Media Producer, Studio Production Team, Learning Media

Job Title 

Media Producer, Studio Production Team, Learning Media

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

**NOTE: This is an onsite position based in Centennial, CO. Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of the Denver metropolitan area**

The Media Producer is responsible for capturing high-quality multimedia content, including video, audio, graphics, and supporting assets, in both in-studio and remote production environments.

This role requires a highly autonomous, technically proficient producer who can independently plan, execute, and manage recording sessions from setup through capture. The Media Producer will lead in-person studio recordings at the Centennial, CO location and oversee remote recording sessions with subject-matter experts using industry-standard platforms.

A strong working knowledge of production hardware, software, and end-to-end media workflows is required. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning technical decisions on set, maintaining studio systems, and continuously improving capture quality through evolving tools and techniques, including AI-enabled production technologies.

This position is best suited for a pragmatic, resourceful professional who is confident directing on-camera talent and delivering polished, engaging educational video content.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a solo on-set operator, independently managing camera operation, lighting, audio capture, framing, and basic set styling.

• Lead in-studio recording sessions with subject-matter experts, ensuring a professional, efficient, and high-quality production experience.

• Manage remote recording sessions using platforms such as Riverside, Zoom, OBS, or similar tools, ensuring reliable technical setup and optimal capture quality.

• Coach on-camera talent to support clear, confident, and engaging delivery aligned with project goals.

• Monitor and adjust lighting, audio levels, and framing in real time to maintain established production standards.

• Own shoot timelines and independently troubleshoot technical issues as they arise during live production.

• Manage media ingest, file transfer, organization, backup, and handoff to post-production teams.

• Apply a working understanding of the full video production lifecycle, from pre-production preparation through post-production delivery.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., learning designers, editors, and project managers) to understand content objectives, audience needs, and visual direction.

• Communicate proactively with on-camera talent prior to shoots, including conducting remote technical walkthroughs when required.

• Maintain the physical studio space, production equipment, and remote recording kits to ensure readiness and reliability.

• Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud tools, primarily Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, for light editing, troubleshooting, or reference exports as needed.

• Contribute ideas and experimentation related to production efficiency, quality improvements, and responsible use of AI-assisted tools in media capture workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Film, Communications or equivalent experience.

• 2 years of experience in studio production

• Video Production Skills & On-Set Operations: Demonstrated ability to independently operate professional video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, audio, and studio hardware, with confidence serving as a solo on-set producer.

• Technical Systems & Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of industry-standard production and recording tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro and After Effects), remote capture platforms (e.g., Riverside, Zoom, OBS), and file management and backup systems.

• Production Workflow & Problem Solving: Strong understanding of end-to-end video production workflows, from pre-production setup through post-production handoff, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues in real time and manage multiple priorities independently.

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