AV Production Manager

Classification Title:

Producer III

Job Description:

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning's mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children''''s educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation''''s elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UF''''s service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing a broad range of thought, skill, and experience. We believe in fostering environments where team members feel respected, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

Project Management

• Oversees the organization and development of video production for clients.
• Provides leadership in setting the production schedule to produce the assets, maintains records, and keeps project on track.
• Advises client on best practices in production and implementing those best practices.
• Maintains the production budget and staffing to meet the goals and objectives of the client, while still maintaining the professional level of quality.

Production

• Determines the production methods and implements those among the in-house production team.
• Lead team in studio and direct production.
• Suggests the best solutions to meet project goals and keeps client on task with reviews and updates.
• Reviews progress and maintains UpToDate records for the client and for our internal financial review.

Post-Production

• Facilitates post-production of project content.
• Coordinates the design of the graphic design templates.
• Collaborates with the client to approve and deliver their multimedia resources.
• Offer creative solutions to create and deliver high-quality and engaging digital content.

Supervision

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and organizational standards.
• Oversee daily operations, delegate tasks, and monitor performance to maintain productivity and quality of work.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, offer constructive feedback, and support employee development through coaching and training.

Professional and Process Development

• Determines new ways to make the production process more efficient and streamlined.
• Develop new techniques, systems, and procedures to enhance operational issues.

Other duties as assigned

Expected Salary:

$80,000-$85,000

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor''''s degree and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

Candidates must be professional, have outstanding oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment proactively, while still providing superior customer service.

Practical experience in video production is a must including:

• Experience with 4k video production processes
• Set up and operation of multi-camera shoots
• Lighting for studio, on location, and live environments
• Audio capture using several microphone options simultaneously
• Leading a production team in the field

Technical experience with the following technologies is required:

• Editing programs such as DaVinci, Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro
• Design programs such as Photoshop or Illustrator
• Animation programs such as After Effects.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is time-limited and soft-funded.

Candidates will be asked to submit examples of their work.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No