Video Production Specialist - The Office Of Innovative Technologies

Description

The Office of Innovative Technologies has an immediate opening for a Video Production Specialist. We are looking for an individual with a Video Production background, technical curiosity, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn and try new solutions.

This position supports the university's instructional video services, live webcasting of events, and digitization and online delivery of content for educational purposes. This position provides consultation and training in these areas of expertise and collaborates and supports Video Production efforts. This position will primarily work Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm; however, they must be able to work any shift, including evening and occasional weekend shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lecture Capture, Live Streaming, and Classroom Technologies

·         Manage and support projects related to webcasting and lecture capture.

·         Provides quality webcasting and streaming services for classes, meetings, and special events, including editing and packaging videos for appropriate hosting solution.

·         Coordinates with building reps and department admins to gather and refine event details.

·         Manages lecture capture software and equipment and provides resources and training to faculty.

·         Manages class catalogs, remote recorders connected to the application server, user permissions, and content management.

·         Research, test, recommend new equipment related to DMS, video, and lecture and event capture.

·         Stay current on complex video editing, lecture capture, and event capture software.

·         Write and maintain documentation and procedures for events capture and streaming and using audio and video equipment.

·         Monitors client requests though OIT ticketing system, determines needs, recommends solutions, and troubleshoots issues.

Instructional Video Development

•         Serves as video producer on instructional videos projects and OIT training videos, and collaborates with team members in the planning, writing, and editing of videos.

•         Edits video content using current video editing software

•         Supervises student staff in the production of training videos.

•         Works independently on video and multimedia projects

Digital Media

•         Digitize content and media assets including text scanning, image scanning, audio digitization, video media hosting.

•         Support current back-end content management system storage solution.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

Associate's degree in Communications, Media, or related entertainment field, three years of relevant experience,

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Skills 

•         Experience with current Video Production and editing techniques. 

•         Experience in scriptwriting, producing, directing, editing, and coordinating video shoots and projects. 

•         Knowledge of live-event productions.

•         Experience with the set up and troubleshooting of audio and video equipment operation (for example, cameras, microphones, mixers, video switchers).

•         Understanding and troubleshooting of video and audio paths from camera, presenter, room, and input and output devices.

•         Intermediate level of knowledge of office productivity tools including Microsoft Office and Excel. 

•         Strong organizational skills. 

•         Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications 

·         Experience working within a higher education environment.

·         Experience with making video and digital content accessible.

·         Experience with digitizing and storing video, audio, and other educational assets. 

·         Experience with live webcasting.

·         Experience with applying copyright laws and educating clients on the proper use of copyrighted materials.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·         Excellent organizational skills, including proper cable management practices.

·         Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume, a cover letter, 3 references, and a sample portfolio of your work. This could include PDFs, hyperlinks, and/or image files. When uploading images or work samples, please include clear labeling that includes your first and last name.

Job: Information Technology Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Vc Info Infrastructure # Oit General
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Apr 18, 2024, 1:58:03 PM