Video Production Specialist
- Employer
- University of Kentucky
- Location
- Lexington, KY
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Alumni Relations & Development, Technology, Multimedia & Audiovisual
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience3 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationNone
Physical RequirementsLifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day
Some travel
Days, nights/weekends as required
Job SummaryThe University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics is seeking a motivated and innovative media producer and manager to create, share and measure video, multimedia and photography across multiple digital and traditional media. As the lead videographer, photographer, video editor and producer for the college’s marketing and communications office, the Digital Media Production and Marketing Manager will collaborate with colleagues and teams to produce photographic and video content that drives audience engagement and participation.
The Digital Media Production and Marketing Manager will coordinate, manage and update video and photo content for Gatton’s marketing channels, including social media, the college’s website, recruitment materials, fundraising and alumni relations pieces, while working with the college’s content manager to develop strategies to help keep content fresh and dynamic. They will also drive video strategy for the college’s main social media accounts, in coordination with the overall social media strategy; research, produce and edit video and photo stories; and monitor social media trends and analytics. Successful candidates will be skilled producers and editors who have a passion for telling stories across digital platforms, have hands-on experience creating and managing video and photography production, and have an understanding of information architecture, user experience, and analytics/testing (including mobile).
Over the last 95 years, UK’s Gatton College of Business and Economics has been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates. We are housed in a recently renovated 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest growing enrollment on UK’s campus, expected to reach over 4,000 Students by fall of 2019. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business”. Please consider joining our team.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesAdobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro; 4K shooting and editing; digital asset management system.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceBachelor’s degree in video production, photography, fine arts or related field, 3-5 years experience in documentary video production and professional action and event photography.
Driver’s license preferred.
Deadline to Apply09/15/2019University Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the response that best represents your paid work experience in video production and photography
- None
- More than 0 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
- * How many years of experience do you have using Photoshop and Premiere Pro?
- None
- More than 0 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
- * How many years of experience do you have creating and implementing strategies for multimedia distribution and marketing, including social media?
- None
- More than 0 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
- * Please provide a specific example of a complex video project you've managed from start to finish. Include your approach as well as the critical success factors which enabled you to achieve results.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
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- Cover Letter
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Fast Facts
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UK HealthCare has strategically developed an incredible capacity to serve the Commonwealth through its state-of-the-art patient care pavilion and emergency rooms, advanced biomedical and biological research, and a network of affiliate health care agencies throughout Kentucky. Passion for people and a vision for the "medical campus of the future" have inspired leading physicians and researchers from across the United States to join UK. Their research agenda is balanced with outreach to affiliated and partner hospitals, so Kentucky families can receive high-quality health care at home and travel to Lexington for only the most advanced, complex medical care and procedures.
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