Video Content Producer

Role Overview

The Video Content Producer plays a crucial role in bringing KAUST's narratives to life during post-production by transforming raw footage into polished, brand-consistent video content that showcases the University's research, people, and mission across various digital and institutional platforms. This position requires a blend of sharp editorial insight and technical proficiency in editing, color grading, and motion graphics.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production briefs and actively participate in briefing meetings with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the planning phase by developing storyboards, editorial frameworks, mood boards, and creative references.
• Locate and integrate archival and licensed media assets as needed.
• Collaborate with production teams regarding shoot logistics, technical specs, and footage handover.
• Edit diverse video content such as documentaries, interviews, promotional materials, research communications, and social media clips.
• Enhance videos with transitions, motion graphics, visual effects, and 2D animations.
• Conduct professional color correction and grading to ensure visual quality.
• Mix and master audio components including music, voice-overs, dialogues, and ambient sounds.
• Prepare final video outputs optimized for web, social media, YouTube, LED displays, and other platforms.
• Manage several editing projects concurrently, ensuring quality and timely deliveries.
• Oversee video projects from concept inception through to final delivery, maintaining communication with stakeholders on requirements and schedules.
• Provide creative advice and constructive critique regarding video content.
• Maintain project timelines and proactively address potential delivery or resourcing challenges.
• Organize and upload production assets on schedule, applying accurate metadata, tags, and naming conventions.
• Keep project files, footage, and finished assets well-organized within servers and Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems.
• Monitor production progress using tools like Asana, track tasks, edit notes, comments, and deliverables.
• Ensure maintenance of editing workstations and software, addressing technical or licensing issues if needed.
• Participate actively in creative planning sessions, contributing editorial and motion graphic concepts.
• Stay informed of the latest video editing and post-production trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Commit wholeheartedly to enhancing the editorial quality and visual appeal of final video productions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Film-making, Media Production, or closely related fields.
• Additional certifications or training in color grading, motion graphics, or post-production workflows preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional video editing experience within a large organization or creative agency.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing wide editorial range and superior post-production skills.
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
• Experienced in Adobe After Effects, including 2D animation and typographic sequence design.
• Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience in video production for institutions, corporate entities, or higher education sectors is advantageous.
• Familiarity with 3D animation tools like Cinema 4D or Blender is a plus.
• Knowledge of Avid Media Composer is desirable.
• Experience collaborating with or directing camera operators on-location is beneficial.

Technical Proficiencies

• Expert-level skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong capabilities in Adobe After Effects.
• Comprehensive understanding of colour science, grading workflows, and LUT management.
• Competence in audio mixing and sound design techniques.
• Knowledgeable about video and audio formats, codecs, and multi-platform delivery standards.
• Experience using Digital Asset Management systems and familiarity with metadata standards.
• Proficient in project management software like Asana or similar platforms.
• High IT literacy with both Windows and macOS operating systems.

Additional Information

• Applicants must provide a portfolio or showreel displaying their previous video production work.
• The job may require working outside normal office hours due to production schedules, with overtime compensation offered.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a dynamic environment is essential.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, excellent communication skills, organizational ability, and teamwork are crucial.