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Video Producer/Editor
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06501
Essential Duties
1. Participate in all phases of production - from idea conception to recording to final editing - for a variety of content, with a particular focus on educational content. 2. Collaborate with an internal team of technological and pedagogical experts as well as clients, including faculty and senior administrators, to integrate video and other multimedia formats into lectures, teaching material, and other communications.3. Provide perspectives on solutions for the high-quality capture of media during field productions and in identifying and evaluating new methods for creating educational media components.4. Collaborate with other A/V and media groups when recording on campus to ensure highest production standards are met.5. Assist in managing the intake of media files.6. Generate and maintain accurate documentation on all project related activities, equipment status, and project billing.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of related and demonstrated experience or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Position Focus:
The Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning seeks a Video Producer/Editor who will increase the visibility of Yale University through all forms of multimedia and distribution channels. The position will reside within the Yale Broadcast Studio and report to a senior member of that team. The Video Producer/Editor will contribute to all phases of production for a wide variety of audio, video, and digital content with a particular focus on educational content. The Video Producer/Editor will work as part of a team of technological and pedagogical experts to create academic content for initiatives supported by the Poorvu Center. One example initiative is the University's portfolio on the Coursera massive open online course platform, which, as of February 1, 2022, had more than 8.5 million enrolled learners around the world. This position will also be asked to work independently to record events in the field such as Yale College courses or guest lectures from world leaders.
Please include in your application materials, a link to a reel of your work and be sure your contributions to each example are clearly communicated.
Content Production: As part of the Poorvu Center, the Yale Broadcast Studio provides content production services to a variety of educational initiatives including massive open online courses, online degree programs, and technology enhanced residential courses. The Video Producer/Editor will engage in all phases of production for these and related projects.
Field Recording: The Yale Broadcast Studio is responsible for recording dozens of events each year for live and on-demand distribution. The Video Producer/Editor must work with their manager and community partners to ensure high-quality audio and video capture of events. The Video Producer/Editor should also have a working knowledge of video encoding for live broadcast.
Studio Operation: The Yale Broadcast Studio facility houses three separate video studios and one audio studio. The Video Producer/Editor will be called on to provide support to studio productions. Support needs could include lighting/grip, floor manager, audio assistant, or production assistant.
Our Culture: The Poorvu Center culture is characterized by teamwork and respect. Together we are stronger than any one of us alone, and each individual brings valuable skills and experiences to advance our collective mission. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and want everyone to feel that they belong in our organization and in our institution. We also recognize that these values require a long-term commitment to implement inclusive practices in our daily work.
Essential Duties include participate in all phases of production from idea conception to recording to final editing for a variety of content, with a particular focus on educational content. Collaborate with an internal team of technological and pedagogical experts as well as clients, including faculty and senior administrators, to integrate video and other multimedia formats into lectures, teaching material, and other communications. Provide perspectives on solutions for the high-quality capture of media during field productions and in identifying and evaluating new methods for creating educational media components.
Collaborate with other A/V and media groups when recording on campus to ensure highest production standards are met. Assist in managing the intake of media files. Generate and maintain accurate documentation on all project related activities, equipment status, and project billing.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in media production or related field and 2 years of demonstrated experience in media production or an equivalent combination. Creativity. We value bold, innovative thinking and the ability to bring a fresh perspective and creative solutions to our projects. The ideal candidate will contribute to our team's ability to produce the most engaging content in higher education.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
1. Participate in all phases of production - from idea conception to recording to final editing - for a variety of content, with a particular focus on educational content. 2. Collaborate with an internal team of technological and pedagogical experts as well as clients, including faculty and senior administrators, to integrate video and other multimedia formats into lectures, teaching material, and other communications.3. Provide perspectives on solutions for the high-quality capture of media during field productions and in identifying and evaluating new methods for creating educational media components.4. Collaborate with other A/V and media groups when recording on campus to ensure highest production standards are met.5. Assist in managing the intake of media files.6. Generate and maintain accurate documentation on all project related activities, equipment status, and project billing.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of related and demonstrated experience or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Position Focus:
The Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning seeks a Video Producer/Editor who will increase the visibility of Yale University through all forms of multimedia and distribution channels. The position will reside within the Yale Broadcast Studio and report to a senior member of that team. The Video Producer/Editor will contribute to all phases of production for a wide variety of audio, video, and digital content with a particular focus on educational content. The Video Producer/Editor will work as part of a team of technological and pedagogical experts to create academic content for initiatives supported by the Poorvu Center. One example initiative is the University's portfolio on the Coursera massive open online course platform, which, as of February 1, 2022, had more than 8.5 million enrolled learners around the world. This position will also be asked to work independently to record events in the field such as Yale College courses or guest lectures from world leaders.
Please include in your application materials, a link to a reel of your work and be sure your contributions to each example are clearly communicated.
Content Production: As part of the Poorvu Center, the Yale Broadcast Studio provides content production services to a variety of educational initiatives including massive open online courses, online degree programs, and technology enhanced residential courses. The Video Producer/Editor will engage in all phases of production for these and related projects.
Field Recording: The Yale Broadcast Studio is responsible for recording dozens of events each year for live and on-demand distribution. The Video Producer/Editor must work with their manager and community partners to ensure high-quality audio and video capture of events. The Video Producer/Editor should also have a working knowledge of video encoding for live broadcast.
Studio Operation: The Yale Broadcast Studio facility houses three separate video studios and one audio studio. The Video Producer/Editor will be called on to provide support to studio productions. Support needs could include lighting/grip, floor manager, audio assistant, or production assistant.
Our Culture: The Poorvu Center culture is characterized by teamwork and respect. Together we are stronger than any one of us alone, and each individual brings valuable skills and experiences to advance our collective mission. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and want everyone to feel that they belong in our organization and in our institution. We also recognize that these values require a long-term commitment to implement inclusive practices in our daily work.
Essential Duties include participate in all phases of production from idea conception to recording to final editing for a variety of content, with a particular focus on educational content. Collaborate with an internal team of technological and pedagogical experts as well as clients, including faculty and senior administrators, to integrate video and other multimedia formats into lectures, teaching material, and other communications. Provide perspectives on solutions for the high-quality capture of media during field productions and in identifying and evaluating new methods for creating educational media components.
Collaborate with other A/V and media groups when recording on campus to ensure highest production standards are met. Assist in managing the intake of media files. Generate and maintain accurate documentation on all project related activities, equipment status, and project billing.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in media production or related field and 2 years of demonstrated experience in media production or an equivalent combination. Creativity. We value bold, innovative thinking and the ability to bring a fresh perspective and creative solutions to our projects. The ideal candidate will contribute to our team's ability to produce the most engaging content in higher education.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.