Video Producer — Creative Storytelling for Higher Education

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Tuition benefits

Excellent retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Video Producer within University Marketing Communications to craft engaging video stories that showcase education, research, and community impact. Join a collaborative team delivering multimedia content for websites, events, and campaigns in a flexible-hybrid environment.

You will lead end-to-end production, manage post-production tasks, and coordinate with designers to publish assets in multiple formats.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in communications, journalism, marketing, art or related field plus experience or six years combined education/experience.
• Skilled at creative storytelling and innovative techniques.
• Proven experience editing video content with Adobe Premiere Pro for multiple platforms.
• Demonstrated collaborative storytelling across creative teams.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to on-site shoots in Minnesota.
• Ability to attend key meetings on the Twin Cities campus and to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, coordinate, and complete video/multimedia projects for websites, presentations, and special projects.
• Film and edit b-roll for media relations and video library access.
• Develop multimedia productions from editorial to motion graphic animations.
• Coordinate lighting, audio, and shooting schedules; provide technical direction on shoots.
• Perform post-production tasks: rough cuts, color correction, and final editing using Adobe software.
• Ensure accessibility with transcription and captioning standards.

Skills

Creative storytelling

Adobe Premiere Pro

Collaborative storytelling

Driver's license

On-site video shoots

Meetings attendance

Video equipment handling

Education

BA/BS degree in communications, journalism, marketing, art or related field

Tools

After Effects

Sony production equipment

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Video Producer within University Marketing Communications to craft engaging video stories that showcase education, research, and community impact. Join a collaborative team delivering multimedia content for websites, events, and campaigns in a flexible-hybrid environment.

You will lead end-to-end production, manage post-production tasks, and coordinate with designers to publish assets in multiple formats.