Production Specialist - Ryde, Australia - MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY - SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

Description

The Faculty of Science and Engineering is seeking an experienced media production specialist who thrives when working in (or strives to work in) all forms of modern media including video, audio, still photography, graphic design, and 3D/VR technologies. We also work closely with Adobe and a full knowledge of the whole Creative Cloud suite is an added benefit. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, highly driven, and methodical Production Specialist to further their career within a collaborative, diverse and rewarding work environment.

Reporting to the Learning Design and Production Lead, working with the learning design team and educational media production, the successful candidate will develop and coordinate the end-to-end production of high-quality video and digital media content and resources in collaboration with academic and professional staff.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, develop and implement educational media resources and tailored educational design solutions in collaboration with academic staff and stakeholders including creative content.
  
• Apply expert knowledge and technical skills to create various types of educational multimedia including 'talking head' videos and interviews, storytelling, instructional animations, technical demonstrations, graphics, and photography, all designed to support pedagogical objectives.
  
• Work closely with both academic and professional staff to coordinate and deliver digital media productions, including pre-production, production, and post-production of digital media resources and content.
  
• Lead the creative aspects of the faculty's media productions, ensuring production is of high quality and meets quality assurance, pedagogical and Macquarie University branding requirements and guidelines.
  
• Ensure the delivery of all aspects of production on allocated projects in accordance with the production schedule, including, editing, backup and archiving of projects.
  
• Manage and provide mentoring/coaching to a team of junior videographers.
  
• Support academics in the creation of their own media by providing advice and detailing best practice.
  
  About You
  
  

  You will have a proven track record of applying your creative knowledge and technical skills in the end-to-end production of high-quality video and digital media content. You will have extensive experience with all forms of video production and editing. Your strong communications and stakeholder management skills will ensure your success in this role. Experience and knowledge of the Education sector (preferably Higher Education) would be an advantage.
  
  

  About Us
  
  

  The Faculty of Science and Engineering is a young and dynamic faculty driven by the spirit of discovery. Here we nurture the next generation of science and technology innovators. From a handful of students on the University's first day, the Faculty now serves nearly 9000 students across all our programs.
  
  

  The Faculty Educational Services team supports students, academics, and professional staff in relation to educational services delivery, learning design, governance, and student experience. The successful candidate will be working within the Learning Design Team developing educational media but also have opportunities to contribute to a range of exciting projects related to each of these areas.
  
  

  To Apply
  
  

  To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

  • An appropriate qualification in multimedia Production or a related discipline and / or relevant industry experience in the production of high-quality video and other multimedia content.
    
  • Extensive experience with all forms of video production and editing. Experience with photography is desirable.
    
  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, Media Encoder, desirable: After Effects).
    
  • Experience in utilising a range of lighting and sound equipment.
    
  • An understanding of digital user experience principles; along with adult learning principles and outcomes is desirable.
    
  • Advanced computer skills in online collaboration tools including Office 365 suite.
    
    Salary package: HEW Level 7 from $104,726 to $113,545 per annum, plus 17% employer's superannuation.
    
    

    Appointment Type: Full-time, continuing.
    
    

    Enquiries: Matthew Robson, Learning Design and Production Lead at