The Office of University Communications at the University of Virginia seeks a Video Producer or Senior Video Producer to help support its core mission of elevating the reputation of the University while promoting and strengthening its brand regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Video Producer or Senior Video Producer will produce video content from conceptualization through to distribution in support of broad University priorities. As part of University Communications’ Creative team, they will collaborate with colleagues across the department, including in Marketing, Digital, Licensing, and News & Content, as well as with other partners across the University.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works as part of Creative Team for University Communications, partnering with colleagues across Marketing, Digital, Licensing, and News & Content verticals to address communications and visual storytelling opportunities.
- Produces videos from conceptualization through to distribution. Responsible for entire production process, including concepting, pre-production, interviewing, directing, cinematography, and editing. This also includes creating all final deliverables, including various video files/formats, thumbnails, caption files, links/embed codes, etc.
- Researches relevant University stories and themes to align with departmental priorities and overarching video strategy. Identifies potential video content and leads in the ideation and storyboarding for broad video concepts, collaborating with appropriate stakeholders.
- Organizes and directs film shoots, including the movement, set-up, and inventory of equipment. Directs on-screen talent, and as applicable, interviews subjects for story content.
- Edits video into final products, including making cutdowns for various digital specifications and social media use.
- Manages concurrent projects to meet deadlines, maintains schedules, contacts subjects, and communicates these tasks to project stakeholders.
- Attends video production meetings, providing valuable input and insights, tracking decisions made within those meetings.
- Works with video production team to ensure video server upkeep, including archiving projects, purging, and maintenance.
- Records and reports multimedia expenses and requests to align with annual budget.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Collaborative, deadline-driven, willing to take creative direction, and able to manage several projects at once in a competent manner.
- Skilled producer, with strong understanding of concepting, script writing, pre-production and scheduling, directing talent (actors and non-actors), microphone placement, audio recording, and conducting interviews.
- Proven cinematography skills, including experience with lighting, cinematic camera operation, drone, gimbal operation, and other equipment.
- Experienced editor in both documentary and commercial styles. Experienced audio editor.
- Expertise with Adobe Premiere Pro is required. Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Photoshop is preferred.
- Seeking candidates with an interest in social media, digital innovation and storytelling.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Video Producer candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with three or more years of relevant professional experience in video concepting, production, and editing.
- Senior Video Producer candidates will be distinguished from Video Producer candidates based upon advanced experience, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, including progressive creative achievements and leadership.
REQUIRED APPLICANT MATERIALS:
Applicant materials should include cover letter, resume, and access to examples of relevant creative work, either via attachment or digital portfolio link.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:
$63,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience and corresponding job profile.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS:
It is our privilege to tell the remarkable and evolving story of the University of Virginia.We are writers, artists, strategists, communicators, and brand stewards, proudly celebrating, promoting, and publicizing UVA’s iconic reputation, accomplishments, brand, and history. Visit our website to find an overview of our latest work, an introduction to our team, and further communications resources.
ABOUT OUR CREATIVE TEAM:
The Creative team within the Office of University Communications works as a small creative agency and consists of art directors, designers, writers, photographers, and filmmakers. The work covers a variety of disciplines, including digital + print design, branding, environmental, advertising, editorial, merchandise, social media, photography, and video production. The Creative team’s core mission is to elevate, refine, and advance the University of Virginia brand. In addition to working on institutional branding, design, and advertising for the University as a whole, the Creative team collaborates on a wide range of projects with a variety of university partners, including the President’s Office, Enrollment, Athletics, and many others. Samples of our work can be found within our online portfolio .
This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senor Recruiter at das6zb@vieginia.edu
How to Apply:
Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration, please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.
Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday , and search for ‘ R0050143’ . Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for ‘ R0050143 .’ Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
Position Compensation Range: $42,189.00 – $84,379.00 Annual
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s degree Experience: Three years experience Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.