projects and produce media content as assigned.
Work with LS staff to develop production workflows to allow more short-form videos in support of academic programs and departments.
Advise on video needs in other colleges or campus marketing when appropriate.
Ensure that backup and storage platforms grow to meet needs of campus filming.
Develop model to take on 1-2 short documentaries a year to extend the universities reputation beyond the traditional ACU community.