Photographer and Videographer-Communications & Marketing

UT Health Sciences; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Sciences seeks a Photographer and Videographer to plan, shoot, edit, and create compelling photos and videos for marketing, PR, and website use. Role includes maintaining brand standards and coordinating with Communications and Marketing staff.

The candidate will produce visual content for social media and presentations, train others as needed, and manage projects to meet deadlines while supporting university campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED).
• 1 year of professional photography and videography experience.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to edit photos and videos for multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, shoot, edit, and create marketing photos and videos.
• Maintain UT Health Sciences branding and visual style.
• Coordinate with staff and freelancers for shoots.
• Deliver timely edited files to clients.
• Train students, faculty, and staff on best practices.

Skills

DSLR photography

Photo/video editing

Brand standards

Content creation

Storytelling visuals

Video production

Social media content

Public relations content

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Visual Communications/Videography/Photography/Journalism/Film

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Lightroom

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Job Summary/Essential Job Functions

Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor- Communications and Marketing, the Photographer and Videographer takes and edits photos and videos for the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. This position plans, shoots, edits, and creates content and creative photos and videos for marketing and advertising, public relations, website, email, social media communications, and presentations. This position implements and regulates UT Health Sciences brand standards in the videos produced.

Job Description

Market Range: 09

Hiring Salary: $22.77/Hourly

Responsibilities

• Manages photography and videography needs for the university and its units, including coordination of freelancers and the Communications and Marketing staff taking photos/video.
• Plans, shoots, edits, and creates content and creative photos and videos for marketing, advertising, public relations, website, email, social media, communications, presentations, etc.
• Manages and makes decisions about the style of photos and videos that are taken and produced on behalf of the university.
• Ensures consistency and creative, stylistic, and branding standards are met.
• Participates in brainstorming, planning, and strategy sessions with Communications and Marketing staff and clients.
• Create visual content that supports UT Health Sciences campaigns and initiatives and edit photos/videos as needed.
• Provides creative content for websites and social media channels.
• Manages projects and prioritizes work to meet deadlines.
• Plans and executes photo shoots for press releases and publications.
• Catalogs and maintains provided photos/videos.
• Trains and provides expertise to students, faculty, and staff as needed to capture photos/videos that are engaging, appropriate, and high quality for maintaining the university brand.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Visual Communications, Videography, Photography, Journalism, Film, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

Experience

One (1) year of relevant photography and videography experience in professional communications, graphic design, advertising/marketing, or a similar environment. Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to take high-quality, professional photos using DSLRs and professional photo equipment.
• Photo and video editing and production skills using Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• Knowledge of lighting for photo, video, and audio production using DSLRs (preferably Canon systems) and audio recorders.
• Visual composition skills with the ability to conceptualize and produce storytelling video productions.
• Knowledge to effectively use organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through.
• Knowledge to distribute videos via YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter, OneDrive, etc.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.
• Ability to edit photos/video and provide those edited files to the client timely.