Photographer​/Videographer

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse,energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

The Office of Communications shines a spotlight on the people and programs of Wesleyan University to enhance its reputation as aleader in liberal education. In so doing, it partners with units across campus, providing expertise in brand management, strategic communication, media relations, digital and social media strategy,website development, content training and strategy, print andonline publications, as well as videography and photography.

The Photographer/Videographer captures the people, moments, and details that define Wesleyan’sidentity. The position works acrossportraits, events, campus life, and editorial assignments,producing imagery that is authentic rather than staged. The Photographer/Videographer is responsible for the conceptualization,planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality, on-brand photoassets.

Reporting to the Manager of Multimedia, the Photographer/Videographer is a member of a collaborative, dynamic,and strategic multimedia team. While the position primarily focuseson photography, it also shoots and edits small video projects and records video for University projects as needed. The position works closely with the Social Media Manager and others within the Officeof Communications to support the University’s communications goals.

• Capture the people, moments, and details that define Wesleyan’svisual brand.
• Develop creative concepts and produce visual content that supports the University’s brand and storytelling objectives.
• Perform post-production tasks such as photo retouching, colorcorrection, and resizing.
• Catalog and maintain raw and edited photo content and project assets using a digital asset management system and internal storageservers.
• Participate in group critiques and team meetings regardingcompleted and upcoming productions.
• Maintain, transport, set up, operate, and break downphotography and video production equipment for on- and off-campusshoots.
• Plan, shoot, and edit video projects from conception through final delivery using Canon mirrorless cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Assist with larger University video productions by operatingvideo cameras and related production equipment.

This is an on-campus position. Earliest start date for the position will be early December.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of professionalphotography experience, or an equivalent combination of education,training, and experience.

• Experience using photo and video editing software, including
  
  Adobe Creative Suite applications such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop,and Lightroom.
• Experience developing and editing raw photographs into engagingvisual materials, including social media content.
• Experience using professional camera systems and production equipment, including mirrorless cameras, strobes, lightingequipment, and modifiers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members and campus partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment and interacting openly with individuals of different backgrounds.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with photography subjects, including providing direction and helping individuals feel comfortable in front of thecamera.
• Experience planning, shooting, and editing short-form video content.
• Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Experience managing and archiving photo and video assets and consistently applying established file-naming conventions to rawand final…