Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission; plans video tasks according to scheduling and client needs; plans and facilitates high quality studio and field based production and event coverage, converts and delivers format of completed edited products and performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Research: Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks; watches and researches promotional videos and other video productions.

2. Pre-Production: Brainstorms and develops video concepts in cooperation with existing University brand initiatives; Attends meetings with internal clients and interacts with them to develop and coordinate video solutions for their requests; Storyboards and sketches said concepts for production purposes; Plans and schedules video shoots.

3. Production: Conducts field-based video production which involves interacting with clients and operating all portable video and audio equipment; transports and sets up lighting and audio equipment as required; provides limited troubleshooting and maintenance of field production equipment; maintains and organizes camera equipment in an orderly manner.

4. Post-Production: Plans and performs video post-production tasks which include ingesting, sorting, converting, and organizing video footage; makes editorial decisions, rough cuts, audio adjustments, color correction, and final editing using Final Cut Studio Pro software and/or Adobe After Effects; Compresses video project for output and makes video available in a variety of formats as required.

5. Communicates with marketing team as project is edited; Obtains approval from all individuals involved in each project on drafts and final proofs.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

A high school diploma or GED, 1-3 years' experience, and demo reel of recent relevant work required. Must be proficient in using Apple Final Cut Pro Studio 7, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects, Media Encoder, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of Color tools in DaVinci Resolve is preferred. 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. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.