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Job Summary
Join the team that develops the most popular science education site on the internet! The Genetic Science Learning Centers and websites are used in virtually every country in the world and constitute approximately onethird of the annual traffic through . We seek a Video Producer/Director to join our inhouse development production research teacher professional development and community engagement team. The ideal applicant shares our passion for education and our vision of universal science and health literacy that empowers individuals to make informed decisions for themselves their family their community and our planet. The Video Producer/Director will work collaboratively with our music composer & audio engineer science and curriculum writers graphic designers animators multimedia developers and web developers to create engaging science and healthrelated videos for middle and high school students patients and the public. The Video Producer/Director will work with other GSLC teams to plan videos and discuss realistic expectations interact with outside clients plan shoots draft scripts (if needed) scout locations (if needed) research publicly available Broll and photos (if needed) recruit and prepare talent recruit and supervise freelance personnel (if needed) edit footage and export it for delivery and make edits as requested. This person also serves as the GSLCs photographer. The GSLC has a 400 sq. ft. video production studio with associated storage and office. This position reports to the GSLCs Program Manager. The ideal candidate must have experience in all aspects of video production a collaborative approach to teamwork and excellent communication skills. In your application please include a resume link to your portfolio and cover letter that describes how your experience fits with our needs which are outlined in more detail below. About the Genetic Science Learning Center GSLC Our mission is making science and health easy for everyone to understand. The educational materials we develop and study aim to educate middle and high school students and teachers patients and community members. Through courses workshops and conferences we train others to use our materials as well as bring science educators together to share ideas and resources. In addition to our own projects the GSLC collaborates with faculty across the University and at other institutions to develop and study educational materials and programs that address all areas of life science health and a broad range of other fields. Our projects require a collaborative teambased approach from planning through materials production and testing with end users. Our multitalented team of 17 includes science and health writers curriculum developers instructional designers and trainers graphic designers multimedia artists videographer music composer and audio engineer web designers software developers evaluators and science education researchers along with project management and administrative personnel.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions 1. Develops video ideas concepts and scripts in collaboration with other GSLC teams and outside clients. 2. Coordinates and oversees all aspects of video production; plans and organizes days shoots high quality footage and manages all aspects of postproduction from start to finish. 3. Develops and implements creative and technical aspects of production. 4. Develops and animates motion graphics. 5. Maintains our inhouse studio and equipment. 6. Works closely with our inhouse music composer and audio engineer. 7. Recruits and supervises freelance crew and talent if needed. 8. Serve as the GSLCs photographer for portraits and events. 9. Contributes to the creation of budgets and timelines. Needed Skills 2 years of professional experience with video production with a strong portfolio Proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects Premiere Photoshop and Lightroom Proficient experience with digital photography Knowledge of digital accessibility standards Flexible storytelling skills Excellent attention to detail Exceptional problemsolving and organizational skills Exceptional collaboration skills

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Communication Journalism or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) plus three years of directly related experience in instructional or commercial television required.