Syracuse University is hiring: Temporary Video Producer Associate in City of Syr

Overview

The Temporary Video Producer Associate actively collaborates and engages with the video team, instructional designers, and graphic designers to create video content for educational online programs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Communication, or similar field is required.
• Two (2) plus years of prior studio or on-set experience preferred.
• Experience in handling DIT activities.
• Experience working in Studio for video production as grip and/or electric.

Skills and Knowledge

• Working Experience With Canon and Blackmagic camera systems.
• Camera external recorders (Atomos).
• Professional sound equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and safety issues for studio and “on-location” recording.
• Detailed knowledge of video codecs and transcoding for web delivery.
• Good understanding of video and audio editing.
• Knowledge of data management, equipment compatibility, and post-production workflow.
• Knowledge of Mac OS systems.
• Software: Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Audition and DaVinci Resolve.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support studio and on-location productions, including organizing studios before and after recording sessions.
• Setting-up lights, cameras and sound equipment for recording sessions, as assigned by the Video Production Manager and Video Producer Associate.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems and performs regular maintenance.
• Post-production support: Ingest, logging, syncing, and organization of media. Post-production project setup, editing, on-lining, archiving video, delivery, and managing of digital assets;
• Assemble footage into string outs, rough, fine and final cuts while maintaining professional standards;
• Receive and implement notes regarding the editing of projects based on content and input from the producers, instructional designers, and faculty members;
• Perform initial color correction passes and preliminary sound sweetening;
• Ensure quality control and consistency on final deliverables utilizing and recommending advanced technologies, workflows, and post-production methodologies
• Archiving and maintaining record of master files, making sure all footage is secured and backed up.
• Other duties as assigned

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University
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