Job Description

The Video Production Co-op Student will be responsible for assisting with video content creation across the Creative Team. The successful candidate will support the video pre-production process, studio and digital production, post-production and working with stakeholders, as well as administrative and organizational tasks. They will be part of an experienced and forward-thinking marketing team and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

What would my main duties be?

• Work cooperatively with other functional areas within Marketing to support campaign and media generation.
• Help maintain a professional, organized studio environment.
• Assist in video and audio production, primarily in-studio, as well as remote support for event production.
• Assist in post-production and creation, such as editing, audio design, and motion graphic design.
• Work directly with the Creative team to optimize video post-production and learn the different ways to structure corporate video.
• Work with Marketing on effective video strategies and the creative process.

Work Experience:

• Understanding of good composition, storytelling, and basic video production processes.
• Knowledge of the use of social media (emphasis on video) in a business-to-business environment.
• Ability to create positive external and internal cross-functional relationships
• Strong written and oral communication skills through multiple mediums and for a wide range of audiences across industry sectors, geographies and audiences
• Understanding of the importance of video in marketing.
• Team player who is both flexible and adaptable.
• Experience shooting, designing and editing video content, with emphasis on short-form content for social channels.
• Comfort with technical tasks, such as working with equipment, script formatting, spreadsheets.

Other Requirements and Assets:

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Understanding of the basic elements and principles of design.
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Attention to detail

Education Recommendations

• Student enrolled in video production, broadcasting, digital media, marketing or communications with the following competencies:

• Advanced communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication writing and/or copywriting skills
• Exceptional organizational skills including multi-tasking and time management
• High attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly, think fast under pressure, and work independently in fast-paced environment
• Beginner-to-intermediate experience with the Adobe suite such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition
• Creative mindset and stamina to try new things and figure out how to continuously improve
• Experience with Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator Figma, or other design tools would be an asset.
• Experience with motion graphics, 3D modelling, or additional animation practices would be an asset.

So, why should you do your co-op at D2L? Our Summer 2022 Campus Ambassador Melissa shares her thoughts here:

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