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Video Producer

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Salary: $36 – $40 per hour

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Department:

Community Communications

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Video Producer position is part of the University Communication and Marketing team. The position is responsible for every aspect of video production from pre-production through to post-production, including concepting, planning, producing, shooting, interviewing, editing, mixing, color correcting, and incorporating music, graphics, and captions. The Video Producer is expected to understand and apply the best practices for video storytelling and audience engagement. The position must manage multiple assignments, moving from cutting brief clips, making quick edits, and working on longer-term projects as required.

Responsibilities include developing content ideas; coordinating, directing, and filming a variety of footage including event coverage, interviews, b-roll, and promotional content; as well as managing all aspects of post-production including editing and mixing for clarity, emotional impact, and audience retention. The position is expected to output final cuts that are optimized for different platforms, ensuring correct aspect ratios, length, and attention‑grabbing edits; create multiple edits and formats from one core piece of footage; and leverage AI-assisted creative tools. In addition, the Video Producer will have strong time management and project organization skills to ensure videos are properly tagged, titled, and stored.

The Video Producer must have exceptional videography and Adobe Premiere editing skills along with strong script writing and storyboarding capabilities. The person will remain poised and professional even with quick turnarounds and changing priorities and consistently demonstrate excellent communication skills and time management abilities. The Video Producer will collaborate with the internal UCM team to shape multimedia messaging that aligns with brand goals and maintains consistency. They will operate as part of the AU community and work with campus colleagues to create video content that supports their project goals.

Essential Functions:

1.) Video Production and Project Management
  • Produce short and long form video, web and social media video assets, and other multimedia content. Plan, produce, edit, and deliver video and digital content that supports AU’s strategic priorities, including but not limited to enrollment, retention, university reputation, academic profile, research, scholarship, and community engagement through strong storytelling and visual composition.

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At American University, we value open and honest inquiry, servant leadership, and the affirmation of the human dignity of all. We envision a thriving American University community where individuals of all identities and experiences are understood, appreciated, and fully included, and where equitable treatment, opportunities, and outcomes prevail. Our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff represent every state and more than 150 countries. Our internationally recognized faculty are today's thought leaders in the areas of public policy, law, the arts, communications, international development, and more. Our staff are innovative, service-oriented, and dedicated to moving the university towards achieving its strategic goals. We are committed to an excellent experience for all of our students, faculty and staff and share a passion for creating change through our knowledge and our work.

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