Videographer Jobs

Description

Function:

Responsible for the shooting, development and editing of video content to be used for college recruitment purposes in multiple marketing vehicles. Effectively and efficiently communicate the message of Stephens College through inspired video and art direction. Maintains a flexible work schedule to accommodate evening and weekend shifts and travel to on-site locations for filming and/or photography.

Responsibilities

• Work with a collaborative team to create the film or video products.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Works collaboratively to capture designated subjects or events using state-of-the-art techniques to provide video/photographic needs for exhibition, publication, web sites, social media, public relations or presentation purposes.
• Edits and assembles final visual/audio content; ensures consistency and relevancy to production; monitors technical quality of product.
• Utilize creativity as well as knowledge of lighting, composition, camera/lens combination, and editing software.
• As part of the Marketing and Communications team provides video and photographic services that support the College brand.
• Oversees the security, operation and maintenance of equipment utilized in shooting and editing.
• Generate ideas and concepts which satisfy specific marketing and creative objectives.
• Helps plan, schedule and perform video/photo shoots including all post-production processing.
• Films video content for production using camera equipment, making technical decisions regarding such elements as appropriate lighting, shooting angle and placement and type of microphone, location, use of movement and interviews.
• Tests all equipment to determine technical quality of recording, audio, and lighting apparatus prior to operation in the field.
• Interacts with and interviews Stephen’s student body and is responsible for exhibiting a professional and friendly presence as representatives of Stephens College.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Radio/TV, Film, Fine Arts, or related area AND one-year experience operating video cameras and editing equipment OR Five years-experience operating video cameras and editing equipment; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Must have a strong appreciation for diversity and enthusiasm for working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication.
• Experience leading the development of video projects.
• Experience filming video with DSLR cameras.
• Demonstrated knowledge with the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premier Pro and After Effects.
• Experience with variable data video, computer graphics, animation, and special effects.
• Experience with problem-solving and decision making.