Job Description

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and to one another.

The Senior Video Producer/Visual Storyteller is responsible for the creation of short-form films/videos that support the university’s marketing and communication goals, and distributing them on the university’s website, various online outlets, and beyond. The Senior Video Producer/Visual Storyteller possesses a thorough understanding of short-form cinematography, video sound, video editing, video post-production, and online video encoding. This position oversees and actively engages in storyboarding, scripting, coordinating video shoots, editing video, post-production, and delivery (online, digital files, and DVD) of video content. In this role, the Senior Video Producer/Visual Storyteller works closely with the Senior Creative and Internet Director, other University Relations team members (including the vice president for university relations and executive director of marketing) and internal university clients to determine the needs for each video project and to gather requirements and advise clients in order to create videos that are aligned and consistent with Azusa Pacific’s mission and brand. The Senior Video Producer/Visual Storyteller supports the integrated marketing plans of various university clients by supplementing the plans with appropriate video content/projects. The Senior Video Producer/Visual Storyteller will participate in managing internal client relationships, as well as working closely with the Senior Web and Multimedia Manager in order to integrate video content into the university’s website. The Senior Video Producer/Visual Storyteller leads a team of student interns in the development of video content, training them in the craft and art of short-form video production. The Senior Video Producer/Visual Storyteller collaborates with the marketing team and content marketing team to develop video content to support digital marketing strategies.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree. 

Required Experience

• Five or more years of video production using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Five to seven years of related film production experience.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Gather and propose ideas, topics, and requirements for video projects.
• Storyboard, script, shoot, and edit (including sound) video projects.
• Coordinate resources (subjects, crew, etc.) for video projects.
• Coordinate and manage video assets (camera, lights, accessories, video files).
• Develop and adhere to schedules, including several concurrent project schedules.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on the development of video strategies that support digital marketing plans.
• Collaborate in the development content marketing strategies and the video content to support the strategies.
• Develop an understanding of, and implementation of, microstories across multiple delivery channels (desktop, mobile, etc.)
• Participate in video budget estimates when necessary.
• Ensure video projects with budget requirements stay within budget.
• Lead, train, and support a team of student interns in video production.
• Maintain and stay current on latest online video trends with an emphasis on the use of video among universities.
• Function as University Relations’ visual storytelling liaison with Media Services and other university offices in film-related projects.
• Manage video production intern(s).
• Regular, punctual attendance as required by the supervisor based on department needs.
• Performs other duties as required by the supervisor. 

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work professionally with many levels of partners (including university students, faculty, administrators, alumni, community members, etc.).
• Must have demonstrated ability to deliver creative, high-quality short-form video in schedule and within budget.
• A solid understanding of documentary-style storytelling through video.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously as well as influence others to achieve desired results.

Mental Demands

• Demonstrate exceptional editing competency. 
• Ability to function independently and facilitate team projects. 
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

Physical Demands 

• Continuous sitting/filming more than six hours daily; 
• Repetitive wrist and finger motion at the keyboard; 
• Able to pull, grasp, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to climb a flight of stairs multiple times daily to access the office.

Visual Demands

• Extensive reading, computer usage, and review of printing.

Environment

• Pleasant office setting, comfortable temperature.
• Fast paced, highly energetic.

Technologies

• Extensive understanding and proficiency in the use of Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop.  
• Must have a familiarity with various online web services and solutions including YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, and others.
• Proficient in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.

Compensation

• Grade 13: $32.97 to $37.92 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.