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The Video Content Specialist will assist in preparing, planning, and operating video needs for the Lastinger Center for Learning, including filming and editing for both the public-facing portion and the Teacher's Professional Development side of content. The Video Content Specialist coordinates, performs, and supports media maintenance, creation, and distribution for various venues, audiences, and other deliverables. This position is time-limited and soft-funded.
The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing diversity of thought, skill, and experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering environments where team members feel included, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work.
Responsibilities:
Production
- Assist in planning and executing video shoots, including setting up equipment and directing talent.
- Operate video cameras, lighting, teleprompter and audio equipment to capture high-quality footage.
- Collaborates with project leads and the studio specialist to design studio sets and film in the field.
- Builds, maintains and prepares equipment kits for field producers to use.
- Suggests the best solutions to meet project goals and keeps clients on task with reviews and updates.
- Reviews progress and maintain up-to-date records for project tracking.
Post-Production
- Facilitates post-production of project content through video trimming, color grading, sound design, animations, and special effects to enhance video quality and viewer engagement.
- Ensures final videos meet branding, accessibility and technical guidelines.
- Collaborates with the SME to approve and deliver their multimedia resources.
- Backs up and organizes media files on the local server and cloud storage.
- Offers creative solutions to create and deliver high-quality and engaging digital content.
Content
- Collaborates across teams with subject matter experts to develop video content ideas for teacher professional development courses.
- Creates storyboards, scripts, and shot lists for video projects.
- Manages video content library, ensuring all assets are properly archived and easily accessible.
Process Development
- Develops new techniques, systems, and procedures to enhance operational issues.
- Implements feedback from stakeholders to continually improve video quality and effectiveness.
- Assists in streamlining processes for both the A/V Production team and external teams.
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