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Video Specialist

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 2, 2021

General summary/purpose:

The Video Specialist, interacting with students, faculty, and staff, assists with all aspects of video production; from contributing project concept ideas through the editing and delivery of video projects. You must be able to work across multiple recording environments; studio and on location while maintaining high levels of production value. In post-production the Video Specialist should have strong skills in working with large batches of video content, managing continuity of production value across all videos while bring your own artistic vision to the final product.

As this role is part of a Teaching and Learning team, we are also looking for someone who is interested in growing their video skillset by learning how to develop interactive videos. Reporting to the Video Specialist Supervisor, the ideal candidate will have an interest in instructional media and online education. You will excel if you are self-driven to dive into media production, comfortable balancing different priorities, and open to new challenges. We are looking for a creative, dynamic thinker with strong, writing and editing skills. An aptitude for visual storytelling.

Candidates for this position should be prepared to provide a portfolio of work as a part of the interview process.


Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Note: This position may work remotely. May be required to be onsite at Harbor East campus up to 40% of the time. This position requires occasional trips to Washington, DC for recording purposes.

Specific duties & responsibilities:

Video Production [80%]

  • Supports video production. by setting up cameras, microphones, and lights. Assist in the video studio (setup camera, screen capture, and monitor recordings).
  • Helps with studio equipment installation and maintenance
  • Accurately edits audio and/or video from script, development of both text-based and animated content.
  • Ensures visual elements and quality standards are maintained across the entire video production process.
  • Retouching videos, including color correction, graphics/animations, and timing music/sound to copy.
  • Shoot video and record audio in-studio and in the field.
  • Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects
  • Create rough and final cuts of video content
  • Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
  • Consult and collaborate with stakeholders from production to post-production process
  • Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.
  • Be part of the QA process for other multimedia team projects
  • Support interactive media production for multiple courses in development, revamp, or revisioning.
  • Ensure all projects meet organizational standards for production value, brand, and archive organization

Quality Assurance of 3rd Party Developers [5%]

  • Reviews 3rd party content for quality and consistency as needed.

Learning Technology Promotion and Training[5%]

  • Develops asynchronous training materials around using video and multimedia objects.
  • Create, develop, edit and implement new content for multimedia projects and ensure the continued growth, efficacy, accuracy, and timeliness of T&L’s web-based communications.
  • Assists faculty in developing reusable learning objects (Videos, lecture capture etc.).

Research [5%]

  • Keeps abreast of developments of related instructional technologies.

Other duties as assigned[5%]

Minimum qualifications (mandatory):

  • High School Diploma/GED required. Four years related experience required. Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  • Experience with multimedia production, lighting, audio engineering & video editing.
  • Experience utilizing video production equipment (cameras, lights, audio equipment) and post production software(e.g., Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop).
  • Portfolio with relevant work experience and examples required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university preferred. Concentrations in Multimedia, video production, related field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • 2 years’ experience in video production work.
  • Ability to keep track of event calendars.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in all aspects of video production, such as leading shoots; audio recording, mixing and editing; familiarity with video compression best practices and media asset management.
  • Experience taking concepts/ideas and creating multimedia content.
  • Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Media Encoder, Photoshop, etc.)
  • Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
  • Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity
  • Familiarity with motion graphics elements
  • Working knowledge of filming equipment (HD Camera, microphone, studio lighting, and teleprompter).
  • Experience with animation in either After Effects or interest in learning related prosumer software (Vyond, Moovly, Powtoon)
  • Experience or interest in learning how to work with 360 camera footage
  • Interest in learning basic interactive video skills and softwares

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Knowledge of lecture and screen capture tools such as Camtasia, , Panopto, Kaltura etc.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to prepare written communication with an attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Any specific physical requirements for the job:

  • Ability to lift 30 pounds

Classified Title:Multimedia Technician
Working Title: Video Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OF
Starting Salary Range:$39,229-53,976 annually
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30-5pm plus evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate production schedule
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 46-MD:JH at Harbor East
Department name: 60000068-Teaching and Learning @ Carey
Personnel area: Carey Business School

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

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JH at Legg Mason Harbor East - Carey Business School


The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm

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