Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Title

Video Specialist

Job ID

71794

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

09/04/2025

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

09/18/2025

Employee Group

TMG

Favorite Job

Department

University Marketing&Branding

Salary Grade/Band

Band H

Salary Range

$59249.00 - $76676.00 (annual)

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Are you a creative storyteller who loves using video to capture attention and inspire audiences?

McMaster University, ranked among the world’s top 100 universities, is dedicated to building a Brighter World through innovative education, research, and community. Our Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs (CMPA) team leads the university’s communications, marketing, branding, and public affairs efforts.

We are seeking a Video Specialist to create, produce, and manage video projects that showcase McMaster’s people, research, and impact. From mini-documentaries and digital ads to student testimonials, you’ll bring stories to life for audiences that include students, researchers, alumni, and partners.

Reporting to the Creative Services Team Lead, you’ll collaborate with a team of campus partners to help tell McMaster’s story across platforms.

Accountabilities

• Film, edit, and produce video content for various platforms, including YouTube and LinkedIn, to support Strategic Communications and University goals.

• Oversee the scheduling, organizing and managing of video shoots for key stakeholders.

• Develop original and custom videos which may be used on several platforms including, but are not limited to, websites, social media campaigns, digital advertising, newsletters and reports to support news, marketing and other brand assets and communications.

• Experience with video, animation and motion graphics for use in video and other assets as needed.

• Working knowledge and experience with visual asset management, including organization, database, cataloguing and storage of files.

• Consult with campus partners and collaborators regarding project requirements.

• Provide insights and recommendations to produce engaging content to meet specific needs.

• Develop a cost-effective strategy for video work production.

• Create and gather text, illustrations, video clips and photos to complete projects.

• Gather and compile pertinent information necessary to complete projects.

• Provides the Strategic Communications team with a detailed understanding of new technology and video trends and their potential strategic application.

• Help deliver video training programs, including social media video, to internal campus partners.

• Research and implement current trends and practices to produce effective communication pieces.

• Provide video advice to various stakeholders to create comfortable filming environments and ease of subjects in front of the camera.

• Proof and edit material for accuracy and completion.

• Troubleshoot technical problems with software.

• Adhere to established University branding and external deadlines and timelines.

• Keep abreast of new developments in software and hardware as department usage and software features are upgraded.

• Keep abreast of developments and trends in digital and multimedia communications and technological advancements.

• Participate in Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs and/or department/faculty projects such as project teams, committees and work teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Film, Photography or a related field preferred

• Requires a minimum of 4 years of prior experience

• Advanced video production knowledge using DSLR/mirrorless cameras, lighting, and audio.

• Advanced level of proficiency in digital communications

• Experienced in using Adobe Creative Suite to edit video and generate meaningful and impactful digital content

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills (e.g. written and public speaking)

• Project management and organizational skills

• Excellent customer-service skills and strong service orientation

• Time management and multi-tasking abilities

• Superior attention to detail and design

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Hybrid Work Language

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.