Responsibilities

• Provide creative vision and execution of all video shoots, capturing key messages and using the latest tactics and techniques to enhance visual storytelling
• Lead brainstorming sessions and collaborate with various academic and administrative departments on the pre-production, production, and post-production phases of individualized projects
• Draft new and up-to-date production ideas for submission to stakeholders, while ensuring all needs and requirements are met
• Produce short, quick turnaround videos that stand alone, are used for social media, or are part of multimedia packages that highlight student, faculty, alumni, donors, or programmatic excellence
• Research new video production trends and procedures and ensure the department is up to date with industry standards and tactics to appeal to key audiences
• Identify and interview high-profile subjects, scout locations, and produce integrated packages that bring together video, graphic and web design, photography, and the written word.
• Work alongside Communications Director to promote and advance a culture of care as well as the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Oversee all aspects of video pre-production processes including consultation with internal partners/stakeholders/talent; development of project outlines and shooting scripts; creation of shot lists and storyboards; location scouting and selection; talent casting; creation of production schedules; preparation of gear requirements;
• Manage video, audio, and lighting equipment setup and operation; direct and lead on-location shoots; conduct interviews and ensure valuable sound bites are captured; capture still shots; and capture b-roll
• Manage all aspects of post-production activity, including video and sound editing, to ensure captured video tells a powerful visual story that elicits a positive emotional response, inspires action, and communicates impact

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.

Preferred

• Proficiency with Apple iPhone, Sony camera equipment, and Pocket Gimbal Cameras.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects.
• Experience shooting, editing, and producing short-form video content for social media, digital platforms, or marketing campaigns.

Benefits

• CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.