Videographer

Videographer

Position Details

Position Title Videographer

Department 500050 - Office of the VP for Enrollment SV

Position Type Regular

Position Classification Full-Time, 12 months

Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)? No

If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date

Position Description/Posting Details

Posting Number S1471P

Position Summary

The Videographer reports to the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Digital Strategy in the Office of University Marketing & Communications (UMC). This position serves as the primary video and photo director for the university providing oversight to multimedia projects including, but not limited to: commercial storyboarding, filming and editing; coordination of campus photography; presidential and advancement video projects for social media and email distribution; video and voice editing. The Videographer must be able to conceive, film, produce, and edit short and medium range videos for a variety of different purposes that successfully align to the brand of the University.

Essential Duties

• Develop video content for marketing, enrollment, and/or advancement purposes at the University.
• Film and edit multiple video projects as needed and produce within a designated timeline.
• Ensure that there is current, vibrant, and poignant imagery for the University to be able to use for web, design, marketing, and other purposes.
• Schedule photography for events and other purposes.
• Storyboard, film, produce, and edit short and medium range videos consistent with the La Salle University brand and that foster recruitment and fundraising efforts of the institution.
• Serve as a creative leader within the Marketing and Communications division.
• Assist with the creation of content for social media, email, and commercial distribution.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Manage special projects and/or serve on committees as requested by the Senior VP of University Strategy and/or AVP of Marketing and Digital Strategy.
• Assist with key University events as needed.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Direct Reports

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Required Qualifications

• BFA / BA or related degree.
• Must have 4-7 years of video and editing experience.
• Strong conceptual and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in video editing software.
• Ability to work independently to meet expected deadlines and schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a creative team and across a diverse university setting.
• High comfort level in using technology to optimize workflow and business processes.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional skill in the use of Adobe Creative Suites.

• Demonstrable skill in print, digital and animated design is essential.

• Project and vendor management experience.

• Proven experience operating drones in strict compliance with airspace regulations, preferably the DJI Air 3 Combo or similar.

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Attend and assist in key events (e.g., Commencement, Move-In Weekend, Homecoming).
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time and work in an office environment.
• Ability to transport equipment, as well as move nimbly while using camera gear.