Videographer and Photographer

The Development and Alumni Relations Marketing and Communications team at Rice University is seeking a creative, strategic, and highly skilled Videographer and Photographer to produce video, multimedia, and photography content that supports the university's fundraising and engagement goals. Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications and Marketing, this position develops story concepts, plans and executes photo and video shoots, manages post-production workflows, and creates content tailored for social media, events, impact stories, reports, and print publications.

A strong understanding of storytelling, filmmaking, editing styles, audience engagement, and platform-specific formats is essential for creating effective content across You Tube, Instagram, Thank View, and other digital channels. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Marketing and Communications colleagues and partners across Development and Alumni Relations, including Annual Giving, Donor Relations and Stewardship, and Alumni Relations, to support institutional priorities and campaign strategies.

Projects may include Giving Day videos (and other content associated with fundraising drives), impact stories, social media campaigns, event recap videos, and donor and student photography for print and digital communications.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in visual storytelling, managing projects from concept through final delivery, and demonstrate a deep understanding of how to tailor content for a variety of platforms, including web, social, and print.

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

• Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of professional experience in video production, photography, multimedia storytelling, documentary filmmaking, and/or visual journalism

• Advanced knowledge of professional video production, including camera operation, lighting, and audio capture
• Proficiency in industry-standard post-production tools, including editing and design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Lightroom
• Strong visual literacy with a keen eye for composition, pacing, and visual storytelling
• Solid ability to develop creative, engaging narratives designed for donor and alumni audiences
• Advanced knowledge of digital asset management systems and post-production workflows
• Advanced knowledge of multimedia storytelling strategies from pre- to post-production, tailored for digital platforms, and experience creating content optimized for social media, web, and print
• Effective ability to produce platform-native content in varied formats, including vertical, square, and widescreen
• Demonstrated ability to transform creative concepts into compelling images and stories that align with institutional messaging
• Advanced knowledge of professional photography (portraits and events)
• Comfort working both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with key stakeholders, donors, and volunteers, with a service-oriented mindset
• Ability to respond positively to artistic critique and partner input
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage a variety of simultaneous projects within tight deadlines

• 4+ years of professional experience in video production, multimedia storytelling, documentary filmmaking, or visual journalism
• Demonstrated skills in creating motion graphics and illustrations
• Ability to storyboard large-scale projects and draft scripts for videos
  
  Demonstrated skills in a range of photography techniques and styles
• Familiarity with Asana and other project management and intake tools
• Experience using Adobe graphic design software, such as Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience working in higher education and/or with higher education clients

• Supports marketing and communications initiatives that advance fundraising, donor relations and stewardship, and alumni engagement goals.
• Leads video projects from concept development through final delivery.
• Captures and edits photography and video content for digital, social, web, print, and event-related communications.
• Develops visual stories, creative concepts, and content…