Senior Video Content Creator Job at Syracuse University in City of Syracuse

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S4

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours: Standard University business hours, 8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year), 8:00am – 4:30pm (summer). Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

The Sr. Video Content Creator brings the Syracuse University brand to life through dynamic and compelling multimedia production. This role requires a highly skilled professional who can seamlessly transition between high-concept production shoots and high-quality post-production work.

This individual will play a critical role in the ideation, production, and post-production of multimedia content. Comfortable taking creative leadership on-site, they will collaborate across the content, design, strategy, and digital teams within the Division of Marketing.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in film, Media, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in high-performing video production or multimedia content creation, preferably in a fast-paced marketing, journalistic, or other creative environment.
• Proven track record of producing high-quality video content that adheres to brand guidelines.

Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere & other relevant editing software.
• Strong knowledge of post-production workflows, sound design, color grading, & video/audio editing.
• Strong understanding of marketing, brand stewardship, & communication best practices.
• Works well independently/collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to problem-solve during shoots or post-production based on feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-concept shoots that bring the Syracuse University brand to life.
• Set up and operate production equipment, including cameras, audio, lighting, and other multimedia tools.
• Collaborate with marketing channel leaders to ensure content aligns with strategic goals and brand guidelines.
• Lead post-production work, including editing, sound design, color grading, and content assembly using Adobe Premiere and other relevant tools.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.