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Producer

Join the OpenAcademy team as a Video Producer, where you'll play a key role in creating and delivering educational content that empowers and informs. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to manage productions from start to finish, ensuring that each video effectively communicates valuable knowledge to our audience.

Job Description

The Producer will oversee the entire video production process, focusing on developing educational content that aligns with OpenAcademy's mission to provide high-quality learning resources. This role involves managing all aspects of video production, from initial planning to final delivery, ensuring that the content is both informative and engaging.

Day-to-day Duties

Three (3) primary responsibilities:

  1. Project Development and Planning:
    • Understand the educational objectives and requirements of each project.
    • Develop detailed proposals and organize all pre-production activities, including scheduling and logistics, with a focus on creating content that educates and inspires.
  2. Production Oversight:
    • Supervise the filming process, ensuring that all educational content is captured effectively.
    • Manage on-set issues while maintaining a focus on delivering content that meets the highest educational standards.
  3. Post-production Management:
    • Coordinate with post-production team to ensure the final product is polished and delivers on its educational promise.
    • Manage the workflow to keep the post-production process on schedule, ensuring that the educational content is both accurate and engaging.

 

When it comes to day-to-day duties typically include:

  • Research and develop concepts and content frameworks specifically tailored for educational video projects.
  • Manage the production schedule: source, contact, and book guests/creators for educational video shoots consistently.
  • Ensure guests/creators are prepared for shoots, working with them to prepare topics, check scripts, and manage expectations, all with a focus on educational value.
  • Collaborate with videographers to conduct interviews, direct video shoots, and ensure that content quality meets educational objectives.
  • Assist video editors with content direction, treatment, and selecting the best cuts to enhance the educational impact.
  • Work with content strategists/social media executives to conceptualize social media collateral that extends the reach of video projects.
  • Prepare and upload video content onto the OpenAcademy App.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in educational content creation and video treatments.

 

Successful candidates shall possess:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Film, Communication, Media Studies, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a video producer or in a similar role, with a focus on educational content creation.
  • A strong understanding of the video production process with a particular emphasis on creating content that educates.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, essential for managing multiple educational projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of guiding diverse teams toward a unified educational vision.
  • A creative mindset with a keen attention to detail, ensuring that educational content is both engaging and informative.

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