University of Kansas Looking for Video Editor and Motion Designer Full Time

21779BR

Marketing Communications

Position Overview
Looking for an exciting and creative career
in video editing and motion design? A career in which you can leverage existing creative skills and ideas but also develop new ones?  All
while having fun and working alongside a phenomenal group of marketing professionals?  Then this is the career for you!  

As Video
Editor and Motion Designer for KU Marketing, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the industry’s most seasoned and skilled
digital media team!  In collaboration with the digital media team, you will create dynamic, top-notch motion graphics that tell the
University of Kansas story.  Creative video editing/shooting and color work also accompany this role.

Working within creative and
strategic guidelines, you, alongside the marketing team, will elevate and showcase the University of Kansas brand, campus and culture.  You
will communicate to the world why KU is so special!  

KU offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including
health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, attractive retirement options, a generous leave program and other benefits that are unique to
working in a University setting.

Job Description
30% Motion Design

• Create and animate
  graphic assets that support and integrate into a variety of video projects for a variety of partners.
• Create assets from scratch and
  use pre-existing design concepts from the Marketing Communications creative team.
• Create fully animated videos and individual assets
  that can be used in a variety of contexts, such as other videos, social media executions, etc.

25% Video
Editing

• Edit videos to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects.
• Arrange edits into sequences and correct errors.
  Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smooth story.
• Suggest or select specific audio,
  visual effects, and music.
• Consult with the creative team throughout the post-production process to ensure a high-quality end
  product.

15 % Video Production

• Film and run camera for productions varying from short social media videos,
  to live event documentation, to documentary style web videos.

10% Color Grading/Finishing

• Conduct primary
  and secondary color correction for finalized videos. Adjust color grading for style.

10% Produce
Videos

• Actively participate in brainstorming exercises with team members and clients.
• Develop compelling stories in
  different ways to appeal to a variety of audiences.
• Related tasks include researching video opportunities, scouting locations,
  prepping equipment for fieldwork, and restoring communal equipment.

10% Other Duties

• Attend staff and
  partner meetings. Plan, strategize, trouble-shoot, and seek solutions for a wide range of partners and issues.
• Work collegially with
  staff and partners in a team environment.
• As needed, prepare scripts, shooting agenda, and job-status reports.
• Provide
  edited videos for and, as needed, maintain video for social media executions.

Position Requirements
This
position will have a hybrid work arrangement. Incumbent will work remotely and on campus based on a set departmental schedule

Required Qualifications

1. Associate’s Degree or higher plus 3 years of full-time experience producing professional
   video projects.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience using the Adobe CS.
2. Experience with color
   correction.
3. Professional experience working with video and audio for use on the web, including shooting video
   on-location.
4. Experience in advertising, visual communication, and/or other brand development.
5. Working knowledge of Mac
   OS.
6. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as evidenced by application materials and interview
   process.
7. Experience giving persuasive, effective presentations to clients/partners and teammates.
8. Excellent organizational
   skills, as evidenced by prior work experience. 
9. Experience managing multiple projects in a deadline driven
   environment.  

Contact Information to Applicants
Tim Seley
[email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application
includes:

1. Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
2. Resume.
3. Contact
   information for three professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor).
4. Completion of the online
   application.
5. A portfolio of video samples demonstrating advertising/marketing ideas, motion design, color work and good
   strategic communications.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.

Advertised Salary
Range: $50,000 – $55,000

Application Review Begins: 20-Apr-2022

Anticipated Start
Date: 23-May-2022

Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE: 1.0

Reg/Temp: Regular

FLSA Status
Nonexempt

Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5
pm

Job Family
Public Affairs-KUL

Work Location Assignment
On-Site

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex,
national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity,
gender expression, genetic information and retaliation in the University’s programs and activities. Access to information regarding equal
opportunity and diversity worksite posters is available at http://www.humanresources.ku.edu/policies_procedures/category_details/index.aspx?category=8 or you may contact
785-864-4946 or [email protected] for alternate access options.  Any  inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY