Video and Multimedia Production Specialist

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plan with generous matching

Tuition benefits

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno's Nevada Online team seeks a Video and Multimedia Production Specialist to design, film, and edit high-quality video content for online courses and marketing materials.

You will lead pre- and post-production, craft engaging stories, and mentor student assistants while staying current with media technologies to support instructional goals and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR a Master’s Degree and one year of related work experience.
• Related Experience: Video pre-production, production, post-production processes.

Responsibilities

• Consult with instructors and colleagues to understand video content goals and objectives.
• Plan video scripts and storyboards.
• Operate video cameras, on location or in the lightboard studio, to capture lecture and other content.
• Shoot professional-grade original and creative videos with attention to composition, lighting and audio.
• Develop, plan, and produce a variety of lab, instructional, outreach, and promotional dynamic media projects using various digital media technologies.
• Create appropriate graphics, animations, still images, and other audio/visual elements.
• Oversee digital media management software and hardware.
• Establish protocols for routine cataloging and archiving of videos, photos, audio recordings, etc.

Skills

Video production

Storyboarding

Camera operation

Editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Video cameras

Lighting equipment

Editing software

Job description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno office of Nevada Online is recruiting for a Video and Multimedia Production Specialist. This is a multifaceted role that offers the opportunity to leverage creativity and technical expertise in support of the Nevada Online website and online classes.

Responsibilities include designing, creating, and producing high-quality video and multimedia elements that enhance the online learning experience. This encompasses crafting professional course videos as well as marketing materials. Storytelling and scripting skills are crucial for developing engaging content, while pre- and post-production expertise will be utilized to bring those stories to life. The specialist will share knowledge of media technologies, including interactive digital media, digital imaging, and video technology, to help develop engaging instructional and outreach goals. Staying fluent in the latest media applications is key to remaining ahead of the curve.

The specialist will manage student employees assisting with video production, editing and captioning. This role plays a key part in shaping the online learning experience for Nevada Online students and telling the Nevada Online story to the community at-large. The position reports directly to the Assistant Director or Nevada Online.

Duties

• Consult with instructors and colleagues to understand video content goals and objectives
• Plan video scripts and storyboards
• Operate video cameras, on location or in the lightboard studio, to capture lecture and other content
• Shoot professional-grade original and creative videos with an eye toward composition, lighting and audio
• Develop, plan, and produce a variety of lab, instructional, outreach, and promotional dynamic media projects utilizing a variety of digital media technologies, techniques, and elements (video, audio, graphics, photography, animation, etc.)
• Create appropriate graphics, animations, still images, and other audio/visual elements
• Oversee digital media management software and hardware
• Establish protocols for routine cataloging and archiving of videos, photos, audio recordings, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR a Master’s Degree and one year of related work experience.
• Related Experience: Video pre-production, production, post-production processes.

Compensation

Compensation Grade Administrative Faculty - B. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement: Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits.
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees: The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program: The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Employment Conditions

Exempt: Yes. Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0%.

Background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity." Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290 acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiate is an 18 month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact education, world improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150 year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University's website.