"Videographer Photographer"

Videographer Photographer

Marketing & Communication

Gustavus Adolphus College seeks an enthusiastic and talented videographer and photographer to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability and eagerness to generate videos and photos from short clips to long-form storytelling that convey the Gustavus story in innovative, authentic, memorable, and captivating ways. This position is key to furthering the College's communication and marketing objectives, including student enrollment, engaging Alumni and donors, and amplifying the energy across campus.

Employment Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), and Benefits-Eligible

Salary Range: $52,000-62,000

JOB SUMMARY: This position is a key part of the marketing team, driving creative responsibility for visual content creation across various channels. As an experienced photographer and videographer you'll champion the College's brand and support marketing and communication goals. The videographer/photographer will serve as the primary creator and producer of visual content, delivering high-quality images and videos. The role involves leading across the full spectrum of ideation and development to execution and delivery of both prescribed and proactive projects to advance the College's brand and mission. Collaboration is key, and the ideal candidate should be creative, flexible, and knowledgeable about current photo/video trends. Content will be used across multiple media, including websites, print, advertising, social media, and more.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce, write, research, direct, shoot, and edit high-quality video and photo content for a variety of platforms, including the College's website, social media, and print materials.
• Capture and edit compelling video and photo content for on-campus events, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and College vision.
• Plan, set up, and manage video shoots, including lighting, audio, and camera equipment, ensuring all technical aspects are optimized.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot video and audio equipment.
• Edit raw footage into polished, engaging videos, with an emphasis on high-quality sound and lighting.
• Regularly capture B-roll footage to preserve the College's visual history for use in various media.
• Manage and organize all visual assets in SmugMug or other designated storage systems, ensuring easy access and proper archiving of photos, videos, and audio.
• Maintain a high level of creativity in visual storytelling, staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in video production, photography, and editing.
• Lead and collaborate with a student content team, providing guidance and hands-on work experience in video production and photography.
• Handle live streaming for events as needed, ensuring smooth production.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and working outside regular business hours and weekends when required. This position is mainly onsite and may require some flexibility in scheduling, to accommodate the needs of events on campus.

Prerequisites

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Training: Technically proficient in photo/video production with formal training or completion of an external program/educational degree in a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of paid industry experience in a similar role.
• Photography: Strong skills in photography, including composition, lighting, and capturing high-quality images in various environments.
• Videography: Proven experience in shooting professional-quality video content, with a focus on storytelling and creative direction.
• Sound Production: Knowledge of audio engineering, microphone techniques, and sound design, with an understanding of music integration.
• Lighting: Expertise in lighting for both natural and staged environments to create high-quality, visually appealing images and videos.
• Editing: Skilled in video editing, including the ability to add closed captioning, graphics, special effects, animation, and other on-screen text.
• Software Proficiency: Fluent in Final Cut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, and other Adobe Creative Suite programs (After Effects, Lightroom, Photoshop, etc.).
• Technical Skills: Proficient with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and strong understanding of camera operation, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Social Media and Emotional Storytelling: Experience creating short-form content (e.g., social media videos) and content that conveys emotional storytelling (1-3 minutes).
• Motion Graphics and Visual Effects: Knowledge of motion graphics and visual effects techniques.
• Live Streaming: Experience with live streaming for events.
• Business Mindset: Understanding of how creative content is used and conveyed through photo/video, with an emphasis on brand and messaging.
• Independence: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage projects from start to finish.
• Creative and Detail-Oriented: A creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and visual aesthetics.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and partners.
• Time Management: Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires fieldwork and a hands-on approach, with a primary focus around on-location shooting, as we do not have a studio.

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please continue the process on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment to complete the online application and submit your resume.

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
• Onsite health services
• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
• Tuition scholarships for dependents
• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse
• 13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan