Job Description

Oregon State Ecampus is seeking a video producer (information technology consultant, competency level 3) to join our team!

About Oregon State University:

If you would like to be a part of a community that enjoys a beautiful 400-acre campus with park-like settings, supports world-renowned research, teaching, and outreach, or assists students to become successful citizens, consider a career with Oregon State University (OSU).

OSU is a research-intensive, public land-grant university and one of only two land-, sea-, space- and sun-grant universities in the country. OSU believes in tackling challenges head-on and in partnership with others. OSU’s mission is to provide access to high-quality educational programs that connects us with partners in K-12, community colleges, and universities across the state, nation, and world. Strong collaborations with industry and state and federal agencies drive OSU’s research enterprise. OSU takes seriously its values of economic, social, cultural, and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation, and the world.

Located in the heart of Oregon’s central valley, OSU’s main campus is in Corvallis, a quaint college town full of art, shopping, wineries, breweries, farm-fresh foods, and much more. And, whether you love the ocean, mountains, waterfalls, or the desert – none are more than a few hours drive! We’re just a two hours’ drive from Portland and four hours from Seattle. You can be at the coast in less than an hour and in the high desert of Bend in three hours.

About Oregon State Ecampus:
Oregon State Ecampus is a growing, innovative, and collaborative organization with a commitment to providing high-quality online degrees and programs. Ecampus makes OSU’s exceptional learning experiences available to students throughout Oregon and around the world.  Ecampus includes Oregon State Ecampus (online degrees), Open Educational Resources (open access online resources), and the Ecampus Research unit (conducts original research). OSU Ecampus is a leader in national online education, our online bachelor’s program is currently ranked #4 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and has ranked in the top 10 for seven consecutive years.

About the position:
The video producer reports directly to the multimedia project manager and is part of the multimedia team within the Course Development and Training (CDT) team. This is a creative position that works collaboratively with a team of video producers, marketing managers, faculty, staff, and others. The video producer plans, organizes, and directs video production, and is responsible for ensuring the quality of video and multimedia content is of a high standard.

The CDT unit provides expertise and support for the development of online and hybrid courses, including instructional design services, innovative multimedia development, and faculty development programming and support.

Oregon State University and Ecampus maintain and enhance a collaborative and inclusive community that is dedicated to equity and equal opportunity. All employees of this division are responsible for ensuring that these commitments are achieved. This position directly contributes to those goals by designing learning environments that are inclusive, accessible, and follow the best practices of Universal Design for Learning.

Position duties include:

• Video production
  • Works independently or with a team of collaborators to plan and set up video equipment for video shoots, live streams, podcasts, and live events
• Post-Production
  • Reviews produced media and consults with faculty members and subject experts involved in the project to identify video, graphics, and multimedia needs for online classes.
  • Edits video and provides revisions based on editorial notes from SME. Helps maintain current and create new course materials.
• Project management/administration
  • Uses project management systems to work directly with others on videos throughout the entire process.
  • Help ensure programming reflects strategic priorities of each unit; organizes the distribution of productions on the web and through live events.
  • Serves as project manager for video productions and organizes equipment arrangements for productions to ensure equipment availability for team members.
  • Contacts appropriate course development/project participants to schedule and coordinate meetings and support faculty in providing video and multimedia content for their courses.
• Lead work
  • Provides leadership and direction for assigned student workers and interns.
• Professional development and service
  • Consults with video team to identify emerging technologies, trends, and resources in video production for distribution along with making budget recommendations to unit managers and directors.
  • Represents the division at professional workshops, conferences, forums, trade shows, customer meetings, and other opportunities for constituents and clients.
• For more details, please go to https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/104505

Minimum (required) qualifications:

• This classification requires a basic foundation of knowledge and skills of technology and information systems generally obtained through an AA degree in computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications, or related fields, or similar certified course work in applicable fields of study and at least one year of related work experience.
• Demonstrated work experience and skills in video shooting and editing.

• Demonstrated work experience with lighting, audio recording, and color correction.
• Strong ability to multitask under deadlines.
• Evidence of expertise in the use of video production equipment.
• Proven project management experience and ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team and across multiple teams/units.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder.
• Demonstrable contribution to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
• This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in film, marketing, broadcast journalism or related field, or an equivalent amount of training and experience to obtain the foundation of knowledge and skills in new media production.
• Demonstrates motion graphic skills using After Effects or other similar software.
• Skilled and/or trained in multimedia design and/or other animation/3-D/multimedia tools.
• Demonstrates excellent computer skills beyond video editing software.
• Experience with enterprise-level video storage and networking systems.
• Experience with enterprise-level Media Asset Management (MAM) software.
• Demonstrates color correction skills using Adobe programs and DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience with live video production systems. Including switching and recording via Blackmagic systems, or similar hardware and software.
• Experience producing content for online learning.

Work conditions and schedule:

This position will be required to pack, transport, unload, and set up 20-200 lbs. of video production equipment in a variety of working environments. This work could be with team members or individually based on the requirements of the video shoot.

Must be able to carry 20-50 lbs. of camera gear to locations. May include hiking into remote locations.

Working locations and conditions include, but are not limited to:

• Video studio, offices, labs, farms, factories, businesses, and conference centers.
• Working outdoors in all types of weather may include working in or near water.
• Working near or around domesticated and/or wild animals.
• Working from elevated locations such as ladders or lifts.

Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Travel for video shoots and conferences may be required.

OSU is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity.  As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, OSU values diversity in our faculty and staff regardless of their self-identity; to that end, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Benefits:

• Medical coverage – 95% employer contribution toward CORE benefits (medical, vision, dental, employee basic life). Optional spouse/domestic and dependent coverage.
• Vacation leave (8 hours/month), sick leave (8 hours/month), personal leave (24 hours/year), and 10 paid holidays.
• Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) plus additional voluntary savings plans.
• Health Engagement Model.
• Disability insurance.
• Long-Term care insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Life insurance with optional employee & spouse/domestic partner coverage.
• Parental or family medical leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Orange rewards for 10% discount at all university restaurants.
• Professional development opportunities.
• College savings program.
• Free access to Care.com.
• Cell phone provider discounts available at AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile/Sprint.
• Reduced tuition rates for you or your dependents/spouse/domestic partner.
• And more!

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: adobe, editing, multimedia, Producer, video, video production, and  project management. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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