Video Production Specialist I- EM

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA seeks a full-time video producer to plan studio and field productions, coordinate shoots, and deliver high-quality edited videos that meet client needs.

You will post‑produce using Final Cut Studio Pro 7 and Adobe After Effects, collaborate with the marketing team, handle storyboards, color correction, and export formats, and contribute to LU's mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 years’ video production experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Final Cut Pro Studio 7 and Adobe Creative Suite required; familiarity with color correction and audio editing preferred.
• Ability to storyboard concepts, plan shoots, and communicate effectively with clients and marketing team.

Responsibilities

• Research and stay abreast of video technologies and industry benchmarks.
• Pre-Production: brainstorm concepts, attend client meetings, storyboard and schedule shoots.
• Production: conduct field shoots, operate video and audio equipment, set up lighting and manage equipment.
• Post-Production: ingest, sort, edit, color correct, and finalize videos; export in required formats.
• Communicate with marketing team for approvals on drafts and final proofs.

Skills

Video production

Storyboarding

Editing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Final Cut Pro Studio 7

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Media Encoders

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission; plans video tasks according to scheduling and client needs; plans and facilitates high quality studio and field based production and event coverage, converts and delivers format of completed edited products and performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 1. Research: Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks; watches and researches promotional videos and other video productions.
• 2. Pre-Production: Brainstorms and develops video concepts in cooperation with existing University brand initiatives; Attends meetings with internal clients and interacts with them to develop and coordinate video solutions for their requests; Storyboards and sketches said concepts for production purposes; Plans and schedules video shoots.
• 3. Production: Conducts field-based video production which involves interacting with clients and operating all portable video and audio equipment; transports and sets up lighting and audio equipment as required; provides limited troubleshooting and maintenance of field production equipment; maintains and organizes camera equipment in an orderly manner.
• 4. Post-Production: Plans and performs video post-production tasks which include ingesting, sorting, converting, and organizing video footage; makes editorial decisions, rough cuts, audio adjustments, color correction, and final editing using Final Cut Studio Pro software and/or Adobe After Effects; Compresses video project for output and makes video available in a variety of formats as required.
• 5. Communicates with marketing team as project is edited; Obtains approval from all individuals involved in each project on drafts and final proofs.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

A high school diploma or GED and 1-3 years' experience are required. Must be proficient using Apply computer platform and Apple Final Cut Pro Studio 7, Adobe Creative suite, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Media Encoders, Photoshop and Illustrator. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type Full time Location Onsite Pay Range Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. $45,000.00 - $50,000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.