The Motion Graphic Video Production Specialist, within the Marketing Department will produce high quality visual content that upholds and communicates Liberty's mission and vision. An ideal candidate is a dynamic, self-motivated motion graphic designer with strong design and animation skills with a willingness to grow.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Research: Remains knowledgeable of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks; watches and researches promotional videos and other video productions in relation to motion graphics

2. Pre-Production: Brainstorms and develops animated video concepts in cooperation with existing University brand initiatives; Attends meetings with internal clients and interacts with them to develop and coordinate graphics solutions for their requests; Storyboards and develop animation style that will be needed for each project.

3. Animation: As part of the marketing team, the Motion Graphic Designer/Animator will be tasked in conceptualizing, developing and executing a variety of animation and video projects in the fast-paced education industry. Candidate must be experienced in motion graphics/animation using Adobe After Effects and have a strong graphic design background with knowledge of illustration, typography, color and branding design. This position also requires basic knowledge of videography, lighting, audio and video editing.

4. Motion Graphics Specialist will get to work on a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and help maintain and develop a strong motion brand across all marketing materials.. They will produce:

• Lower third and endslate graphics packages for promotional videos,
• LED display graphics for various events and video shoots,
• Assets for projection mapped surfaces around campus,
• Explainer videos
• Social Media ads.

5. Strong project management and multi-tasking skills are required, as well good communication, ability to take feedback well and collaborate with other video producers and graphic designers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not supervise anyone.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Approximately One to Three
• Motion Graphics Video Production Specialist is proficient in using the Adobe Creative Suite, with proficiency in Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of 3D animation through Blender or Cinema4D is preferred..

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to create and work within cross-functional team environments

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Regularly required to use visual skills to function in the work environment.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

This job is a fulltime position located on Liberty University's campus. Typical schedule takes place during regular business hours (8am - 5pm). Upon occasion, video production specialist is responsible for filming during long extended hours. For example, when coverage is required for events such as Commencement, Homecoming, and/or athletic events \ video production manager is responsible to film throughout the duration of the event.