Video production specialist job description

Cisco Secure

Are you passionate about visual storytelling and have an eye for outstanding work? Do you get excited redefining sophisticated ideas into engaging stories that make an emotional connection with your audience? We're looking for a creative video content creator with experience producing documentaries, explainer videos, product commercials, and social media content, who has a strong understanding of how technology impacts the video production world and is enthusiastic about working within a group of creative professionals.

What You'll Do

Provide direction and leadership for activities involved in editing and finishing audio and visual content and features to be delivered by web, broadcast, streaming, or other media forms. Craft motion graphic elements as a part of the video editorial process. Handle material such as camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects to produce a final film or video product. Work with art and creative teams to select audio, video, colors, and animation, for graphic designs. Work with creative leadership to resolve content needs and specifications. Coordinate resources and assets to ensure that content is produced and delivered on time and in accordance with established requirements. Facilitate the expediting of project progress in every way possible. You should possess a detailed understanding of the latest video tools, trends and technology.

Who You'll Work With

We are the Cisco Secure story and media team that is part of a larger brand team for Cisco Secure. We're a multi-functional team of media artists, writers, and employer brand specialists who intentionally craft and maintain an inclusive team environment. A team that values and respects each others' work ethic, individual working styles, and outstanding abilities believes in each other to accomplish what is vital to making the business successful. You'll collaborate with a wide variety of teams, from industry specialists, content marketers, and brand managers throughout the business.

Who You Are

You love collaboration and receiving constructive feedback - and you're open to experimentation and an iterative way of working. You work without ego. You can adapt to change and modify processes to meet the moment. You're motivated by continuous learning opportunities for you, your peers, and your teammates.You have a passion for technology and emerging trends. You enjoy interacting with different personalities, skill levels, levels of seniority, and across other subject areas. You have strong technical skills and shown ability to use a variety of software (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve).

Qualifications

* You've been producing video content for many years.

* You've worked within a professional environment for 2-4+ years.

* You have shown experience in a creative profession like cinematography, video production and animation.

* You are comfortable working both independently and within a team.

* You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in on-the-job training in the media field.

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box!

But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Description$100 Sign-On Bonus
Part Time Teaching Video Production Specialist

Function: The Teaching Video Production Specialist will do pre-project planning of the video production process, working closely with youth. The Teaching Video Production Specialist will create videos in conjunction with Club Youth for PSAs, web-based programming, and social media. The Teaching Video Production Specialist will oversee the post production and final video project which includes video creation process and involves the final editing, proofing, and development of a recorded video.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: (not all-inclusive)

• Show creative expertise and strong technical skills by helping youth participants produce engaging videos that show the youth voice.
• Create stories through video that will make an impact and tell stories.
• Create a daily studio operations checklist and maintain it.
• Collaborates with subject matter consultants
• Ensures lighting positions, sound enhancements, and proper recording equipment are in place to capture the best images in a variety of locations.
• Post-Production making editorial decisions – what to keep, what to cut, and ensuring all of the technical elements create a video that meets client or project goals.
• Ensure to add music, graphics, and animation, develop, edit and upload/manage video content.
• Maintains inventory and request order supplies with supervisor.
• Maintains, repairs, services and installs basic video production equipment.
• Communicate status updates to direct supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: (not all inclusive)

• Two Years accredited College/University preferred and/or High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong technical skills and experience with Final Cut Studio, Adobe Creative Suite Video Editing software, AfterEffects, AVID or DaVinci Resolve.
• Ensure to be a key player who understands the impact video makes.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to use basic video production equipment.
• Thorough understanding of artistic styles, techniques, methodologies, and effects used within video production.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in working with children and knowledge of youth development.
• Strong Organization, Time Management Skills and ability to set Priorities
• Demonstrates a strong Work Ethic, Positive Attitude, High Level of Energy and Flexibility
• Strong Interpersonal skills, and Attention to Detail
• Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

General BGCMC Expectations:

• Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCMC priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• Inclusive Environment – BGCMC values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all backgrounds can be successful and participate. BGCMC expects employees to embrace and support DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion) of all members and colleagues.
• Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCMC. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCMC is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Able to input, store, process and output information on a (computer) and other office equipment.
• Ability to arrange sets and lighting to capture professional video.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• The noise level in the work environment is high due to work is conducted in a Club for children, inside and outside setting.

