Marketing Videographer

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking a Marketing Videographer to shoot and edit high-quality video content for brand campaigns across social, web and TV channels. You will gather field footage, edit scripted and unscripted pieces with attention to color, audio, and pacing, and ensure adherence to university brand guidelines while collaborating with marketers and designers.

Some after-hours shoots may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience as a professional, full-time videographer.
• Strong portfolio showing a range of commercial work.
• Proficiency in editing with Adobe Premier, including ability to match existing broll with new assets as best as possible.
• Broad knowledge of current video, sound, and lighting equipment use.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to connect with strangers, capacity to respond to criticism, collaborative problem-solving, and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Films high-quality video and audio of the university’s brand, programs, and people relating to organic and paid video marketing campaigns as assigned.
• Edits and finalizes scripted and unscripted videos as assigned for marketing campaigns with special attention to high-quality visuals and audio, color grading, music cues, video subject releases, copyright, and accessibility.
• Adheres to university brand and style guidelines.
• Works collaboratively with members of the marketing team and other departments, including communications, creative services, and website services, to avoid overlap of duties and meet shared goals on time and within scope.
• Serves as a resource for filming and editing best practices and occasionally assists with video projects in other departments and divisions as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Marketing Videographer

Job no: 530217
Position Type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Communications
Pay Grade: 31
Date opened: 10 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

General Summary:

The Marketing Videographer (“MV”) films and edits the majority of polished, public-facing video pieces used by UMass Boston’s Division of Marketing & Engagement to market the university programs, efforts, and brand. Under the leadership of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Engagement (“AVC”), as part of the division’s marketing department and in collaboration with the division’s departments of communications, creative services, and website services, the MV strives to create final video pieces of professional quality that are persuasive and visually stunning.

The MV is adept at gathering dynamic video and sound in the field, marrying it seamlessly with existing video assets, and editing with an eye for detail as well as a focus on quick turnaround. Final video pieces are scripted and unscripted, ranging from 15 to 30-second social media spots to 3-minute-plus interview and narrated videos. Pieces live on channels including the official university website, Youtube, social media, and connect TV.

We’re looking for someone who brings a fresh perspective and new ideas that make their work stand out in the crowded higher education marketplace. You’ll be working with an enthusiastic team of marketers, designers, communications experts, and content creators. Our division acts more like a startup, testing new ideas and learning from the experience. We care about your health and well-being, and whenever possible, we have fun!

Applicants must provide link to a video portfolio or reel for consideration.

Examples of Duties:

• Films high-quality video and audio of the university’s brand, programs, and people relating to organic and paid video marketing campaigns as assigned. Flexes schedule as needed within reason to capture visually stunning moments on video.
• Edits and finalizes scripted and unscripted videos as assigned for marketing campaigns with special attention to high-quality visuals and audio, color grading, music cues, video subject releases, copyright, and accessibility. Scripts and assignments are provided, and a member of the marketing team typically field produces.
• Adheres to university brand and style guidelines.
• Works collaboratively with members of the marketing team and other departments, including communications, creative services, and website services, to avoid overlap of duties and meet shared goals on time and within scope. MV does not typically cover university news events or act as a general asset-gathering videographer absent a script/assignment.
• Serves as a resource for filming and editing best practices and occasionally assists with video projects in other departments and divisions as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years experience as a professional, full-time videographer
• Strong portfolio showing a range of commercial work
• Proficiency in editing with Adobe Premier, including ability to match existing broll with new assets as best as possible
• Broad knowledge of current video, sound, and lighting equipment use
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to connect with strangers, capacity to respond to criticism, collaborative problem-solving, and good judgment

MV may be required to work occasionally outside of business hours in order to capture video, including rare night and weekend assignments, with business-day time flexed accordingly.

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found at the following link:

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, wewill ensure that persons withdisabilitiesare provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail] or 617-287-5150.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

The University of Massachusetts Boston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. The University of Massachusetts Boston complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the university operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

UMass Boston does not provide visa sponsorships for non-academic positions.

The University of Massachusetts Boston is committed to providing a safe and secure environment that is supported by qualified employees for all of its students, faculty and staff to carry out the University's teaching, research and public service missions. As a condition of employment, the University will conduct appropriate background check reviews. For more information, please see the University of Massachusetts Boston campus policy and procedures for employee background reviews.