Video Production Specialist

at Wolfram Research, Inc. in Champaign, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Wolfram, creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language, is looking for a passionate and talented Video Production Specialist to join its Video team. Join a team of innovative professionals to create high-quality, engaging videos that help people learn, explore and create using our technology stack. You'll be responsible for editing and co-producing training videos, webinars, conference presentations, livecoding sessions and other marketing and promotional materials.
Responsibilities
Utilizing Adobe Creative Suite software applications, including Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator and Audition, to create, edit and enhance audiovisual content
Utilizing AI-powered tools for video editing and metrics-gathering workflows (e.g. transcript generation and highlight identification)
Collaborating with team members to track metrics, analyze data and continuously improve content performance
Performing pre-production planning and conceptualization
Doing production videography and lighting setup for interviews and events
Performing post-production editing and implementation of audiovisual content
Doing screencasting and other forms of on-screen audiovisual recording tasks
Assisting in livestreaming/podcast content production
Managing video content for hosting and consumer-facing platforms (e.g. YouTube and Vimeo)
Archiving finished productions and building and maintaining intuitive directories
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated expertise through a combination of education, certifications, online courses or a strong portfolio of work
2-3 years of experience in a video production role
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software applications, including Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator and Audition
Familiarity with AI-powered video editing and metrics gathering workflows (e.g. transcript generation and highlight identification)
Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work within project timelines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in video hosting platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo and Twitch
Basic understanding of video camera and microphone operation and terminology
Experience with audio and video encoding and compression
Broadband internet (for remote work)
Preferred qualifications
Familiarity with Adobe After Effects and MOGRT workflows
Familiarity with TechSmith Camtasia Studio (or similar screen-capture software)
Familiarity with project management platforms like Jira or similar platforms
Experience working with large language models (LLMs) in the context of media production or content creation
Working knowledge of Wolfram Language (in-job training is available)
Location: Champaign, Illinois or remote

Wolfram is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at its company. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.