Student Events Videographer - Dean of Business

Student Events Photographer & Videographer

The Student Events Photographer & Videographer is responsible for visually illustrating college of business events by meeting the photographic and video needs of the Schmidthorst College of Business. The Student Events Photographer & Videographer will contribute to overall visuals and image branding and special projects/presentations while working under the guidance and supervision of the College's Communications and Events Specialist.

This is an as-needed position, with hours varying each week based on college events, project needs and scheduled assignments.

Career Readiness

Competencies:

• Set personal goals and track progress toward them.
• Take initiative to learn new tools, systems, or procedures on the job.
• Actively listen and respond respectfully in meetings and conversations.
• Adjust tone and approach based on audience (e.g., peers vs. supervisors).
• Learn new software or digital platforms as needed for your role.
• Stay aware of basic cybersecurity and data privacy practices.

Collaborate with the Dean and administrative/communications team to produce promotional and informational photography and video projects from concept to completion. This includes developing creative concepts, storyboarding, capturing photo and video content, editing, post-production and preparing final assets for use on the Schmidthorst College of Business website, social media platforms and other communications channels.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, capture and edit photography and video content for college marketing, storytelling and communications needs
• Produce "MyStory" photo and video features highlighting students, alumni, faculty, staff and other college stakeholders
• Photograph events, special projects, classroom experiences, student engagement opportunities and other assigned activities
• Capture portraits, candid images, environmental photography that support the college's brand and messaging
• Edit photos and video footage for web, social media, presentations and promotional use
• Manage post-production tasks, including photo selection, basic retouching, editing, captioning and formatting for various platforms
• Organize, label and archive photography and video assets for future use
• Prepare and publish approved projects across college communication channels as assigned

Excellent academic record with a cumulative GPA greater than 3.0.

Position requires a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite:
Photoshop, Lightroom, Adobe Premiere; and Microsoft Excel.

Must have work experience with conventional and electronic imaging.

Must have work experience in digital photography for electronic media production.

Able to multitask, yet maintain close attention to detail and timeliness of work production.

Able to work in a positive team-oriented manner with a variety of students, faculty, staff, administrators, vendors, and members of the general public.

Excellent verbal communication skills.

Demonstrates understanding of marketing photography, videography, journalism and mass communication.

Ability to operate and transport cameras and lighting equipment weighing up to fifty pounds to locations on and off campus with reasonable accommodations.