The Video Production Specialist is responsible for the technical operation, production, and ongoing support of video production environments within the Warrington College of Business. This position will have a primary emphasis on studio operations, live classroom production, audiovisual systems, equipment operation, and technical quality control.
The position will operate and maintain video production systems used for classroom recording, live production, streaming, interviews, lectures, and other educational content. The employee will be responsible for preparing studios and production environments, operating cameras and video switchers, monitoring audio and video signals, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring reliable, high-quality recordings and streams.
In addition to technical and studio responsibilities, the Video Production Specialist will participate in field video production, video editing, and post-production as needed. The position will collaborate with instructional designers, faculty, program staff, motion graphic designers, and other members of the multimedia team to produce video content that supports the educational goals of the college.
The ideal candidate is technically capable, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working independently in a production environment. The employee should have a strong understanding of video and audio production workflows, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to adapt to changing production needs while providing a positive experience for faculty, staff, and other stakeholders. Exceptional time management and organizational skills are critical for this role.
Studio Operations & Live Video Production
• Operates professional video switchers, cameras, audio systems, control systems, recorders, encoders, and other equipment used in studio and classroom video production.
• Directs and operates live classroom recordings and streams, including switching camera sources, monitoring audio and video, and managing recording and streaming workflows.
• Prepares studios and production spaces for scheduled recordings, including camera positioning, lighting, microphones, control systems, and other production equipment.
• Provides technical support to faculty and presenters during classroom and studio productions.
• Monitors productions in real time to identify and resolve technical issues affecting audio, video, recording, or streaming quality.
• Performs quality control of recorded and streamed content to ensure technical standards are met.
• Supports studio scheduling, preparation, and turnover between productions.
• Provides production support for interviews, lectures, events, and other educational content as assigned.
Field Production & Post-Production
• Captures video, photography, interviews, B-roll, and other visual content for educational courses, programs, events, and college initiatives.
• Operates cameras, microphones, lighting, gimbals, and other field-production equipment.
• Assists with planning and executing video shoots based on project requirements and established creative direction.
• Performs video editing and post-production tasks as assigned, including editing lectures, interviews, instructional videos, and other short-form content.
• Performs basic audio correction, color correction, graphics integration, captioning, formatting, and other post-production tasks as needed.
• Prepares video content for distribution through learning management systems and other digital platforms.
• Supports other members of the multimedia team with production and post-production tasks as workload requires.
Video & A/V Systems Support
• Tests, configures, adjusts, and maintains audio, video, and production equipment used in classroom and studio environments.
• Troubleshoots basic audio, video, networking, recording, streaming, and control-system issues.
• Diagnoses problems within audio and video signal paths and identifies potential points of failure.
• Performs routine equipment checks and assists with preventative maintenance of production systems.
• Documents technical issues and communicates with appropriate technical staff, vendors, or other support personnel when additional assistance is required.
• Assists with installation, configuration, testing, and implementation of new production equipment and technologies.
• Helps maintain organized, functional, and production-ready studio environments.
• Assists with equipment inventory, organization, and tracking as needed.
Collaboration & Support
• Communicates with faculty, instructional designers, program staff, and other stakeholders regarding production requirements and schedules.
• Participates in team meetings, production planning, and project coordination.
• Assists with scheduling and prioritization of studio and production resources.
• Maintains production documentation, technical notes, and other records as needed.
• Uses university-approved communication, project management, and productivity systems to coordinate work and participate in team communication.
• Stays current with relevant video production, audiovisual, streaming, and educational media technologies.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.