The Instructional Media Producer performs a full range of duties including: video production (with a focus on editing and some motion graphics) and graphic design and layout aimed toward teaching users how to understand and work with Appian -- either technically or conceptually. They are comfortable spending a good portion of their time editing audio and video but can easily shift into facilitating in-person and remote video recording sessions or collaborating with teammates to convey ideas through effective visual design.

In order to be considered for this position, a link to your reel or portfolio must be included in your resume or cover letter.

Responsibilities:

• Create visual content including: graphical teaching aids or technical illustrations, slide decks, and infographics.

• Works within a set-range of brand guidelines and can adapt their style to align with team and company guidelines/aesthetics.

• Manages, maintains, and operates company’s video production assets.

• Pre-Production 

  • Plans and performs video pre-production tasks which includes team brainstorming, assistance with storyboarding, location scouting, and talent selection.

• Video Production

  • Produces a variety of videos for online use; occasionally plans and directs assigned studio/field productions; oversees operation of small multi-camera studio, cameras, and audio equipment; sets up and adjusts studio lighting equipment and audio equipment provides troubleshooting of video, audio and lighting equipment; performs routine equipment maintenance.

• Post-Production

  • Performs video post-production tasks, which include reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, rough cuts, audio adjustments, color correction, and final editing.

  • Utilizes motion graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts; compresses video projects for output; captures recorded video using software and encode media as appropriate; makes video products available in a variety of formats.

• Must be able to work with a variety of content developers, software instructors, and SMEs to translate complex technical concepts into effective visual adaptation.

• Must be flexible and willing to learn, grow and take on new projects and challenges.

• Communicates regularly and effectively with individuals and groups, meets deadlines, and balances responsibilities for multiple projects at once.

Preferred Experience Level:

• Basic knowledge in graphic design and visual communication

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in video and media production

• Knowledge of computer operations including standard software applications and general knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - primarily Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.

• Knowledge and understanding of media production equipment- DSLRs, stabilizers, audio recorders, and lighting

• Knowledge of technical software development and the software development lifecycle

Education:

B.S. in Media Productions, Film Editing, Digital Media, Applied Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or related field/degree.