Visual Media Specialist

Job Title

Visual Media Specialist

Marketing & Communications

Main Campus

• Photographs and/or records video for college events and activities, including lectures, seminars, sports, special events, and more.
• Tells a visual story and independently captures unique and notable moments of campus life.
• Understands digital asset management and adheres to departmental best practices.
• Prepares visual media for web, print, and/or social media usage.
• Works collaboratively to enhance and develop visual continuity between photographs and video.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Communications staff to brainstorm and execute imagery that furthers specific marketing plans, campaigns, strategies, or budgets.
• Develops and maintains relationships with college clients.
• Maintains equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Media Arts, Photography, Film/Videography, or another related field (Bachelor’s required).

Minimum 1-3 years of experience with photography and/or video production, preferably within higher education.

Online portfolio required (please ensure this is attached in your application materials or a link is provided).

• Demonstrated ability to use digital technology to capture still images, video segments, and audio on location and in the studio.
• Knowledge of computers and standard computer applications related to photo, video, and multimedia editing and production, including Adobe Creative Suite, Extensis Portfolio, and more.
• Knowledgeable of photographic skills and understands lighting both on location and in studio.
• Experience with recording two-camera interviews and editing videos in Adobe Premiere.
• Highly creative and able to receive constructive criticism appropriately.
• Self-starter who can work independently, solve problems, and manage multiple projects at once.
• Must be able to work quickly under deadline pressure and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to concentrate and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to travel and work outside of normal business hours both on‑ and off‑campus as shoots required.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and work in indoor and outdoor situations in all climates.

Full Time

General hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Evenings and weekends as needed (location sites may vary).

Salary: $47,945 – $64,160 (plus benefits)

• Paid time off
• Tuition discounts for eligible employees and family
• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Optional life, Disability insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Tuition waiver, SURS Retirement plan, Vacation Days, Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal days, Bereavement days, Tax‑sheltered annuity plans and others.

Posting Number: AP00544P

Open Date: 10/17/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Review Of Applications Begins: 11/07/2025

Please complete the application ainevalley.edu with complete materials. For best consideration, apply before the review date. Please provide a portfolio of photos and/or videos via attachment or link to website/portfolio resume/application materials.

Entry level

Full-time

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Online Audio and Video Media