Videographer/Photographer

Illinois Wesleyan University; Bloomington (IL); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL seeks a Videographer/Photographer to develop visual storytelling for university channels, coordinate productions, shoot and edit content. This on-campus, full-time role covers events, programs and podcasts, and requires evenings/weekends as needed.

Experience with Sony equipment and Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom and Photoshop is preferred. IWU offers generous benefits, including health, retirement, time off and tuition assistance.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in videography, digital art, broadcasting, film or related field; at least 3 years' experience.
• Proficiency in photography/videography, Sony equipment, drone usage, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsabilidades

• Capture and produce video content in a variety of styles to represent the University's people, programs, and stories; shoot, edit and deliver high-quality footage; develop concepts and shot lists.
• Manage video projects from pre-production to final delivery, maintain equipment, lighting and audio, and coordinate schedules.
• Create motion graphics and coordinate with the content team for social media and graphic design.
• Backup footage and photos; maintain university brand standards and archive media assets.

Conocimientos

Videography

Lighting

Audio editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

Photo management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in videography/digital art/broadcasting/film or related field

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Herramientas

Sony equipment

Drone usage

Studio strobes

Lighting accessories

Content library management

Descripción del empleo

The Videographer/Photographer develops and executes visual storytelling and multimedia communications for Illinois Wesleyan University. Responsible for basic production plans, coordinating logistics, filming, editing and delivering finished content for university communication channels, including the university website, digital advertising and other platforms. Provides video coverage of specified campus events, student activities, academic programs and other university initiatives. Maintains and organizes video footage and digital media assets and ensures content follows university brand standards. Provides video coverage of the university podcast. Stays current with video production techniques, social media trends and emerging multimedia platforms and recommends new approaches for engaging university audiences. Some nights and weekends required. Sony camera equipment experience preferred. Adobe Suites experience preferred. This is a full time, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and tuition assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Capture and produce video content in a variety of styles - including advertising, documentary and planned giving - to effectively represent the University's people, programs and stories; shoot, edit and produce high-quality video footage; develop concepts, storyboards/shot lists as needed for projects; manage video projects from pre-production through final delivery; maintain and troubleshoot camera equipment, lighting and audio; create motion graphic; coordinate schedules and logistics for project assignmentsCapture compelling digital photos in a variety of styles to effectively represent the University's people, programs, events and stories; produce high quality images for university marketing on websites and social media; select, edit and color-correct photos; curate photography equipment, including but not limited to camera, lens, tripods, teleprompters and lighting; cover university events and activities as assigned; coordinate with content team for graphic design and social mediaSupport additional projects and responsibilities; backup footage, photos and other elements for university records; work closely with archivist on campus; administer photo/video consent forms; maintain awareness of university brand standards; collaborate in managing our PhotoShelter program for distribution of photography

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field of videography, digital art, broadcasting, film or equivalentMinimum of three year's relevant experience; videography, lighting, audio editing, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, video and photo management system.

• Must have knowledge of digital photography, videography, recording equipment, including drone usage. Must be skilled at shooting and editing video, as well as capturing compelling still images. Experience using studio strobes, lighting accessories and developing set layout. Experience with Sony equipment and managing a content library.Comprehensive knowledge of photography/videography theories and practices; specifically knowledge of intellectual property, copyright laws and best industry practices.

Illinois Wesleyan University

Human Resources, Holmes 209

1312 N. Park Street

Bloomington, IL 61701

Fax: [phone]

$22.72/hr

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas.

Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints; details at https://www.iwu.edu/about/non-discrimination.html.