Job Title:
Creative Storyteller and Video Producer
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Job Description
The role of Creative Storyteller and Video Producer is an exciting opportunity to join our media team in Cambridge.
We are seeking a skilled and creative individual who can produce high-quality video content that supports teachers and learners around the world.
This role will involve planning, executing, and managing all aspects of video production and editing for course and lesson materials.
You will work closely with the Communications and Marketing team to provide consultation and expertise in the pre-production phase, including idea generation, storyboarding, and visual aspects.
In addition, you will conduct on-location shoots, manage logistics, direct talent, and capture B-roll footage as needed.
Setting up and operating camera equipment, lighting, and audio devices for video shoots within the office studio or on location, ensuring high-quality footage and sound.
Editing video footage within Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator) and designing captivating motion graphics to enhance video content, ensuring visual consistency and engaging storytelling.
Developing and building video templates to streamline production processes, maintaining brand identity and visual consistency across all projects for other creatives.
Ensuring that all videos align with our brand guidelines, messaging, and accessibility standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Proven experience as a self-shooting videographer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
* Proficiency in studio setup and operation, including knowledge of lighting techniques, camera angles, and audio recording in a controlled environment.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality standards in all aspects of video production.
* Excellent knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Illustrator, editing a variety of styles of content from docs to online courses to short social videos.
* Good experience in designing captivating motion graphics/principles, including timing, easing, and keyframe animation, to produce fluid and engaging motion graphics.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work to deadlines.
* Strong experience of working with presenters, including pre-shoot preparation, run-throughs, and maintaining a calm environment during shoots.
* Solution-driven creative thinking and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges during production.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
* Expertise in post-production techniques for enhancing and optimizing video quality, refining and improving lesser AV to achieve professional standards.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including competitive salaries, paid time off, pension, private healthcare, flexible working, support for parents and carers, life assurance and income protection, investing in learning and development, and travel to work schemes.
Others
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.
Our recruitment process includes a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role, along with your CV and a short cover letter. Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager, followed by phone calls and interviews.