Video Production Specialist

Video Production Specialist

Strategic Communications and Marketing

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has many stories to tell. From groundbreaking research and innovation to educating the next generation of leaders, Illinois has a 150+ year tradition of making a significant impact across the state, nation, and world. The Strategic Communications and Marketing team brings these stories to life, connecting audiences with the university's work through compelling content. We're looking for a collaborative video specialist who can capture the people and discoveries across campus into engaging visual stories that move Illinois forward.

Job Summary

Contribute to the pre-production, production, and post-production of video projects for Strategic Communications and Marketing, the Office of the Chancellor, and University units. Assist with creating high-quality video content by supporting filming, editing, graphics, audio, captioning, and delivery under the direction of Video Services leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities

Video Production

• Plan, film, record audio, and work on set in video productions for video services in a timely manner, as assigned by leadership.
• Produce campus outreach videos, Chancellor's messages, promotional content, and other university productions within the video services team.
• Produce and film chargeback video projects by communicating with campus clients and helping ensure deliverables meet project requirements and video services brand standards.
• Support filming of Big Ten documentary productions and News Bureau videos as assigned.
• Support video services' productions, including assistance with camera operation, lighting, sound recording, interviewing, loading/unloading and equipment setup.
• Manage assigned production tasks, monitor deadlines, identify workflow or technical issues, and communicate project status or concerns to Video Services leadership.

Video Post-Production

• Edit, create graphics, audio mix, caption, and render videos in post-production for video services, as assigned by leadership.
• Edit campus outreach videos, Chancellor's messages, promotional content, and other university productions within the video services team.
• Post-produce and edit chargeback video projects by communicating with campus clients and helping ensure deliverables meet project requirements and video services brand standards.
• Film, organize, tag, and upload footage to the campus video database.
• Prepare, export, and upload completed video productions for delivery to clients and distribution through web and media platforms.

Client Meetings/Consulting

• Participate in gathering client goals, project requirements, and timelines. Contribute creative ideas and production recommendations under the guidance of Video Services leadership.
• Ensure video productions follow University branding, messaging standards, and video services quality standards.General - StratCom - Apply and maintain working knowledge of University video branding standards and production practices to all video productions. - Participate in team discussions and contribute ideas/assistance to other StratCom units with video-related work as assigned.

General - StratCom

• Apply and maintain working knowledge of University video branding standards and production practices to all video productions.
• Participate in team discussions and contribute ideas/assistance to other StratCom units with video-related work as assigned.

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations

Some evening and weekend hours required. Some travel, both intrastate and national, occasionally required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.
• Demonstrated experience with video production, direction and/or editing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with professional video and audio equipment, and with industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Davinci Resolve, or equivalent).
• Experience in lighting, filming, video editing, audio recording, motion graphics, accessibility and animation
• Experience in entire workflow of producing content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• A thorough knowledge of the Urbana-Champaign campus academic and administrative structure, and general knowledge of higher education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong skills in videography/cinematography and editing.
• Skilled in visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of latest video production technology and tools. Familiarity with software used in video production, editing, graphics creation, digital file storage and online delivery.
• Knowledge of video editing software, Adobe Creative Suite, Davinci Resolve, Microsoft Office, and a variety of web apps to assist with production and post-production.
• Skilled in creativity, storytelling, attention to detail, and the use of discretion and judgment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with senior administrative and academic officials.
• Ability to organize, manage and present complex information clearly and consistently.
• Ability to work independently to produce accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to multi-task, often with frequent interruptions.
• Working knowledge of accessibility requirements for video production.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience while also considering internal equity. The budgeted salary for the position is $50,000 - $60,000.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, November 9. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, provide links to up to three examples of your video production work, along with a description of your role in the production and names/contact information for three references. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.

Please note Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position, and this position requires residency in the state of Illinois within 6 months of hire. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Pam Steele pamw@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1038967

Job Category: Professional and Administrative

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu