Event And Media Production Specialist

Description:

Overview:
The Event and Media Production Specialist is responsible for fulfilling various operation roles based on the scope of production requirements, including but not limited to the end-to-end processes in creating a wide range of video and audio event and/or studio content for university-related services. The Specialist is responsible for planning and executing events, and/or advising on, designing and creating high quality creative media content for clients of Media Production Services, with priority for academic and instructional purposes. As capacity allows, the Specialist will also provide these services for internal University communication and promotional needs. Clients include faculty, staff and graduate students for whom the Specialist provides expertise in any or all phases of jobs (pre-production, production, post-production, and delivery), as well as high-level technical knowledge to allow clients to innovate during the creation process. The incumbent uses their technical expertise to track, investigate and recommend technology solutions and best practices for activities.

Responsibilities:
Pre-production and production responsibilities
Event and media project analysis and effective client communication
Creative concept development
Script development with client, scheduling, and/or planning activity around projects
Assessment of equipment, software and needs for effective project solutions
Production responsibilities
Advanced camera, lighting, and sound recording
Expertise with white backdrop, green screen, and/or on-location shoots
Filming interviews and b-roll for creative production needs
Independent technical set ups and organized clean up
Fill various roles dependent on the event or media project including but not limited to a combination of audio technician, camera operator, on-line platform operator, graphics operator, video playback operator, lighting technician, teleprompter operator, and drone operator
Postproduction Responsibilities
Advanced video and audio editing (Creative Cloud)
Motion graphics and animation
Titles and effects
Technical Knowledge
Technical proficiency with media hardware (cameras, lights, sound equipment), software applications, and configurations
Independently plan, configure, operate, and set up studio, location sites, and equipment
Test and trial new software and hardware, recommend technical solutions based on needs and relevant emerging trends
Troubleshoot system problems based on expertise in equipment and general proficiency in how relevant systems work together
Comfortable with operating systems for Mac and PC
Sample University Related Services
Provide services to a variety of clients with varied needs, analyzing and solving problems to provide exceptional results in event and media productions. Examples include
Creative production: course content, instructional videos, promotional, event, communication and marketing videos for faculties and departments
In-studio and on-location video recordings: single or multi-camera video recordings using backdrops, green screens, live or recorded a/v switching for special events, filming online learning content, research presentations and interviews, professor bios, course introductions, et cetera
Lecture casting: recording, editing and uploading lecture files to the delivery system (e.g. a learning management system)
Audio recordings: support for on-location, studio and sound booth audio recordings, podcasts; edit, review and upload files
Television broadcasting: pre-recorded and live studio broadcast transmission for national and international television stations (Dejero)
Postproduction: editing, titles, graphics, animation 2D/3D for high production quality, with quick turnaround
Live webcast: livestream webcast, single or multi-cam video shoots with Powerpoint integration streamed with various streaming and web collaboration platforms, using a/v switcher with multiple cameras
Media conversion: VHS/DVD to digital files, cataloguing, archiving
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in video production or equivalent education and experience
3-5 years industry experience
Knowledge of virtual production and meeting platforms
Demonstrated expertise in digital media development, design and delivery with an emphasis on the creation of creative video production using industry-standard tools and techniques
Experience working independently to prioritize and organize workload
Significant expertise with digital audio/video production and post-production tools
Operating and maintaining media equipment
Proven digital video camera operating knowledge, substantial expertise and skills to deliver high quality content (ability to use DSLRs, digital cinema cameras, pro video camcorders)
Recording and editing audio files using professional recording software (e.g. Audacity)
High level proficiency in video editing using Premiere and/or FCPro
Developing 2D/3D and Motion Graphics using After Effects or other industry standard programs
Experience researching, selecting and ordering applicable equipment
Experience producing or delivering webcasts (e.g. Livestream) is an asset
Required software skills: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audacity) at this time
Ability to recommend and implement multimedia solutions for educational services and requests
Creative abilities in visual storytelling, and pulling together necessary team, tools and media assets to complete a production
Experience creating professional multimedia and event productions
Strong written and verbal communication skills with superior attention to detail, time management, and project management
Proven ability to use good organizational skills to plan, track and successfully complete multiple concurrent tasks and projects
Proven ability to interact effectively with clients and/or subject matter experts and demonstrated initiative to use communication methods throughout project phases
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work, cooperate, and be a positive contributing member of the team
Open to creative feedback for effective collaboration and production creation
Work outside the normal operating hours of Waterloo can be expected in this role. Must have flexibility for some irregular work hours, as recordings of lectures, events, and/or live to air news broadcast reports, events may occur in the early hours, evenings, or weekends.
Must have a valid G driver’s license