Video Specialist

Key Accountabilities:
Roles & responsibilities:
**Video Production and Documentation**
- Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content documenting the museum's collection, exhibitions, events, and behind-the-scenes activities.
- Create engaging documentary-style videos about collection highlights, artist profiles, conservation processes, and exhibition development.
- Record and edit interviews with artists, curators, scholars, and other stakeholders for various museum projects.

**Specialized Collection Imaging**
- Conduct advanced imaging of collection objects using techniques including infrared reflectography, multispectral imaging, 3D scanning, and photogrammetry to support conservation, research, interpretation, and immersive experiences.
- Develop and implement standardized workflows for specialized imaging processes that ensure consistent quality and documentation.
- Collaborate with conservators, curators, and researchers to determine specific imaging requirements for collection items and research projects.

**Technical Management and Standards**
- Establish and maintain technical standards for all video, 3D scanning, and specialized imaging outputs.
- Manage video, 3D scanning, and specialized imaging equipment, ensuring proper maintenance, storage, and upgrades.
- Develop and implement digital workflows for processing, editing, and archiving of video and imaging assets in the museum's Digital Asset Management System (DAMS).
- Explore and implement AI-assisted video and image processing tools for content creation, metadata generation, and collection analysis.
- Provide technical guidance on video production and specialized imaging to museum staff.

**Project Management**
- Manage multiple video and specialized imaging projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
- Plan and coordinate video shoots, including scheduling, equipment preparation, and crew management.
- Develop creative briefs and storyboards for video projects in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Manage project budgets for video production and specialized imaging initiatives.

**Collaboration and External Relations**
- Work closely with curators, conservators, educators, and exhibition designers to understand and fulfill their video and imaging needs.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage external vendors and contractors for specialized video, 3D scanning, or AR/VR development requirements.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams on promotional video content.
- Contribute to exhibition planning with recommendations for video, AR/VR, and multimedia elements.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Video Production, Photography, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in video production, ideally with 3 years in a cultural institution.
- Advanced proficiency with video editing software and post-production tools.
- Strong visual storytelling and narrative development abilities.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Experience with digital asset management systems and metadata.
- Demonstrated experience with specialized imaging techniques and 3D scanning/modeling.
- Portfolio of high-quality video and digital imaging work showing range of styles and approaches.
- Experience documenting art objects, cultural heritage, or museum collections.
- Experience with AR/VR content creation or working with immersive media teams is desirable.
- Background in managing video production budgets and external vendors.
- Advanced knowledge of specialized imaging techniques including infrared imaging, multispectral imaging, and 3D scanning/photogrammetry.
- Strong understanding of digital video production from concept to delivery.
- Expertise in cinematography, lighting, sound recording, and video editing.
- Proficiency with professional video equipment, 3D scanners, and specialized imaging systems.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted video and image processing tools.
- Understanding of museum collection management and conservation practices.