Educational Video Producer at 2U

What We’re Looking For:

The main purpose of this position is to collaboratively create engaging and impactful educational video content that supports learning outcomes with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation.

This is achieved by managing and producing all assigned educational videos to the highest standard as the primary Video Producer on a project, as well as supporting Senior and Lead Video Producers as a secondary Video Producer on high priority projects. The production of videos may include all stages of the production process and involves a high level of collaboration between internal and external stakeholders, from pre-production (course content conceptualisation, scripting, scheduling, planning), through production (filming in-studio, remotely or on-location while directing and supporting speakers to deliver effective content to teach students), and post production (media management, editing, graphic and animation conception and briefing, with a focus on making videos part of an impactful multimedia learning experience).

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Perform course Video Producer tasks to the best of your ability according to industry-leading quality standards for online education (minimal supervision needed) and collaboratively (with internal team members like designers and writers, and external stakeholders, like professors). Pre-production (scripting, scheduling, planning), through production (filming in-studio, remotely or on-location) and post production (media management, editing, graphic and animation conception and briefing). Manage timelines and deadlines of assigned projects.

• Participate in in-person or remote filming with experienced Video Producers, depending on business requirements. This entails interaction with, and direction of, the speakers and logistical and technical management of the shoots.

• Edit scripts (semi-supervised), as well as conceptualise complex graphics and basic interactive elements.

• Effective, clear, and professional communication with project stakeholders within and without 2U.

• Drive and implement, along with Lead/Senior Video Producers, new and innovative practices and techniques.

• Engage in team training to further personal and departmental development.

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• A tertiary qualification and 3+ years work experience OR 5+ years relevant work experience

• Excellence in at least one aspect of Video Production (filming, editing, scriptwriting, directing).

• Proof of conceptual ability, with a specific focus on conceptualising content for impactful learning experiences.

• Demonstrable regard and respect from colleagues/teachers/mentors.

• Examples of initiative taken in the past.

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Openness to giving and receiving feedback to collaboratively improve your skills and the content you create.

• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to successfully navigate difficult situations/conversations.

Working Conditions

• Possibility of travel to film courses and marketing content for university partners.

Requirements

• Valid passport

Physical Requirements

• Lifting of mildly heavy camera equipment, and standing for extended periods of time during filming.