Video Production Specialist

WUCF TV & FM:

WUCF FM & TV are a music format radio station and a PBS-affiliated public television station, licensed to and located at the University of Central Florida.

We believe that attracting and retaining quality staff is crucial to serving and fulfilling our mission to change lives in Central Florida. As Central Florida's only PBS affiliate and home for jazz, WUCF offers free, accessible content that enriches lives, fosters curiosity and strengthens the community. WUCF is committed to connecting, inspiring and empowering audiences across all platforms.

The Opportunity:

The Video Production Specialist position is an opportunity to contribute to the creation of content for WUCF's most popular local program, Florida Road Trip. Working with the program Executive Producer, this position will help shape the look and feel of the program through a videographer's eye for composition and lighting in the field, as well as a producer's attention to research, detail, and curiosity.

WUCF is Central Florida's trusted source for educational programming, arts, culture, and local storytelling. Recognized as one of Central Florida's Top Workplaces by the Orlando Sentinel for two consecutive years, WUCF fosters a collaborative and mission-driven environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the communities they serve.

Successful candidates will be expected to travel as needed.

Classification Title: Broadcast Production Specialist II

Responsibilities:

• Support camera operation and lighting for field production.

• Research and pitch story ideas that align with content strategies and goals.

• Write and edit copy under deadline.

• Edit for multi-platform content for broadcast and digital.

• Support other production team duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Production experience in an internship or professional setting, including recording and editing.

• Field videography experience.

• Experience with research and writing for film or television production.

• Familiarity with Adobe software systems.

• Experience in creating engaging digital content for various platforms.

• Experience conducting or assisting with research at the college level.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to your resume, we encourage you to submit a cover letter, portfolio, work samples, or a link to examples of your work.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $50,000 to negotiable. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

• Successful candidates will be expected to travel as needed.

• Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

• When applying, please have all your documents ready to upload at the same time. Once the submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

• Classification Title: Broadcast Production Specialist II

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

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