Video Production Specialist (Hybrid) - Olin Business

Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary The Center for Digital Education (CDE) in Olin Business School supports the design and development of Olin's online, hybrid, and digital learning initiatives. The Video Production Specialist (VPS) collaborates with faculty and other members of the CDE team to create high-quality, dynamic videos rooted in pedagogical best practices. Beyond academic content, this role also leads video production projects for Olin's Marketing and Communications team and other university stakeholders. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Pre-production. Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, graphic designers, and digital publishers to navigate the pre-production process. This includes leading or participating in ideation, storyboarding, scriptwriting and review, video prototyping, and the presentation of creative concepts. Post-production. Serve as the lead video producer for solo and small-crew shoots, transitioning into the role of lead editor to manage projects through the full post-production lifecycle. Responsibilities include professional color grading and high-fidelity audio mastering to ensure all content meets strict accessibility standards. The VPS will also collaborate with graphic designers and multimedia developers to integrate visual enhancements into video projects. Production. Lead on-location shoots across campus, throughout the St. Louis area, and during occasional travel. This requires a high level of technical adaptability to select optimal shooting sites, manage lighting and backgrounds, and capture high-quality audio in unpredictable environments. Additionally, the VPS is responsible for the logistics of traveling with production gear, ensuring all equipment is properly staged, protected, and maintained in transit. Project Management. Manage multiple video projects and competing priorities simultaneously, utilizing project management systems to track tasks and deadlines. Ensure the timely delivery of content to meet student needs and academic schedules. Maintain proactive communication with CDE team and leadership, providing regular project updates and escalating potential concerns or roadblocks as they arise. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Some travel, locally, nationally, and internationally may be required for on-location video shooting. Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table Moving and using filming equipment that might be over 10lbs. Prolonged time periods of standing. Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Video And/Or Multimedia Production (2 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: Video, Multimedia Production, And/Or Related (5 Years) Skills: Adobe Audition, Articulate Studio, Color Grading, DaVinci Resolve, Digital Asset Management (DAM), Digital Trends, Educational Media, Graphic Design, Image Editing, Interactive Content, Light Boards, Live Event Filming, Location Shooting, Mastering Audio, Motion Graphics, Multimedia Productions, Panopto, Podcasting, Smart Boards, Sound Effects, Stage Lighting, Video File Conversion Software, Webcasting Grade G10 Salary Range $49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. 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