Responsibilities

• Plan, script, storyboard, film, and edit video content that supports the college’s communications, marketing, and storytelling objectives.
• Produce feature videos, student and alumni profiles, faculty spotlights, research stories, promotional content, short-form social video, and event coverage.
• Manage video projects from initial concept and preproduction through filming, editing, review, and final delivery.
• Operate professional cameras, lighting, audio, and related production equipment in studio and field environments.
• Interview and direct students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other participants, helping individuals with varying levels of on-camera experience feel comfortable and communicate effectively.
• Translate scientific, technical, and academic subjects into visual stories that are accurate, accessible, and engaging.
• Edit video using industry-standard software and production workflows.
• Create platform-specific content optimized for websites, social media, digital advertising, presentations, events, and other distribution channels.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, coordinate logistics, and manage stakeholder reviews and approvals.
• Maintain organized project files and follow established procedures for storage, backup, and archiving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in film production, multimedia production, digital media, visual communications, photography, journalism, communications, or a related field, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years.

Preferred

• Experience planning, filming, and editing video projects through coursework, internships, employment, freelance work, or other relevant settings.
• Experience producing photography and visual content for websites, social media, digital marketing, or other communications channels.
• Familiarity with camera, lighting, and audio equipment and basic production practices.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, or Lightroom, or comparable production software.
• Strong visual storytelling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, production details, and deadlines.
• Experience creating short-form video or other platform-specific social media content.
• Interest in translating scientific, technical, academic, or other complex subjects into engaging visual stories.
• Familiarity with motion graphics, animation, or multimedia visualization.
• Familiarity with accessibility practices related to video, photography, captioning, transcription, and audio description.

Benefits

• Pay And Benefits Pay Range: $22.12 - $28.85 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment: 100% Appointment Position Type : Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes: - Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off - Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program - Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans - Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts - University HSA contributions - Disability and employer-paid life insurance - Employee wellbeing program - Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity - Financial counseling services - Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost - Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.