Video Producer Associate

Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

The Video Producer Associate actively collaborates and engages with the video production team, editors, instructional designers, and graphic designers to create video content for educational online programs. This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

Requirements

• BFA or BA in Cinema or related field (ex. Production, Cinematography) required.
• Three (3) plus years of video production experience in a professional environment.
• Proficient in working in studio and on-location with professional video and sound equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in a team environment and producing educational content for higher education.
• Experience working in a studio for video production as a grip and/or electric.
• Considerable knowledge of, and working experience with, Canon and Blackmagic camera systems.
• Knowledge of, and working experience with, camera external recorders.
• Knowledge of, and working experience with, sound equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and safety issues for media and sound production, studio.
• Detailed technical knowledge of video codecs, and transcoding for web delivery.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of video and audio editing.
• Expert knowledge of data management, equipment compatibility, and post-production workflow.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, and Davinci Resolve.
• Knowledge of Mac OS systems is required.
• Understanding of computer network concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in handling DIT activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a camera operator/sound mixer/gaffer and grip in Studio and on-location, as assigned by the Video Production Manager.
• Organize and execute pre-production and production processes for assigned courses, coordinate with the rest of the video team, instructional designers, and multimedia artists.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and perform regular maintenance.
• Receive and implement notes regarding the editing of projects based on content and input from the producers, instructional designers, and faculty members.
• Archive and maintain a record of master files, making sure all footage is secured and backed up.
• Ingest, log, sync, and organize media.
• Post-production project setup, editing, on-lining, archiving video, delivery, and managing digital assets.
• Assemble footage into string outs, rough, fine, and final cuts while maintaining professional standards when needed.
• Perform color correction and sound sweetening.
• Provide graphics support utilizing Adobe After Effects and Creative Suite.
• Ensure quality control and consistency on final deliverables by utilizing and recommending advanced technologies, workflows, and post-production methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services