Senior Media Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Norfolk, VA seeks a Senior Media Specialist for digital marketing video acquisition and production to enhance the University’s reputation and brand image. You will oversee studio and field shoots, ensure high-quality videos, and maintain a comprehensive video library in alignment with university standards.

The role emphasizes storytelling, interview scripting, and timely delivery to internal and external audiences, including news media, with strong collaboration

Qualifications

• Proficient with analogue/digital video capture and related gear.
• Strong communication, scripting and interview skills for compelling storytelling.
• Proficient in video editing software and post-production workflows.
• Ability to multitask and manage short and long video campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate studio and field-based video production.
• Convert edited products and manage video footage library.
• Stay up-to-date on cameras, processes and editing techniques.
• Deliver videos to diverse audiences including media and stakeholders.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Scripting

Studio operations

Client service

Communication

Multitasking

Project management

Tools

Video cameras

Audio recording equipment

Editing software

Job description

Title: Senior Media Specialist

Agency: VP FOR UNIV. COMMUNICATIONS

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description

The position is responsible for digital marketing video acquisition and production to enhance the University’s reputation and brand image in alignment with University standards. Delivers videos to a diverse audience that may include key constituents, internal and external stakeholders, the community-at-large and the news media. Maximizes the quality and frequency of marketing videos and influences and executes video strategy. This position presents compelling stories and key messages through video. Under general direction, plans and facilitates studio and field-based video production, converts format of completed edited products, conducts photography, and performs other related duties as assigned. Responsible for staying up to date on the latest digital cameras, processes and editing techniques. Maintains an extensive and current library of quality video footage representing all aspects of life on ODU’s campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge and experience of the principles of analogue and digital video capture.
• Considerable knowledge and experience of effective customer service and problem-resolution techniques when serving diverse customers. Strong oral and written communication skills including writing interview questions and video scripts, and communicating complex subjects in a compelling, expressive and creative manner. Proficient skill in the operation of production equipment including video cameras and recorders, audio recording equipment. Proficient skill in the operation of video editing software and/or web-based video applications. Demonstrated ability to multitask to effectively work on short projects with tight deadlines as well as long-term video campaigns that require multiple shoots, scheduling, and editing. Demonstrated ability to properly set-up and operate video production and post-production equipment. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, make workflow decisions and manage projects which accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Demonstrated ability to plan and organize a video shoot.