Temporary Marketing Videographer and Photographer

Houston, TX (On-site)

$35/hr – $40/hrMid LevelPart time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end video production and storytelling for Rice across campaigns and on-campus events.

  • Own end-to-end video content creation for campaigns, including short and long form.
  • Must-have: Two plus years in video production or visual journalism.
  • Standout: Platform-native formats and cross-channel storytelling experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the Director of Digital Media Strategy on content plans and capture.
  • Participate the full video production process, including pre-production planning, scripting, filming, editing, and post-production delivery.
  • Photography and photo image editing.
  • Tailor and repurpose video content for specific platforms and audiences, using best practices in visual storytelling and performance optimization.
  • Produce short-form and long-form video content for use in campaigns, news media, social media, websites, and digital marketing.
  • Ensure brand consistency, accessibility, and production quality across all content.
  • Capture b-roll, interviews, and on-location footage including events, labs, classrooms, and campus environments.
  • Support cross-channel storytelling as part of integrated campaigns (photo and video capture).
  • Work collaboratively across Public Affairs and with campus partners to ensure content reflects Rice’s mission, values, and visual identity.

Requirements

  • Two plus years of professional experience in video production, multimedia storytelling or visual journalism
  • Advanced knowledge of professional video production, including camera operation, lighting, and audio capture
  • Advanced knowledge of professional photography (portraits and events)
  • Proficiency in industry-standard editing and design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Lightroom
  • Strong visual literacy with a keen eye for composition, pacing, and visual storytelling
  • Solid ability to develop creative, engaging narratives aligned with institutional messaging
  • Effective ability to produce platform-native content in varied formats, including vertical, square, and widescreen
  • Demonstrated ability to transform creative concepts into creative images and compelling stories that align with institutional messaging
  • Comfort working both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with a service-oriented mindset
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage a variety of simultaneous projects within tight deadlines

Preferred

  • Canva experience
  • Higher Education background
  • Three plus years of professional experience in video production, multimedia storytelling or visual journalism
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Rice University

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Rice is a private, independent university dedicated to the "advancement of letters, science, and art." Rice attracts a diverse group of highly talented students with a range of academic studies that includes humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, architecture, music, and business management. The school offers students the advantage of forging close relationships with members of the faculty and the option of tailoring graduate and undergraduate studies to their specific interests. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department provides high quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs, which emphasize fundamental principles that respond to and create technological change.

Founded in 1912
Houston, Texas, USA
7K employees (364 in marketing)
82% recommend to a friend
83% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.7M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$695.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.5%
Direct
47.1%
Referral
5.2%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
272 (4% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$80.9M
Last Raise
$18M
Grant, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2024
    Grant
  • Aug 2024
    Grant • $18M
  • Jul 2023
    Grant

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