Videographer – Part Time

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute is seeking a highly creative and motivated part-time videographer to capture engaging video content that supports cadet recruitment and public information efforts from the Office of Public Information and Marketing. Video content produced by the videographer should support the Institute’s marketing initiatives across digital media.

This role involves shooting and editing video across cadet life, academics, ROTC, events, and more, with occasional evening and weekend

Qualifications

• Industry experience shooting, editing, or producing video.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs or similar audio and video editing software.
• Demonstrated experience with video equipment, studio and location lighting, audio recording, and editing video projects.
• Lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• FAA drone certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a library of current b-roll of cadet life, academic activities, ROTC experiences, and events.
• Skillfully use and operate video equipment.
• Take on any role necessary – director, camera operator, and other equipment operator, as needed.
• Utilize audio and video software for titling, audio mixing, editing, and media export. Store all assets appropriately for future collaborative use and reference.
• Some evening and weekend work is expected for event coverage.

Skills

Video shooting

Video editing

Adobe Creative Cloud

Lighting

Audio recording

Event coverage

Tools

Drone operation

Live streaming

Job description

Virginia Military Institute is seeking a highly creative and motivated part-time videographer to capture engaging video content that supports new cadet recruitment and promotion of the VMIbrand. This position resides in the Office of Public Information and Marketing, is responsible forshowcasing the intricacies of cadet life, academics, events, etc. in support of the Institute’smission and strategic enrollment and plan goals. Video content produced by the videographershould support the Institute’s public information and marketing initiatives across all digital mediaplatforms, including social media, for various audiences, and convey the value of a VMIeducation.

This is a great opportunity to work for one of the nation’s highly ranked institutions of highereducation. VMI has a 185-year legacy of developing and producing graduates of high character, honor, discipline, and integrity. Use your talents to tell the story, which includes rigorousacademics, small classroom settings, military training, ROTC activities, rich traditions andevents, and a highly engaged alumni network. You will be a part of a creative team within VMIthat strives to tell the VMI story in the most authentic way possible, so as to reach individuals looking for a unique undergraduate experience.

The ideal candidate will:

• Contribute to a library of current b-roll of cadet life, academic activities, ROTC experiences, and events, as well as support coverage of key Institute events.
• Skillfully use and operate video equipment.
• Take on any role necessary – director, camera operator, and other equipment operator, as needed.
• Utilize audio and video software for titling, audio mixing, editing, and media export. Store all assets appropriately for future collaborative use and reference.

The ideal candidate should be flexible, positive, quick-thinking, energetic, efficient, and able to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, as this position requires interacting with other staff and faculty throughout the Institute, as well as cadets, alumni and others. Some evening and weekend work is expected for event coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Industry experience shooting, editing, or producing video.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs or similar audio and video editing software.
• Demonstrated experience with video equipment, studio and location lighting, audio recording, and editing video projects.
• Lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with live-streaming events a plus.
• Experience in higher education.
• FAA drone certification a plus.

Please provide video samples, a link, or portfolio showing your work to the committee.

This position is onsite in Lexington, Virginia, USA. Some evening and weekend work is expected for event coverage.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer