Videographer​/Photographer

Description

The Science Academies of New York (SANY) seeks a creative and technically skilled Videographer/Photographer to join our dynamic Marketing and Public Relations Department. This individual will be instrumental in capturing, editing, and producing high-quality video and photo content to support school branding, recruitment, community engagement, and internal communications. This role will also integrate AI-assisted tools and technologies to enhance productivity and creative output.

Responsibilities:

• Capture compelling photo and video content of school events, classrooms, student and staff features, and community outreach efforts.
• Edit and produce high-quality videos for web, social media, live streams, presentations, and internal use.
• Utilize AI-powered tools (e.g., Adobe Sensei, Runway
  
  ML, Descript, Canva AI) for:
  • Video enhancement, color correction, and audio cleanup
  • Script generation, captioning, and text overlays
  • Image upscaling, background removal, object isolation, and other enhancements as needed
  • and more…
• Create and maintain an organized media library and digital asset management system.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and storyboard visual projects.
• Provide live video coverage for major school events and ceremonies (e.g., Facebook/Instagram Live).
• Edit and prepare media optimized for web and social media publishing.
• Ensure all content aligns with SANY's branding and visual identity standards.
• Assist in producing short-form, vertical content for platforms like Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and You Tube Shorts.
• Stay current with visual content trends and emerging AI technologies in media production.
• Develop and maintain a video content calendar aligned with academic and recruitment cycles.
• Create highlight reels and promotional videos showcasing school programs, athletics, and alumni achievements.
• Train staff on basic photography and videography techniques as needed.
• Collaborate within the marketing department to ensure media is optimized per platform requirements.
• Archive raw and final media assets following internal documentation standards.
• Scout locations and plan lighting setups for photo and video shoots.

Qualifications:

This role requires a self-starter who pays attention to detail, is goal-oriented, and can handle social situations with ease. Before work can begin, the position will require fingerprint clearance through the New York State Department of Education.

Required Skills:

• BA/BS in Photography, Film, Media, Communications, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional photography and videography experience.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom).
• Familiarity with AI tools for media production (e.g., Descript, Runway, Fliki, Heygen).
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, and visual storytelling.
• Hands-on experience with DSLR/mirrorless cameras, audio equipment, lighting kits, and gimbals.
• Skilled in editing videos for social media, especially short, vertical formats.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to various school sites.
• Fingerprint clearance through the New York State Department of Education is required.

Bonus

Skills:

• Motion graphics and animation experience.
• Drone videography & photography expertise, TRUST Certification, and FAA certification.
• Experience setting up and managing live streams.
• Strong graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, Figma).

About the Company:

SANY encompasses four charter schools in New York state:
The Syracuse Academy of Science, The Utica Academy of Science, The Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse, and The Citizenship & Science Academy of Rochester. We serve 3,200 students in our schools and have a waiting list of over 2,000 students. In all K-12 levels, SANY promotes real-world problem solving & exploration in science and mathematics, interactive engagement and collaborative problem-solving opportunities, field trips to environmentally friendly locations and science museums, and regular classroom…