Academic Video Producer & Studio Lead

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University's Digital Experience & Academic Technology Solutions team seeks a Media Producer to craft engaging digital learning experiences that support teaching, learning, and innovation across the Duke community.

You will lead video productions from concept to completion, support state-of-the-art recording facilities, and help bring educational stories and ideas to life through compelling digital media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Media Technology, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience producing, supporting, or training users on multimedia technologies, preferably in higher education, instructional technology, or a related environment.
• Experience leading all phases of video production, including pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Experience with studio and on-location videography.
• Proficiency with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar platforms.
• Experience creating graphics, motion graphics, animations, and other multimedia assets.
• Knowledge of media asset management, video encoding, transcoding, and content delivery workflows.
• Familiarity with web-based media publishing platforms such as YouTube.
• Experience supporting web conferencing and collaboration technologies such as Zoom.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of macOS and digital media production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of video production, including planning, recording, editing, publishing, and distribution of multimedia content.
• Serve as the primary videographer for studio and location-based productions that support teaching, learning, research, and outreach initiatives.
• Create engaging graphics, animations, motion graphics, and other visual assets that enhance educational content and storytelling.
• Manage media assets, video encoding workflows, content organization, and digital delivery processes.
• Maintain and support recording equipment, production studios, podcast facilities, and multimedia technologies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure reliable operation of media production systems and workflows.
• Consult with faculty, staff, and students on media design, recording, editing, accessibility, and distribution best practices.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops, documentation, and instructional resources that promote effective use of media technologies.
• Partner with academic departments and university programs to plan and execute high-impact multimedia projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and customer expectations are met.

Skills

customer service

communication

relationship-building

organizational skills

project management

macOS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in media-related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

video encoding/transcoding

YouTube

Zoom

Job description

Duke University's Digital Experience & Academic Technology Solutions team seeks a Media Producer to craft engaging digital learning experiences that support teaching, learning, and innovation across the Duke community.

You will lead video productions from concept to completion, support state-of-the-art recording facilities, and help bring educational stories and ideas to life through compelling digital media.