Responsibilities

• 1.) Video Production - Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality videos, including student stories, faculty highlights, promotional features, and campus events; Create short-form video content optimized for social platforms (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts); Ensure proper audio and lighting during shoots by competent operation of lighting and sound equipment; Manage video workflow from pre-production through to post-production.
• 2.) Photography - Capture images that highlight campus life, academic programs, and events; Provide photo support for marketing campaigns, publications, and digital platforms; Ensure photography aligns with brand standards and marketing needs.
• 3.) Editing and Asset Management - Edit photos and videos for distribution across web, social, and print; Maintain an organized photo/video archive with searchable metadata; Prepare content for multiple platforms and formats.
• 4.) Team Support and Collaboration - Partner with marketing staff to identify compelling stories and visual opportunities; Provide creative input to enhance marketing campaigns; Support requests from campus clients for basic photography/videography.
• 5.) Other Duties as Assigned - Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent‑.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of marketing strategies with experience in the creative use of video and photography to achieve marketing and communication goals.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as a part of creative teams, and with colleagues across the campus and external partners.
• Must have knowledge of interview best practices and techniques and be able to conduct interviews as well as film as part of a crew or independently.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with current videography and photography styles, cinematic trends and production techniques with an emphasis on color correction and grading techniques.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to complete projects on time and are necessities.

Preferred

• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing and Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, titles and lower thirds is preferred.

Benefits

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