Video Production Specialist

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or­_

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a collaborative Video Production Specialist to contribute to pre-production, production, and post-production across campus storytelling initiatives. This role supports filming, editing, graphics, audio, captioning, and delivery under Video Services leadership.

The position emphasizes on-site video work with campus clients, meeting branding standards and project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business admin, communications, public relations, or closely related field.
• 1 year of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or related area.
• Demonstrated experience with video production, direction and/or editing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, film, record audio, and work on set in video productions.
• Edit campus outreach videos, Chancellor's messages, promotional content and other university productions.
• Post-produce and edit chargeback video projects with campus clients to meet requirements and branding.

Skills

Videography

Video editing

Lighting

Audio recording

Graphics creation

Captioning

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Video Production Specialist

Strategic Communications and Marketing

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has many stories to tell. From groundbreaking research and innovation to educating the next generation of leaders, Illinois has a 150+ year tradition of making a significant impact across the state, nation, and world. The Strategic Communications and Marketing team brings these stories to life, connecting audiences with the university's work through compelling content. We're looking for a collaborative video specialist who can capture the people and discoveries across campus into engaging visual stories that move Illinois forward.

Job Summary

Contribute to the pre-production, production, and post-production of video projects for Strategic Communications and Marketing, the Office of the Chancellor, and University units. Assist with creating high-quality video content by supporting filming, editing, graphics, audio, captioning, and delivery under the direction of Video Services leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities

Video Production

• Plan, film, record audio, and work on set in video productions for video services in a timely manner, as assigned by leadership.
• Produce campus outreach videos, Chancellor's messages, promotional content, and other university productions within the video services team.
• Produce and film chargeback video projects by communicating with campus clients and helping ensure deliverables meet project requirements and video services brand standards.
• Support filming of Big Ten documentary productions and News Bureau videos as assigned.
• Support video services' productions, including assistance with camera operation, lighting, sound recording, interviewing, loading/unloading and equipment setup.
• Manage assigned production tasks, monitor deadlines, identify workflow or technical issues, and communicate project status or concerns to Video Services leadership.

Video Post-Production

• Edit, create graphics, audio mix, caption, and render videos in post-production for video services, as assigned by leadership.
• Edit campus outreach videos, Chancellor's messages, promotional content, and other university productions within the video services team.
• Post-produce and edit chargeback video projects by communicating with campus clients and helping ensure deliverables meet project requirements and video services brand standards.
• Film, organize, tag, and upload footage to the campus video database.
• Prepare, export, and upload completed video productions for delivery to clients and distribution through web and media platforms.

Client Meetings/Consulting

• Participate in gathering client goals, project requirements, and timelines. Contribute creative ideas and production recommendations under the guidance of Video Services leadership.
• Ensure video productions follow University branding, messaging standards, and video services quality standards.General - StratCom - Apply and maintain working knowledge of University video branding standards and production practices to all video productions. - Participate in team discussions and contribute ideas/assistance to other StratCom units with video-related work as assigned.

General - StratCom

• Apply and maintain working knowledge of University video branding standards and production practices to all video productions.
• Participate in team discussions and contribute ideas/assistance to other StratCom units with video-related work as assigned.

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations

Some evening and weekend hours required. Some travel, both intrastate and national, occasionally required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.
• Demonstrated experience with video production, direction and/or editing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with professional video and audio equipment, and with industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Davinci Resolve, or equivalent).
• Experience in lighting, filming, video editing, audio recording, motion graphics, accessibility and animation
• Experience in entire workflow of producing content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• A thorough knowledge of the Urbana-Champaign campus academic and administrative structure, and general knowledge of higher education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong skills in videography/cinematography and editing.
• Skilled in visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of latest video production technology and tools. Familiarity with software used in video production, editing, graphics creation, digital file storage and online delivery.
• Knowledge of video editing software, Adobe Creative Suite, Davinci Resolve, Microsoft Office, and a variety of web apps to assist with production and post-production.
• Skilled in creativity, storytelling, attention to detail, and the use of discretion and judgment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with senior administrative and academic officials.
• Ability to organize, manage and present complex information clearly and consistently.
• Ability to work independently to produce accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to multi-task, often with frequent interruptions.
• Working knowledge of accessibility requirements for video production.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience while also considering internal equity. The budgeted salary for the position is $50,000 - $60,000.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, November 9

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail].

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.