Video Journalist

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Program after 6+ mo

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Video Journalist to create compelling visual stories for our educational environment. You will storyboard, shoot, light, and edit videos using industry standard software including Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects.

You will also review footage, perform post-production tasks, operate video equipment, and contribute to brand-aware content across our websites and social channels, collaborating with a creative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in video production or related field with 2 years of videography/editing experience.
• Experience with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• Strong storytelling ability and understanding of interview lighting principles.

Responsibilities

• Visual storytelling from concept to completion; researches ideas, develops visual themes, and produces video content.
• Uses video to create learning, discovery, and student success videos of varying lengths.
• Produces highly artistic video to elevate university websites, social media, and marketing materials.
• Utilizes advanced technical and lighting skills to elevate videography during pre- and post-production.
• Engages subjects and provides artistic direction on location.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Videography

Video editing

Lighting for interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in video production

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Video Journalist

Job ID: 303585

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

*About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

LocationAugusta UniversityOur Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Job Summary

This position is responsible for creating compelling visual stories. This position supports the growing demand for visual media in our educational environment and serves as videographer supporting creative content. Storyboards, plans, shoots, organizes and lights video shoots. Edits videos and performs all other post-production tasks, including reviewing footage, logging, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing using Premiere, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and/or other industry standard software. Troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance on video, audio and lighting equipment. Makes recommendations to department for software and equipment purchases.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Visual Storytelling Independently manages multiple visual storytelling assignments from concept to completion; researches visual content ideas, develops visual themes and stories, and produces video content for multimedia formats.

Video Uses Uses video to create exceptional visual stories for various platforms. Examples include learning, discovery, and student success videos of varying lengths.

Brand Awareness Produces highly artistic video that elevate the Augusta University websites, social media, and brand marketing materials to promote brand awareness and audience engagement.

Technical Skills Utilizes advanced technical and lighting skills to elevate videography during pre- and post-production.

Artistic Direction Engages video subjects using interpersonal skills, and provides artistic direction as needed on location.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in video production or related field, plus 2 years of experience in videography and editing role.

Experience in Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects and other post-production editing software.

Excellent understanding of storytelling development and key components.

Understanding of 3-point lighting for interviews.

Creative thinking, attention to detail and problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate

Preferred Experience Experience in news media a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must possess working knowledge of the fundamentals of marketing practices. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of graphic design techniques and software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite) preferred.

Working knowledge of HIPPA and/or higher education policy preferred.

Must be a fast learner, a team player, self-motivated, and able to juggle multiple projects.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B8

Salary Range: $45,400/annually - $48,880/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 9/21/26 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

• Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.