Multimedia Producer

Job Posting Title:

Multimedia Producer

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Hiring Department:

University Marketing and Communications

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

As part of a new team, the Multimedia Producer creates engaging video, photo, and digital media content that enhances the university's storytelling, brand visibility, and audience engagement. This visual storyteller collaborates with various departments to produce compelling materials that highlight the university's mission, academic programs, research, campus life, and stories of students, faculty, and alumni that bring the UT community to life. By leveraging creative multimedia production expertise, this role is key in communicating the university's stories to diverse audiences.

General Notes

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Pre-Production:

• Contribute from conception stage through pre-production including scripting, storyboarding, creating shot lists, location scouting, and updating the pre-production deck

• Work closely with the assigned project manager/lead through all phases of each project to obtain client input, solve problems, and keep projects on schedule

Video Production:

• Film and edit a variety of videos ranging from higher-end cinematic videos, news and documentary style stories to social media content

• Shoot single and multi-camera productions in field and studio settings

• Operate professional cameras, audio, and lighting equipment

• Film planned or breaking news events on campus with time-sensitive coverage

Post-Production:

• Edit single and multi-camera recorded video and audio segments into completed technically and aesthetically effective presentations

• Perform complete post-production workflow: ingesting footage, incorporating feedback, adding graphics and motion graphics, basic sound mixing, and color grading

• Utilize post-production software including Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects

• Apply University of Texas brand guidelines and work with brand manager and design team for brand alignment

• Archive completed projects and upload to digital asset management system

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other multimedia producers, editors, designers, animators, freelancers, and vendors on larger shoots

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, clients, talent, and team members throughout the production process

• Meet regularly with supervisor and content strategists to discuss assignments and present ideas

• Be receptive to feedback and direction from leadership

Operations:

• Continuously look for opportunities to improve workflows and processes

• Ensure proper operation of equipment and test all production and post-production related equipment

• Stay up-to-date on latest technologies in filming, video editing, and distribution platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.

• Three years of professional experience with various forms of media, including filmmaking or videography, and video editing

• Strong visual storytelling skill with ability to craft captivating narratives with visual language

• Comprehensive understanding of the technical and creative aspects of the pre-production, production and post-production processes

• Expert knowledge in a variety of production equipment including cameras, lenses, audio, lighting, and grip equipment

• Ability to meet and juggle multiple deadlines at once

• Proficient in lighting in all types of situations including interviews, portraits, and lifestyle

• Advanced experience with Adobe Premiere Pro

• Highly creative, organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Intermediate experience using Microsoft Word and Excel

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than 3 years of professional experience with various forms of media.

• Experience in a videographer, video producer, or editor role at an agency, production company, or in-house marketing department

• Foundational understanding of the filmmaking process

• Understanding of cinematography concepts and skills to use visual language to enhance the narrative and emotions

• Experience producing short form documentaries

• Demonstrated experience with multiple production formats, including vertical, square and an ability to learn and adapt to new trends, technologies and publishing specs

• Experience with motion graphics animation in After Effects

• Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator

• Experience in Drone videography is a plus

• Experience with color correction with Davinci Resolve is a plus

• Experience in stills photography including in-field and studio photography is a plus

• Familiarity with project management systems

Salary Range

$68,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Must have access to reliable transportation

• Must live in Austin area

• Able to lift, roll or carry equipment

• May work in all weather conditions

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• May travel

• May work extended hours during events

• Nights and weekends may be required during peak periods

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

• Please provide a link to a portfolio of 3-5 relevant video samples on your CV/Resume

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.