Video Content Specialist Job at Inside Higher Ed in Gainesville

Video Content Specialist

University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning

Location: Gainesville, FL

Work Type: Full Time

Expected Salary: $27.00 per hour

Overview

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. The Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children’s educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates across teams with subject matter experts to develop video content ideas for teacher professional development courses.
• Creates storyboards, scripts, and shot lists for video projects.
• Works with studio team to load scripts into teleprompter software.
• Leads production scheduling with on-site contacts, project managers and subject matter experts.
• Manages video content library, ensuring all assets are properly archived and easily accessible.
• Leads planning and execution of video shoots, including reviewing scripts, directing talent, and coordinating production logistics.
• Operates and maintains professional‑grade video, lighting and audio equipment to capture high‑quality footage.
• Tracks project progress and ensures deliverables remain on schedule.
• Facilitates post‑production of project content through video trimming, color grading, sound design, animations, and special effects to enhance video quality and viewer engagement.
• Ensures final videos meet branding, accessibility and technical guidelines.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to approve and deliver their multimedia resources.
• Backs up and organizes media files on the local server and cloud storage.
• Offers creative solutions to create and deliver high‑quality and engaging digital content.
• Develops new techniques, systems, and procedures to enhance operational issues.
• Implements feedback from stakeholders to continually improve video quality and effectiveness.
• Assists in streamlining processes for both the A/V Production team and external teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years of relevant experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Video Content Specialist, Video Producer, or similar role.
• Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Special Instructions

In order to be considered, please submit a link to your previous work in your cover letter or resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Application Details

Applications Close: 02 January 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537686

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.