Videographer/Editor A

Penn State University • University Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Videographer/Editor A - Grade 4 to join the team. This role involves operating under the direction of a Supervisor and/or client to realize the creative vision of video and audio projects, such as regional broadcasts, national broadcasts, athletic game day videos, and documentaries. The position requires setting up and operating video recording, audio, and lighting equipment, both in studio and on location, and applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, filters, and camera settings to achieve desired effects. The Videographer/Editor will also participate in surveys for remote production locations and in the planning of production design and approach, including settings, lighting, microphone placement, and cable runs. Additionally, the role involves determining power availability for lighting and audio needs, organizing raw footage, preparing and revising edit decision lists, and editing video and audio materials. Logging and archiving materials according to established data asset management guidelines, coordinating production materials, and providing general support for audio/visual technology are also key duties. The position requires discussing problems with a Supervisor, performing preventative maintenance on equipment, notifying supervisors of equipment malfunctions, maintaining equipment checklists, and making recommendations for replenishments and new equipment. Evaluating completed products for adherence to technical standards, training and directing other technical-service and part-time employees/students, and operating University vehicles are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• Requires education equivalent to 1 to 3 years of applied training.
• Over 1 year up to and including 3 years of effective experience.
• 1 to 3 years of effective experience
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate under the direction of a Supervisor and/or client to realize the creative vision of video and audio projects, such as regional broadcasts, national broadcasts, athletic game day videos, and documentaries
• Set-up and operate video recording, audio, and lighting equipment, in studio and on location
• Apply the technical aspects of light, lenses, filters, and camera settings to achieve the desired effects. Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts, such as stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted
• Participate in surveys for remote production locations and in the planning of production design and approach, settings, lighting, microphone placement, cable runs, etc.
• Determine availability of power for lighting and audio needs
• Organize raw footage; prepare and revise edit decision lists, as needed
• Edit video and audio materials
• Log and archive materials according to established data asset management guidelines
• Coordinate and provide Supervisor with production materials such as music cuts, stills, graphics, and visual elements to enhance video content
• Provide general support for audio/visual technology, such as wireless microphones, sound systems, and presentation equipment
• Discuss problems with Supervisor
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as camera pedestals, lighting equipment, audio equipment, and other professional equipment
• Notify Supervisor/Manager in a timely manner when equipment is not functioning properly
• Maintain and update equipment checklists, tracking equipment condition and availability
• Make recommendations to Supervisor when stocks of parts, components, or other materials need to be replenished, and when new equipment, editing platforms, etc., may be needed
• Evaluate completed products for adherence to established technical standards
• Answer questions for, train, and provide direction to other technical-service and part-time employees/students, as needed
• Operate University vehicles

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree