Video & Digital Content Specialist

Langara College; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-work program

Extensive medical, dental, and vision

Pension plan

Tuition waivers

Wellness programs

Job summary

Langara College is seeking a Video & Digital Content Specialist to plan, create, deliver, and evaluate multi-channel digital content. The role focuses on filming, editing, and producing engaging videos for Langara’s online community across multiple platforms.

The incumbent will collaborate with Communications & Marketing, manage a video library, develop a content calendar, and stay current with digital trends.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in film, digital media production, journalism, graphic design, communications, or marketing.
• Additional specialised training in video production or similar training.
• Minimum four (4) years of recent related experience in digital media, including strong video production skills, photography, social media, and writing / editing within an Apple Mac environment.
• Experience in higher education, advancement, or international marketing an asset.
• Experience producing short videos and photos for immediate use on social media to tell timely stories as they occur.
• Strong writer, editor, and proofreader with an ability to identify and write engaging content.
• Proficiency in video editing software (Final Cut Pro, iMovie, etc.), Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), and photo and video editing apps.
• Knowledge of international social media platforms an asset.

Responsibilities

• Creates long and short form video for Langara College’s websites, social media accounts, email campaigns, and digital signage.
• Storyboards, scripts, films, edits, produces, and distributes videos for the College’s digital channels.
• Selecting and supervising external vendors may be required to support major projects.
• Provides project management support for video projects (resources, tools, time and budget).
• Provides support for on-campus photography.
• Posts video content on social media channels in a way that informs and generates conversation.
• Responds to social media engagements and monitors engagement.
• Organizes and expands the video media library; maintains a college-wide content calendar.
• Supports administrating the digital signage network; ensures timely content.
• Monitors video engagement metrics to maximize reach.
• Keeps up with digital trends and emerging platforms.
• Collaborates with Communications & Marketing and other departments on campaigns.
• Researches and provides input to tool acquisitions (DAM, production software).
• Participates in client meetings and presents concepts for approval.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Video production

Editing

Storytelling

Social media management

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Content strategy

Education

Two-year diploma in film/digital media/journalism/communications/marketing

Specialised training in video production

Tools

Final Cut Pro

iMovie

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photo/Video editing apps

Job description

Interested in a career at Langara College?Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.Current employee? Apply through Careers in your Workday account.Job Title:Video & Digital Content SpecialistEmployee Group:CUPEEmployee Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Start Date:Monday, November 30 2026End Date (if applicable):Sunday, February 7 2027Job Summary:The Video and Digital Content Specialist is responsible for planning, creating, delivering, and evaluating multi-channel digital content in support of the College’s strategic goals and objectives. The position must have a strong background in filming, editing, and producing videos. This position supports the team to publish content that is timely, engaging, and informative for Langara’s online community across multiple platforms. This position develops and executes creative digital content both independently and in collaboration with Communications and Marketing Services (C&M) and other departments (e.g., Langara Global, Advancement Office, Langara Alumni, etc.). The position collaborates closely with the Digital Marketing Specialist on social media campaigns an incumbent reviews website and social media metrics on a regular basis and identifies new opportunities for campus and community engagement initiatives. This position works with both internal and external audiences to achieve communications goals according to work performance standards set by the College.Job Description:Duties & Responsibilities:Creates long and short form video for Langara College’s websites, social media accounts, email campaigns, and digital signage in alignment with the College’s brand voice. Storyboards, scripts, films, edits, produces, and distributes videos for the College’s digital channels. This may include campus events, faculty and staff interviews, orientation material, public service announcements, and B-roll. Selecting and supervising external vendors may be required to support major projects.Provides project management support for video projects (i.e., establishes resources, tools, time and budget). Provides support for on-campus photography. Creates and supports the Digital Marketing Specialist to post video content on the College social media channels (You Tube, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms) in a way that informs and generates conversation. Supports Digital Marketing Specialist to respond to social media engagements Organizes and expands the video media library- currently the video archive is organized in project basis. Develops and maintains a College-wide video content calendar for major content marketing initiatives. Provides support in administrating the College’s digital signage network and creates content that is appropriate and timely for the platform. Monitors and reports on video engagement and uses metrics to maximize content that generates engagement.Keeps up with current digital trends and constantly evaluates existing and emerging platforms. Maintains currency on industry trends, best practices, and new technologies.Collaborates with Communications & Marketing team and clients across the College to produce and execute major campaigns. Ensures that all materials produced are consistent with College brand standards.Researches and provides input to the departments acquisition of tools and/or software such as digital asset management systems and production software.Participates in client meetings, presenting creative concepts and draft materials for client approval.Performs other related duties and/or projects as required.Additional Info:Qualifications Required:Education & ExperienceSuccessful completion of a two-year diploma program in film, digital media production, journalism, graphic design, communications, or marketing.Additional specialised training in video production or similar training, required.Minimum four (4) years of recent related experience in digital media, including strong video production skills, photography, social media, and writing / editing within an Apple Mac environment.An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.Experience in higher education, advancement, or international marketing an asset.Experience producing short videos and photos for immediate use on social media to tell timely stories as they occur.Considerable experience managing a large organization’s digital presence, including experience with content marketing strategies and tactics.Strong writer, editor, and proofreader with an ability to identify and write engaging content.Proficiency in video editing software (Final Cut Pro, iMovie, etc.), Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), and photo and video editing apps.Demonstrated social media management fluency (YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Flickr, etc.) Knowledge of international social media platforms an asset.Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to:communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.maintain effective relationships with others using interpersonal skills;organize and prioritize workload, operate related equipment;work in complex and/or sensitive situations;initiate and control assigned projects;work independently and take initiative with a minimum of supervision, work as a team member;meet work performance standards set by the College.Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to work quickly and accurately under demanding deadlines.Ability to think creatively about communicating key messages and tell compelling stories using digital platforms.Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and report on digital campaigns.Ability to occasionally work outside of regular hours during major events.Hours & Days of Work: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pmWhy Join Langara?At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **We offer the following benefits:Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverageHybrid-work program for eligible positionsGenerous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)Employer paid defined benefit pension planPotential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programsAccess to on-site daycare subject to availabilityTuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availabilityCourse/program tuition reimbursementsWellness classes and campus engagement eventsSalary Range:$38.52 - $45.39 per hourPay Grade:CUPE Paygrade 28Scheduled Weekly Hours:35Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):YesClosing Date:Tuesday, October 6 2026People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please contact our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the CUPE Collective Agreement. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.