Video Production Specialist I- EM

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Video Production Specialist I works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. This role involves planning video tasks according to scheduling and client needs, and facilitating high-quality studio and field-based production and event coverage. The specialist will convert and deliver completed edited products. Key responsibilities include researching existing and emerging technologies, brainstorming and developing video concepts in cooperation with University brand initiatives, attending client meetings to coordinate video solutions, storyboarding, and scheduling video shoots. The position requires conducting field-based video production, operating portable video and audio equipment, transporting and setting up lighting and audio equipment, and performing limited troubleshooting and maintenance. Post-production tasks encompass ingesting, sorting, converting, organizing video footage, making editorial decisions, rough cuts, audio adjustments, color correction, and final editing using Final Cut Studio Pro software and/or Adobe After Effects. The specialist is also responsible for compressing video projects for output, making them available in various formats, communicating with the marketing team during editing, and obtaining approvals on drafts and final proofs.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years' experience
• Proficient using Apple computer platform
• Proficient using Apple Final Cut Pro Studio 7
• Proficient using Adobe Creative suite
• Proficient using Adobe Premiere
• Proficient using Adobe After Effects
• Proficient using Media Encoders
• Proficient using Photoshop
• Proficient using Illustrator
• Effective communication both verbally and in writing
• Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
• Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position

Responsibilities

• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission
• Plans video tasks according to scheduling and client needs
• Plans and facilitates high quality studio and field based production and event coverage
• Converts and delivers format of completed edited products
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks
• Watches and researches promotional videos and other video productions
• Brainstorms and develops video concepts in cooperation with existing University brand initiatives
• Attends meetings with internal clients and interacts with them to develop and coordinate video solutions for their requests
• Storyboards and sketches said concepts for production purposes
• Plans and schedules video shoots
• Conducts field-based video production which involves interacting with clients and operating all portable video and audio equipment
• Transports and sets up lighting and audio equipment as required
• Provides limited troubleshooting and maintenance of field production equipment
• Maintains and organizes camera equipment in an orderly manner
• Plans and performs video post-production tasks which include ingesting, sorting, converting, and organizing video footage
• Makes editorial decisions, rough cuts, audio adjustments, color correction, and final editing using Final Cut Studio Pro software and/or Adobe After Effects
• Compresses video project for output and makes video available in a variety of formats as required
• Communicates with marketing team as project is edited
• Obtains approval from all individuals involved in each project on drafts and final proofs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees