Videographer​/Assistant Director of Digital Content Production

Videographer/Assistant Director of Digital Content Production

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Type of Position: Full-time
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Categories: Administration

Department/School: Communications & Marketing

$62,353.20 - $66,000

The Videographer/Assistant Director of Digital Content Production fulfills the photo and video needs of the Office of Communications and Marketing, with a heavier priority on video production and editing. The ideal candidate uses their creativity and story-telling abilities to create aesthetically-pleasing and technically-precise photo and video content across multiple platforms. Independent creative judgement must be utilized in conceiving and executing photo/video content that will resonate with both internal and external audiences.

This role is responsible for the majority of video editing projects for the Office of Communications and Marketing.

• Two years of professional video production experience or an equivalent combination of internships, freelance work, student productions, and related experience
• Proven ability to produce creative video content across a range of genres (promos, testimonials, profiles, tours, event recaps, and more) in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Exhibits independent judgment when conceptualizing and creating impactful video content
• Incorporates thoughtful creative decision-making at all stages of the production process
• Demonstrates professional technical video production skills such as proper camera exposures, interview lighting, and microphone set up.
• Skilled video-editing experience in Adobe Premiere Pro, including the ability to color-correct video, properly mix audio channels, and export videos in different codecs/sizes.
• Handles file and asset management with a detail-oriented approach
• Displays a positive attitude and collaborative spirit with colleagues and video subjects
• Lifelong learner who strives to learn new skills/techniques and is open to constructive criticism
• Ability to be politely assertive when directing video subjects
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and adapts easily to change
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for occasional local and regional travel

• Independently video record and photograph college events, people, and places using creative judgment to best tell the ‘Marist Story’ through video and photography.
• Creatively edit videos to achieve the required look of a specific project or marketing campaign using computer software.
• Co-manage the university’s You Tube page: creating and managing playlists, making video recommendations, adding essential closed captions and video descriptions.
• Creatively edit photos to achieve the required look of a specific project or marketing campaign using computer software and adding necessary metadata and keywords.
• Participate as a collaborative member of the Digital Content Production team, providing creative input, recommending new ideas for visual storytelling, and helping grow the Marist brand through our digital assets.
• Build strong relationships with faculty, staff, and students to identify new photography and video opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in video production, filmmaking, or a comparable discipline
• Adobe After Effects fundamentals
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License holder

Resume, Cover Letter, a link to at least 3 video work samples (website, Instagram, etc.), & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • Un…