General Information
| Job Description | BROADCAST COMM SPEC 2 | Working Title | Video Production Specialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 007450 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | University Communications - D01189 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 10/01/2018 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Researches, writes, and edits materials for broadcast of non-complex factual, news and current affairs programs for television, radio and the Internet. Receives instructions and close review on new or unusual programs. |
Department Custom Scope
| University Communications provides campus leadership in planning, coordinating and implementing communications programs that foster increased awareness, understanding, and support of UC Riverside's mission, vision, accomplishments, and needs among its many internal and external constituencies. Under direction, the video production specialist will shoot, edit, and create graphics for high-quality video projects to be distributed via the UC Riverside website and social media. This position works closely with the marketing, creative design, and media relations units. Please note, applicants may be required to submit a work sample as part of the selection process. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Researches, writes and edits basic and/or non-complex material for broadcast for a variety of programming for broadcast.
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35 |
May consult with user to assess details such as appropriate medium.
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5 |
Creates and produces routine multimedia-related production tasks.
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20 |
May assist in marketing and/or fundraising events.
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5 |
May be responsible for program scheduling and/or reporting.
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5 |
| Working either independently or as part of a team, the Video Production Specialist will shoot, edit, and polish high-level video content for inspiring pride, commitment, and investment in UC Riverside. | 25 |
| Research film/video industry trends and build a repertoire of post-production techniques. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Working knowledge and understanding of relevant technology, including methods of broadcast operations. | Required |
| Working knowledge of news, current events, or other relevant types of programming. | Required |
| Working knowledge of the campus including its mission, vision, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. | Required |
| Working written, research, editing, interpersonal, and presentation communications skills. | Required |
| Working organizational skills. | Required |
| Working creative skills. | Required |
| May require knowledge of broadcast operations. | Preferred |
| Proficiency in video editing using Adobe Premiere CC. | Required |
| Proficiency with the creation of video graphics in Premiere and After Effects. | Required |
| Proficiency with video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and rigging. | Required |
| Experience with audio finishing in Adobe Audition and Premiere. | Required |
| Ability to properly lift, transport, set up and break down equipment and/or heavy items needed for shoots and other projects. | Required |
| Ability to take direction for both videography and editing choices. | Required |
| Must be dependable and punctual, with a strong work ethic. | Required |
| Proficiency in a Mac environment. | Required |
| Experience with social media video content. | Preferred |
| Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Lightroom. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of production trends, such as 360, VR, mini action cams, or aerial videography. | Preferred |
| Experience with camera stabilizers such as a Glidecam or Movi. | Preferred |
| Experience with photography and/or portraits. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Availability to work some evening/weekend hours and occasionally outdoors. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
Items Used
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Physical Requirements
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Mental Requirements
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Environmental Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |