Video Producer

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $62,400 - $72,000

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

S4

Exempt

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

The Producer will collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and production teams to create premium, engaging educational video content for online programs. This role combines technical production expertise with creative storytelling, cinematography, and faculty direction to elevate the quality and engagement of Syracuse University Global’s online courses.
This position will guide faculty through the production process and coach them on effective on-camera presentation. This position requires the ability to work with resistant or camera-shy faculty, building trust and confidence while maintaining the university’s brand standards for premium online content.
This is a campus-facing, on-campus position requiring daily in-person presence to fulfill essential job functions, coordinate with stakeholders across the university, and maintain real-time collaboration with team members to respond effectively to dynamic operational needs.
This position requires regular on-campus presence and occasional schedule flexibility, including evenings and weekends based on student and operational needs. Staff operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting non-traditional learners through an evolving, data informed model.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Cinema, Communication, Education, Journalism, or related field required.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Film, Media Production, Instructional Design, Education, Communication, or related field.
• Required Experience:
• 3-5 years minimum professional video production experience with emphasis on directing, coaching, or working with non-actors or subject matter experts on camera.
• Proven track record working with reluctant, camera-shy, or resistant on-camera participants in educational, corporate training, documentary, or broadcast settings.
• Portfolio demonstrating cinematography excellence AND directing/coaching work.
• Experience translating complex subject matter into compelling visual narratives.
• Professional proficiency with cinema-grade camera systems, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Proficiency with industry-standard editing software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent).
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new equipment/technologies.

• Visual storytelling expertise, with the ability to translate educational content into engaging narratives
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly build trust and put camera-shy or anxious faculty/subject matter experts at ease
• Patience, emotional intelligence, and creative problem-solving, especially when working with faculty new to on-camera work
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, staying calm and professional under pressure and handling unforeseen production issue