Job no:531878
Work type:Staff Full-Time
Location:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:18300000 - ED-LASTINGER CENTERClassification Title:

Multimedia Specialist II

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 equitable 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 against 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 a dynamic and diverse team.

Responsibilities:

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.
Determines the production methods and implements those among the in-house production team.
Lead team in-studio and direct production.
Assist in coordinating the scheduling and maintenance of media production and distribution infrastructure.
Suggests the best solutions to meet project goals and keeps clients on task with reviews and updates.
Review progress and maintain up-to-date records for project tracking.

Post-Production

Facilitates post-production of project content through graphics, animations, special effects, music, and sound effects to enhance video quality and viewer engagement.
Coordinates the design of the graphic design/illustrations needed
Ensure final videos meet guidelines and technical specifications.
Collaborates with the SME to approve and deliver their 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 operational issues.
Implement feedback from stakeholders to continually improve video quality and effectiveness.

Other duties as assigned

This position may be required to work outside these prescribed hours to accommodate demands during peak periods or other periods when deemed necessary.

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.

Will travel for assigned business purposes minimally (1-2/quarter)

$26.34 - $28.74 hourly

High school diploma and three years of relevant experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.