Video Production Job Description
Video production
provides post production work for video utilizing Adobe Premier.
Video Production Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective video production job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included video production job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Lead project level script development, graphic design, production, location scouting, location and studio video and audio recording, recording artists, original music and sound production, transcriptions, all post-production workflows, facilities, equipment, technical personnel and casting of all on camera talent
Should be a skilled cinematographer and have an thorough understanding of lighting
Assist in studio setup and maintenance
Help transport equipment to other shoot locations
Maintain accurate documentation of engineering system
Reallocate own and other engineering resources as daily needs change
Directing Subordinates - Manage workflow and scheduling for the internal video department
Coordinate and Plan Video Strategy within organization - Work with groups within the company to develop video strategy for their specific needs
Primary Lead Editor - Edit or act as creative lead on all top priority jobs and responsible for approval of internal edit productions
Primary Lead Videographer - Video or act as creative lead on all top priority internal shoots, act as field manager when on location and responsible for approval of all internal shoots
Video Production Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Video Production
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA, EH&S, CTS, CTP, CTDP
Education for Video Production
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the video production job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Video Production, Communications, Education, Television, Film, Marketing, Video, Communication, Graphic Design, Editing
Skills for Video Production
Desired skills for video production include:
After Effects
Lighting
Adobe After Effects
Photoshop
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Photoshop
Audio
MS-Office Suite
Desired experience for video production includes:
Working knowledge of basic administrative software (Word, Excel, Acrobat)
Working knowledge of video production, including budget creation, schedule
Outstanding professional credentials and a minimum of 4 years of relevant video production experience at a motion picture, television, music or production company
Must have strong working relationships with Producers, director representatives, stylists, editors and other related industry personnel and a thorough knowledge of the music video industry
Learning how to use third-party video services
Budget and Budget Management - Utilize, maintain and oversee internal production department budget
Video Production Examples
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Video Production Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a video production. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for video production
- Will be expected to juggle multiple projects and to work under pressure with high profile authors
- Will take direction easily and make revisions quickly
- Will assist the Executive Producer and Senior members of the staff with all aspects of pre and post-production
- Will light and shoot in the studio and on location
- Will post to YouTube, Facebook and social media platforms
- Will troubleshoot tech problems
- Will manage all invoices and release forms
- Will keep production calendars
- Will learn the basics of rights and clearances
- Will be expected to handle daily administrative duties
Qualifications for video production
- Ability to follow standard file naming conventions
- Advanced knowledge of digital workflows and asset management
- Ability to communicate video project strategy to the team other departments within the company
- High level of proficiency with Premiere, FCP and Photoshop
- Very strong storytelling skills
- Able to work well on a small team
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of video production. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for video production
- Research and recruit Production Companies and Freelance Producers
- Hire and oversee production crews
- Maintain high quality standards for productions
- Oversee budgets submitted by outside teams
- Oversee the hiring of crew, negotiate rates, ensure crew is adhering to production policies
- Oversee scheduling for shoots
- Oversee and coordinate location scouts and casting
- Conduct budget meetings, feedback sessions
- Resolve production issues
- Handle and oversee contracts/agreements and crew/cast paperwork
Qualifications for video production
- Must provide a link/reel of your work
- Excels at personal organization, planning and meeting deadlines for both video work and personal and office administrative duties
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other Adobe Suite Apps
- Experience in working with editing programs
- Knowledge of video equipment gear- cameras, lighting, a plus
- Up-to-date in both existing and emerging media delivery methods and content platforms
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of video production. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for video production
- Assist in maintaining legal compliance on the shoot day
- Co-ordinate and execute test shoots
- Should have at least a basic understanding of sound recording on set
- Should understand and be experienced in post production and post production work flow
- Support video producers with prop orders and runs
- Support video producers and staff with equipment set up, shoot support, and equipment break-downs
- Assist production team with video equipment and studio management, check outs, and upkeep
- Check that final video files are accurate and complete
- Partners with business development, sales and other groups to package and monetize CNN video gathering capability
- Plays a key role of the overall performance of the team including talent acquisition, performance management, career development and high performing culture
Qualifications for video production
- Ability to work quickly and change priorities to adhere to daily deadlines
- Experience in principles and practices of video production technology and applications
- Experience in branded computer graphics and special effects
- Experience in video quality standards, camera shooting, cinematography, analog, and video principles
- Bachelors Degree in Film, Communications, or related degree
- 2+ years production experience (audio and video) and editing video for online applications
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a video production. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for video production
- Collaborate with Creative Services team on innovative ideas and talent for film projects for all business units globally
- Drive various projects from end-to-end and with sensitivity to budgets
- Communicate with cross functional teams to ensure all partners are kept informed on film and video content projects
- Minimum 8 years technical film/production experience specifically in digital media
- Proficiency with all applicable software and hardware
- Superior experience and understanding of production process
- Must be an intuitive, entrepreneurial, flexible self-starter
- Create or oversee the creation of market-oriented video content, including music videos, lyric videos, behind-the-scenes content, song-by-song descriptions, recording studio documentation, live performance, and artist introductions or bios through all phases of production including creative development, pre-production, production/shooting, post-production, finishing/delivery
- Collaborate with artists and the label creative staff to create or oversee the creation of video content for live shows (textural/mood, lyrics, images, and transitional), retail project content, and presentations
- Collaborate with the creative and digital marketing team to develop multi-platform visual content
Qualifications for video production
- Experience in higher education and/or creating education media
- Experience as project manager or producer for has coordinated shoots, schedule, resources
- Recommends best practices for video production
- Analyze potential resources and proposes techniques for fir with project and level of quality
- Assesses media assets for quality and connection to course outcomes
- Can work with various web-based tools for managing and delivering video content
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Our company is looking to fill the role of video production. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for video production
- Maintain and update the department’s master video archive (includes HD masters and elements)
- Managing a team of videographer/writers
- Specify and acquire appropriate production hardware and software
- Develop a plan for maintenance and upgrading of acquired equipment
- Scheduling and overseeing successful studio and location films productions
- Managing scripted and non-scripted production for multiple clients
- Be accountable for department budget
- Pre-production planning
- Work closely with Yamaha Marine Communication and Marketing teams, with Division Managers to assure assignments serve those organizations’ objectives
- Determine appropriate metrics to assure objectives are met
Qualifications for video production
- Experience working with various video editing tools (software)
- Uses technology to effectively communication (e-mail, telecommunications)
- Is able to use PS software to save time and optimize personal/departmental productivity
- Demonstrates knowledge of current industry practices, trends, and opportunities
- Assist/perform light physical labor as require by video shoots
- Resilient and flexible, with a proven ability to deliver results within dynamic marketplace and evolving organization