Producer/Director

University of Utah Producer / Director Salt Lake City , Utah Apply Now

Department 01527 - Genetic Science Learning CTR

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Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $47,650 - $64,000

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

Join the team that develops the most popular science education site on the internet! The Genetic Science Learning Center’s Learn.

Genetics and Teach.Genetics websites are used in virtually every country in the world and constitute approximately one-third of the annual traffic through utah.edu.

We seek a Video Producer / Director to join our in-house development, production, research, teacher professional development, and community engagement team.

The ideal applicant shares our passion for education, and our vision of universal science and health literacy that empowers individuals to make informed decisions for themselves, their family, their community, and our planet.

The Video Producer / Director will work collaboratively with our music composer & audio engineer, science and curriculum writers, graphic designers, animators, multimedia developers, and web developers to create engaging science and health-related videos for middle and high school students, patients and the public.

The Video Producer / Director will work with other GSLC teams to plan videos and discuss realistic expectations, interact with outside clients, plan shoots, draft scripts (if needed), scout locations (if needed), research publicly available B-roll and photos (if needed), recruit and prepare talent, recruit and supervise free-lance personnel (if needed), edit footage and export it for delivery, and make edits, as requested.

This person also serves as the GSLC’s photographer. The GSLC has a 400 sq. ft. video production studio with associated storage and office.

This position reports to the GSLC’s Program Manager.

The ideal candidate must have experience in all aspects of video production, a collaborative approach to teamwork, and excellent communication skills.

In your application, please include a resume, link to your portfolio, and cover letter that describes how your experience fits with our needs, which are outlined in more detail below.

About the Genetic Science Learning Center ( GSLC )

Our mission is making science and health easy for everyone to understand. The educational materials we develop and study aim to educate middle and high school students and teachers, patients, and community members.

Through courses, workshops, and conferences we train others to use our materials as well as bring science educators together to share ideas and resources.

In addition to our own projects, the GSLC collaborates with faculty across the University and at other institutions to develop and study educational materials and programs that address all areas of life science, health and a broad range of other fields.

Our projects require a collaborative, team-based approach from planning through materials production and testing with end users.

Our multi-talented team of 17 includes science and health writers, curriculum developers, instructional designers and trainers, graphic designers, multimedia artists, videographer, music composer and audio engineer, web designers, software developers, evaluators, and science education researchers, along with project management and administrative personnel.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Develops video ideas, concepts, and scripts in collaboration with other GSLC teams and outside clients.

Coordinates and oversees all aspects of video production; plans and organizes shoot days, shoots high quality footage, and manages all aspects of post-production from start to finish.

Develops and implements creative and technical aspects of production.

Develops and animates motion graphics.

Maintains our in-house studio and equipment.

Works closely with our in-house music composer and audio engineer.

Recruits and supervises freelance crew and talent, if needed.

Serve as the GSLC’s photographer for portraits and events.

Contributes to the creation of budgets and timelines.

Needed Skills

2+ years of professional experience with video production with a strong portfolio

Proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite : After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and Lightroom

Proficient experience with digital photography

Knowledge of digital accessibility standards

Excellent attention to detail

Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills

Exceptional collaboration skills

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus three years of directly related experience in instructional or commercial television required.

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Required documents

Resume

Cover Letter with link to online portfolio

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ( URS ). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO / AA).

More information, including the Director / Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at : https : / / www.

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