Senior Producer - Office of Communications & Marketing - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The senior producer works as a member of the Video Production team within the Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) to support the mission of OCM and the overall mission of the university. The senior producer functions as an experienced “video storyteller” and produces videos that promote UT Knoxville’s brand and image, regularly producing high profile projects for executive level administration. Projects focus on a wide range of visual communications including recruiting prospective students to the university, generating awareness for campus-wide initiatives, engaging alumni, and informing our local, statewide and national community about academic successes and impactful research.

Requirements

High School Diploma and at least 9 years of video production experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; OR, Associate’s degree and at least 7 years of video production experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; OR, Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of video production experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Advanced knowledge of video production principles
Strong videography skills
Strong audio production skills
Strong lighting skills
Adobe Premiere or AVID Media Composer non-linear editing skills
Video production planning skills
Visual storytelling skills
Ability to create motion graphics and animation
Strong organizational skills
Strong project management skills
Ability to learn new software
Ability to direct talent and conduct interviews
Ability to estimate cost and stay within a project’s budget
Ability to operate various types of video cameras including HDSLR and documentary-style motion picture cameras
Multi-role LIVE video production skills
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years video production experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Ability to operate advanced cinematography cameras including ARRI or Canon models
Strong non-linear editing skills
Adobe Creative Suite Software Skills
DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premier color grading skills
Advanced project management skills

Responsibilities

Determines creative direction and visual tone for content.
Creates, plans, oversees, and executes all facets of high-quality video productions.
Operates video cameras and directs lighting setups in field and studio production.
Edits audio/video footage on computer editing systems.
Develops and executes visual graphic ideas, motion graphics and animations.
May direct the work of others on video projects.
Manages all aspects of a video project from initial concept to final delivery.
Interacts with clients to determine project scope and continues correspondence to project completion.
Schedules staff, equipment and participants for video productions.
Establishes financial budgets for video projects, and is responsible for maintaining cost control.
Initiates customer/client relationships across campus and externally, from the department level to upper administration.
Maintains positive lines of communication/feedback during video projects.
Collaborates with other Communications & Marketing team members on department-wide, strategic initiatives.