Note: ***

• FREE Club membership for staff member’s children (grades K-12).
• Paid Time off for all Positions
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Program

TO APPLY: Go to our website, www.bgcmanatee.org/Jobs click on the “Apply Today!” button to apply and view job descriptions. Principal applicants only, no recruiters; no phone calls or walk-ins accepted. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NPCA POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date: October 2022 Position Title: Senior Video Production Specialist

Grade: L Job Status: Full Time FLSA: Exempt

Department: Communications Location: Washington, DC preferred

Immediate Supervisor: Senior Director, Communications & Engagement

Manager's Supervisor: Senior Vice President, Communications & Marketing

Incumbent/New Position: Incumbent (formerly Creative Content Specialist)

Salary: based on experience and location (up to $64,800 for Washington, DC)

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Video Production Manager will be responsible for creating short-form videos in support of NPCA's mission and campaigns, with a primary emphasis on engaging, entertaining and discoverable content optimized for placement on YouTube. The Manager will have primary responsibility for identifying opportunities, researching and storyboarding, procuring footage, editing and releasing video content. The Manager must be able to set and meet deadlines to ensure regular content releases.

Collaborating with the rest of the Communications team, the Manager will assist in planning and managing large-scale video projects created by outside contractors as well as social video (i.e., TikTok and Reels). The Manger will also be responsible for capturing new footage as appropriate, using NPCA's digital videography equipment, with some travel required.

Essential Functions:

% of Time

Create original short-form videos for online placement

50%

Support large-scale and social video projects

15%

Maintain NPCA YouTube and Vimeo channels

10%

Capture original footage for NPCA videos (some travel required)

10%

Maintain library of NPCA video assets

10%

Administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

5%

Other:

Respect employees regardless of their position or background. Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Participate in administrative staff meetings, organization-wide meetings, staff committee meetings, training programs, and attend other meetings and seminars as designated by the supervisor. Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position.

Minimum Work Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday (32 hour work week)

Minimum Scope of Position: Create and distribute original video content for NPCA's online platforms and presence, utilizing existing library/stock footage and capturing original video footage as necessary. Manage and maintain NPCA's video library.

Minimum Qualifications, Competencies, Skills, Education, and Traits:

+ 2-4 years of experience in video editing and production. Experience with Final Cut Pro preferred.

+ Familiarity with current best practices for short-form digital video content. Prior experience with YouTube management preferred but not required.

+ Familiarity with basic or intermediate analytics practices for evaluating video performance.

+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to craft error-free visual content on deadline is required.

+ Baccalaureate degree not required. Education or training in communications, journalism or marketing preferred but not required.

+ Proven ability to work under time constraints, meet deadlines, organize tasks, and maintain a good rapport with staff and suppliers.

+ Work well under pressure with ability to multi-task and prioritize.

+ Demonstrated ability to produce several creative solutions to a problem.

+ Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Core Values

Live, honor, and own the organization's Core Values:

Commitment. We are passionate about NPCA and dedicated to achieving excellence through our work and mission. We seek to improve our performance by taking opportunities for professional and personal development, and encouraging reasonable risk-taking and innovation.

Inclusion. We value diversity of thought, background, experience, and opinion. We create a culture of empowerment by welcoming and encouraging meaningful participation from all people and promoting an environment that embraces different perspectives.

Integrity. We hold ourselves accountable to each other, our members and partners, and our mission. We evaluate the impact of our work and strive for honesty and transparency across the organization. We operate ethically in the organization's best interests.

Respect. We collaborate in results-oriented teams based on trust and consideration for each other. We promote harmony between our work and our personal lives. We foster a healthy and positive workplace culture and work collaboratively with external partners.

NPCA is committed to diversity among its employees and hiring practices. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Physical Environment: Typical office setting; cube

Employer's Rights: NPCA reserves the right to revise this position description at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the NPCA and employee and is subject to change by the NPCA as the needs of the NPCA and requirements of the job change. The above is in no way an exhaustive list of the requirements for the position.

COVID-19: Please be aware that NPCA requires all employees who are required to work onsite, whether regularly or sporadically to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of vaccination. NPCA is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law. *This does not apply to applicants residing in Montana, Tennessee, and Florida