Video Producer

Job

Twin Cities

Full-Time

Regular

8342DG

Civil Service

Work environment: Flexible-hybrid

The Video Producer is a part of the University Marketing Communications department, and is an important member of the Creative Services team. The University Marketing Communications department is responsible for raising the profile of the University of Minnesota and promoting University initiatives, education, research and community engagement. The Creative Services team provides a full range of creative services including design, writing, and multimedia creative and production.

The Video Producer plays an essential role in supporting and advancing the reputation of the University of Minnesota, by producing video and other multimedia storytelling formats to highlight the University's education, research, and community engagement initiatives. The Videographer will join a team of visual storytellers to bring to life engaging and inspiring stories that further the University's strategic priorities.

This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a creative and collaborative team setting, and enjoys creating bold and imaginative multimedia content. The University of Minnesota offers a dynamic environment where your expertise can contribute to advancing the reputation of one of America's leading research universities.

Please submit a document with links to samples of your work and a short description of your role(s) in the video production of the work.

Multimedia, Video Development and Execution (50%)
Works with the project team to conceptualize, plan, coordinate, and complete video and multimedia projects that tell the stories of the University for use on websites, in presentations, and for special projects.
Films and edits b-roll footage for media relations pitching and University-wide video library access.
Develops and builds multimedia productions ranging from editorial video productions, mixed media productions, and motion graphic animations.
Explores creative and technical options as it relates to the multimedia project, schedules production activity, coordinates lighting and audio, and provides technical direction on video shoots.
Plans and performs video post-production tasks which includes reviewing footage, making and collaborating on editorial decisions, producing rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing using Adobe software.
Applies computer graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts.
Consults with graphic and multimedia designers to make video products available in a variety of formats, and coordinates internal and external duplication services as the need arises.
Works with sophisticated video equipment and software programs.
Ensure transcribing and captioning meet standards for accessible transcribing and captioning.

Multimedia and Video Asset Management (20%)
Handles b-roll requests and regularly updates the University's digital asset management (DAM) system.
Develops University-wide branded assets for video producers across the University.

Project Management (10%)
Follows established University Marketing Communications and Creative Services processes.
Manages multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
Works with production companies if a project requires outside vendor assistance.

Equipment Management (10%)
Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots equipment.
Archives video footage in an accessible/organized format.
Inventories and orders supplies to ensure an adequate quantity are on hand when needed.
Schedules shoots; sets up and operates cameras, lighting equipment, teleprompter, wireless microphones, and other audio equipment; films segment; and monitors and adjusts equipment during recording/taping sessions.
Collaborates with the video project team on set.

Professional Development (5%)
Completes professional development, education, and training activities, consistent with handling the responsibilities of the position.
Completes continued learning and development appropriate to work duties for the pursuit of individual, unit, and institutional success.
Stay current on project management and video trends.

Other duties as assigned (5%)

• BA/BS degree in communications, journalism, marketing, art or related field plus at least two years of experience OR a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years
• Skilled at creative storytelling and use of innovative techniques.
• Proven…