Director Of Video Production

Position Number:

117887

Title:

Director

Functional Title:

Director of Video Production

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

PRES-Office of Marketing and Communications

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Some supervisory and script writing experience is also required.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in video production or a related field is required.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate experience covering high profile press conferences and live events.

• Professional video production equipment operation skills
• Knowledge of live event production
• Ability to manage up, down and across
• Strong project management skills
• Expertise in Photoshop
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to coach and energize staff

Preferences:

Preferences:
Advanced knowledge and experience with color grading, sound design, and creating motion graphics.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry video equipment and other items, to walk short distances, and to drive a vehicle to shoot video material. Availability to work nights and weekends as necessary.

Posting Date:

07/11/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

07/24/2023

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.