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The AV Production Specialist will assist in preparing, planning, and operating video needs for The Lastinger Center for Learning and New Worlds Reading, including filming and editing for both the public-facing portion and the Teacher's Professional Development side of content. The AV Production Specialist advises, coordinates, performs, and supports media maintenance, scheduling, 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.
Production
• Plan and execute video shoots, including setting up equipment, directing talent, and managing the shooting schedule.
• Operate video cameras, lighting, and audio equipment to capture high-quality footage.
• Determine the production methods and implement those among the in-house production team.
• Collaborates with team in-studio and field production.
• Assist in coordinating the scheduling and maintenance of media production and distribution infrastructure.
• Suggest the best solutions to meet project goals and keep clients on task with reviews and updates.
• Review progress and maintain up-to-date records for project tracking
• Demonstrates the operation of multimedia equipment
Post-Production
• Facilitate post-production of project content through graphics, animations, special effects, music, and sound effects to enhance video quality and viewer engagement.
• Coordinate the design of the graphic design/illustrations needed.
• Ensure final videos meet guidelines and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with content development to approve and deliver multimedia resources.
• Offer creative solutions to create and deliver high-quality and engaging digital
content.
Content
• Collaborate across teams with SMEs to develop video content ideas for teacher professional development sessions.
• Create storyboards, scripts, and shot lists for video projects.
• Manage video content library, ensuring all assets are properly archived and easily accessible.
Process development
• Develop new techniques, systems, and procedures to enhance operations.
• Implement feedback from stakeholders to continually improve video quality and effectiveness.
Other duties as assigned
Hybrid work location policy:
Lastinger Center for Learning supports and promotes a healthy work-life balance. To achieve this, the Lastinger Center offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule that aligns with the university’s Flexibility in the Workplace Policy. Allowing employees to stagger arrival and departure times as necessary and to vary the number of workdays in the office so long as an employee’s FTE commitment is fulfilled within the university workweek. This policy also allows for occasional, incidental remote work based on individual circumstances.
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