Video Project Manager Office Of Communication & Marketing UTK

Works as a member of the video production team within the Office of Communications and Marketing. Collaborates across the office and across the campus to ensure milestones are met in campaigns programs and projects that support the mission of the division and the university.

Job Description

Works as a member of the video production team within the Office of Communications and Marketing. Collaborates across the office and across the campus to ensure milestones are met in campaigns programs and projects that support the mission of the division and the university.

Responsibilities

• Manages scheduling planning and logistics for multimedia productions including providing occasional on-set support
• Assists with documentation of multimedia productions including release forms and metadata
• Drafts project briefs with strategic input from directors and assistant directors
• Schedules and facilitates planning kick off alignment and review meetings as needed
• Advises directors and/or assistant directors and makes recommendations on team assignments and milestones based on other planning associated projects capacity and audience
• Facilitates communications with campus partners involved in the work
• Evaluates resources and recommends adjustments as necessary to prioritize projects and keep projects moving forward
• Works with campus partners and team members to develop and manage estimates and budgets for projects
• Manages the milestones of multiple simultaneous projects and provides reviews and status updates to ensure work stays on track and aligns with strategy as outlined in the project brief
• Coordinates with other project managers involved with the work
• Gathers results of projects and facilitates discussions on outcomes to shape future efforts
• Activates projects in the project management system and owns project boards; completes basic project build out including documenting all milestones
• Provides insight to management on process improvements
• Coordinates with other project managers on overall office capacity reviews campus partner requests and makes recommendations on prioritization of resources

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree and at least 4 years professional experience related to duties and responsibilities;

• OR Bachelors degree and at least 2 years of professional experience related to duties and responsibilities

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Advanced understanding of multimedia production workflow and techniques in both field and studio settings

• Solid understanding of production disciplines for print and digital

• Advanced knowledge of marketing and communications strategies

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Exceptional time management skills

• Advanced skills with industry standard software packages used in production or demonstrated ability to learn them quickly

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to lead individuals who are not direct reports

• Ability to be hands-on with day-to-day tasks as well as function in a high-level strategic planning capacity

• Ability to act professionally and represent the office in interactions with clients including upper-level administration

• Demonstrated skill and strong judgment in managing the universitys reputation

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education public relations/communications function including 5 years of video production related experience

Work Location

• Knoxville TN

• This is an onsite position with some hybrid work schedule flexibility

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR10
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere

The university offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health insurance and retirement plans through the State of Tennessee generous annual and sick leave accruals longevity pay tuition waivers and discounts and more. Find more information on UT Benefitshere

Application Instructions

For full consideration applicants must apply electronically and submit a cover letter resume and the names email addresses and phone numbers of three references. A minimum of two references should be current or previous supervisors.

About The College/Department/Division

The Office of Communications and Marketing is dedicated to advancing the universitys reputation. Staff members support the institutions mission and goals promote its successes and achievements inform and engage its stakeholders and ensure the integrity of its brand. We craft audience-focused communications based on data best-practices and emerging trends.

The division comprises several cross-functional teams employing professionals with expertise in design development video production content strategy feature writing editing marketing media relations internal communication and special events.

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