The Graphic Designer 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.
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