Content Specialist, Video

Role Overview

• produces high-impact visual storytelling content that highlights the University of Alberta's research and activities to tell our story to the world.
• focuses on creating compelling visual stories that illustrate the university’s value to the broader community and to society as a whole.
• translates complex research and initiatives into relatable, human-centered stories
• handles the workflow from the spark of an initial idea through story research, logistics, filming and the final technical polish.
• ensures every story is expertly prepared for strategic distribution to meet today’s audiences where they are.
• works alongside internal partners and subject matter experts to research and surface the diverse range of research developments and initiatives happening across all our campuses.

Requirements

• 2-year diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in journalism, communications, content production, multimedia content production, including news or corporate storytelling
• Demonstrated experience in applying a journalistic approach to photography, digital, filming, video and audio production, and editing
• Skills in news and editorial story development, writing, editing, research, interviewing, and script development, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences across multiple platforms
• Experience producing corporate or executive-level communications in a complex or regulated environment, including executive messaging and enterprise storytelling
• Experience advising clients and working directly with senior leaders and subject matter experts to translate strategic priorities into clear, audience-focused communications, using strong editorial judgment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of privacy regulations (ATIA, POPA) and institutional brand standards related to digital communications.
• Experience using photo and video gathering equipment is required, such as ENG videography gear.
• Experience shooting vertical video is required.
• Experience using digital content tools such as Adobe Express or Premiere Pro is required; familiarity with in-phone editing tools such as Splice or CapCut is an asset.
• Experience with video captioning and publishing tools is an asset
• Experience creating digital content for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube and TikTok.
• French language proficiency is an asset
• Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license.

Tech Stack

• Spark

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package