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The AI Filmmaker will explore the intersection of filmmaking and machine intelligence at UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation to craft cinematic, short-form stories that bring innovation and science to life — fusing narrative skill with next-generation AI video tools. This position combines artistry, storytelling, and technical experimentation to produce videos that inspire audiences, elevate research storytelling, and demonstrate AI-forward creative methods.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with our writer, and creative director to storyboard and produce short-form videos (30–90 seconds) using AI video and editing tools.
  • Translate interviews, research stories, and brand narratives into emotionally compelling visual content.
  • Use generative platforms (MidJourney, ElevenLabs, Runway, Nano Banana, etc.) to create motion, dialogue, and cinematic scenes.
  • Collaborate with the creative director and content producers to integrate AI-driven storytelling into broader campaigns.
  • Edit and finish videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
  • Maintain visual and tonal consistency across UCI Beall Applied Innovation’s content ecosystem.
  • Research emerging AI film tools and develop best practices for ethical, transparent use.

Qualifications

  • Background in film, media arts, communications, or related creative discipline.
  • Strong understanding of narrative structure, pacing, and emotional engagement.
  • Demonstrated ability to think visually and tell stories that connect complex ideas to general audiences.
  • Familiarity with AI video creation tools (MidJourney, Runway, Nano Banana, Sora, etc.).
  • Skills in video editing, sound design, and post-production workflows.
  • Excellent sense of rhythm, timing, and visual storytelling.

Preferred Skills

  • Filmmaking, scriptwriting or creative copywriting experience.
  • Familiarity with generative voice, motion, and compositing workflows.
  • Portfolio demonstrating strong storytelling, cinematography, and editing abilities.

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Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

  • Background Check and Live Scan
  • Employment Misconduct*
  • Legal Right to Work in the United States
  • Vaccination Policies
  • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
  • Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

  • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
  • E-Verify
  • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php