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Job Title

Senior Video Network Specialist

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Provost/VPAA

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

The Senior Video Network Specialist is responsible for designing and producing effective and innovative digital design assets and videos for instructional and marketing use. The position works in collaboration with academic departments to produce broadcast quality marketing and educational videos. Responsible for all parts of the video development process. This includes augmenting faculty content, script writing support, directing live video shoots, creating motion graphics, recording and directing voiceover talent, choosing proper music for each educational piece, mastering and optimizing audio and video, editing the final video and encoding video for HD or publishing online in various formats.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, creates, and oversees/assists with all parts of the marketing and instructional video development process, from storyboarding and script writing through video capture, audio capture, and production.

• Designs, develops directs, shoots and produces all digital media and content.

• Makes technical decisions for studio and on-location instructional shoots, which includes lighting, camera angles, shoot locations, and audio needs.

• Films in campus studio locations, performing and/or overseeing post production for all instructional videos.

• Consults with academic subject matter experts (faculty and academic administration) to discuss media production needs, to identify and clarify concepts, and to develop ideas into the creation of video content.

• Meets with subject matter experts to evaluate effectiveness of finished video products.

• Trains, mentors and oversees students and staff working on instructional video projects both pre and post production.

• Performs administrative duties: composes reports, maintain video and production files, records and disseminates information through written and oral reports, and pro-actively promotes opportunities to faculty to encourage participation in video creation for the enhancement of program marketing and online instruction.

• Remains proficient in the understanding and use of the latest video and audio technologies, tools, trends, and techniques for utilization in marketing and instructional video creation that will improve teaching and learning.

• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), BA in Graphic Design or closely related degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three (3) years of experience creating/producing media/video projects, video/audio editing, script writing or other closely related experience.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Apple Final Cut Pro & Soundtrack Pro, Maxon Cinema 4D, or equivalent; Demonstrate proficiency with video, audio, and light equipment in studio and ad hoc environments.

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Graphic Design or a closed related field.

• Six (6) years of experience creating/producing media/video projects, video/audio editing, script writing or other closely related experience.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.