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Job Description
Department: PR&Marketing
Reports to: President
Scope and Purpose
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) invites applications for the position of Video Production Specialist.
A video production specialist's scope of work includes overseeing the entire video production process, from initial concept to final delivery. This involves collaborating on concepts, storyboarding, scriptwriting, planning and scheduling shoots, operating cameras and equipment, directing talent, and performing all post-production tasks like editing, sound mixing, and adding graphics. They must manage project logistics, budgets, and deadlines, and ensure the final product meets the client's objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Capture and produce high-quality photos and videos for marketing, social media, website, and event use.
- Plan, film, and edit video projects, including interviews, event coverage, and promotional content.
- Use storytelling and visual composition techniques to create compelling, on-brand narratives.
- Collaborate with departments to develop creative concepts and follow direction while contributing original ideas.
- Edit and deliver polished final products using industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Maintain organized photo and video archives and manage digital assets.
- Adapt to various content types, styles, and shooting environments, from formal academic settings to dynamic campus events.
- Operate and maintain cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
- Stay current with creative trends in videography, photography, and digital storytelling.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Experience
- Proven experience in videography, editing, and content creation.
- Experience working in higher education or creative agency environments.
- Knowledge of drone operation.
- Experience with motion graphics, animation, or social media video production.
- Familiarity with best practices for short-form video and digital content optimization.
Skills
- Strong creative eye with excellent storytelling, composition, and lighting skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and working knowledge of Illustrator).
- Ability to interpret creative direction and contribute innovative ideas.
- Flexible and adaptable, with strong time management and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
Careers at American University of Kuwait
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. The language of instruction is English.
Established by Amiri Decree 139 in 2003, AUK received its Institutional Accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC) – Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait, as of February 1, 2006.
AUK offers students a quality education based on an American college model. The faculty, administration, and staff work hard to create a caring environment where every aspect of the student’s development gets attention and support. The course of study is designed to prepare students for the contemporary world where critical thinking, communication skills, and life-long learning have become imperative. The Liberal Arts education system aims not only to guide the students to fulfill their educational goals, but to also instill effective critical thinking skills that they can apply in their future careers in the fields of their choice.
The AUK faculty is comprised of a highly qualified group of international academics experienced in the American style of higher education. There are over 123 faculty members at AUK, 92 percent of whom have earned PhDs or terminal degrees. With most class sizes ranging from 17 to 24 students, developing bonds between students and professors is easy.
During their academic career at AUK, our students will be trained to improve their academic skills, time management skills, and learn stress reduction techniques. Our students will also find opportunities to gain professional experiences through our student employment program and internships, develop their creative talents and maintain their personal health and fitness through our extracurricular activities, and learn to become involved members of the community.