Job location: University Campus

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-09-13
Req: R3585
Job Description Summary

The video and photo manager is a creative storyteller who is responsible for the conceptualization, planning, production, and execution of video and photo assets for internal and external use. As part of the University Brand Marketing & Communications team, this position will help visually communicate Saint Leo University’s story through the voices of faculty, staff, students, and alumni across several communications channels, including online and social media. Additionally, the video and photo manager will work with fellow team members, internal clients, and vendors in the planning and development of work.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Contributes to strategic planning discussions with internal clients and team members by providing innovative ideas and solutions to help meet business objectives through video and photo content.

• Develops creative video and photo storyboards to share ideas with department team members and internal clients.

• Conducts several pre-production tasks to plan for video and photo shoots, which include scouting locations, seeking permissions, and coordinating with planned university events and activities.

• Performs a variety of production tasks for video shoots, including camera operating, lighting and audio setup, and talent management.

• Performs video post-production tasks, which include reviewing footage, adjusting audio, making color corrections, adding music, graphics, photographs, and animation, and editing.

• Shoots and edits still photographs, including touch-ups, color correction, and re-sizing

• Oversees the maintenance of video and photo assets on the university’s digital asset management database.

• Maintains inventory list of audio and video equipment.

• Manages and assigns projects to video and photography student assistants.

• Tracks and evaluates the performance of work, producing annual and project-based performance reports.

• Other duties as requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communication, multimedia production, cinematography, film, or a related field (portfolio required)

• A minimum of five years professional experience in videography and photography.

• Comprehensive knowledge of photography, videography, and audio recording best practices and tools

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (especially PhotoShop and Premier Premire Pro), Adobe Audition, Adobe Speedgrade, and Adobe After Effects.

• Advanced technical knowledge with professional camera, lighting, and audio equipment

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Advanced problem-solving skills

Abilities:

• Ability to produce innovative video that is consistent with the university’s brand

• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with department and university colleagues

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• Inclusive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Group Health Plan features include Teledoc, Surgery Plus!, Wellness Incentive Program, Nationwide Pet Insurance, just to name a few!
• Health Reimbursement Account (University Paid!) and Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent options)
• Tuition Remission (Employee, Spouse, and Dependents)*
• Tuition Exchange opportunity for dependent of employees*
• Paid Personal Leave (Sick, Vacation, Holidays)
• 403b - Annual match 3%-9% of pay based on employee’s contribution. University match and fully vested within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance valued at 30k (University Paid!)
• Income Protection Benefits after one year
• Additional options for supplemental insurance

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period