Video Production Motion Graphics Specialist I (Marketing)

The Motion Graphic Video Production Specialist, within the Marketing Department will produce high quality visual content that upholds and communicates Liberty’s mission and vision. An ideal candidate is a dynamic, self-motivated motion graphic designer with strong design and animation skills with a willingness to grow.Essential Functions And Responsibilities• Research: Remains knowledgeable of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks; watches and researches promotional videos and other video productions in relation to motion graphics• Pre-Production: Brainstorms and develops animated video concepts in cooperation with existing University brand initiatives; Attends meetings with internal clients and interacts with them to develop and coordinate graphics solutions for their requests; Storyboards and develop animation style that will be needed for each project.• Animation: As part of the marketing team, the Motion Graphic Designer/Animator will be tasked in conceptualizing, developing and executing a variety of animation and video projects in the fast-paced education industry. Candidate must be experienced in motion graphics/animation using Adobe After Effects and have a strong graphic design background with knowledge of illustration, typography, color and branding design. This position also requires basic knowledge of videography, lighting, audio and video editing.• Motion Graphics Specialist will get to work on a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and help maintain and develop a strong motion brand across all marketing materials.. They will produce:• Lower third and endslate graphics packages for promotional videos,• LED display graphics for various events and video shoots,• Assets for projection mapped surfaces around campus,• Explainer videos• Social Media ads.• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills are required, as well good communication, ability to take feedback well and collaborate with other video producers and graphic designers.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position does not supervise anyone.Qualifications And CredentialsEducation and Experience• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.• Approximately One to Three• Motion Graphics Video Production Specialist is proficient in using the Adobe Creative Suite, with proficiency in Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of 3D animation through Blender or Cinema4D is preferred..ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOBCommunication and Comprehension• Ability to create and work within cross-functional team environmentsProblem Solving• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.Physical and Sensory Abilities• Regularly required to use visual skills to function in the work environment.• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.WORKING CONDITIONSWork EnvironmentThis job is a fulltime position located on Liberty University’s campus. Typical schedule takes place during regular business hours (8am – 5pm). Upon occasion, video production specialist is responsible for filming during long extended hours. For example, when coverage is required for events such as Commencement, Homecoming, and/or athletic events \ video production manager is responsible to film throughout the duration of the event.Target Hire Date2024-10-21Time TypeFull timeLocationLynchburg - In OfficeThe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.