"Visual Storytelling Specialist, ExperienceVT"

Job Description

The Visual Storytelling Specialist directly reports to the Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing for ExperienceVT and is responsible for developing and executing the visual storytelling aspects of the ExperienceVT communications strategy, including capturing video and photos at various events and initiatives.

The manager will lead a team of student interns to uplift messaging around Experience VT, our Aspirations for Student Learning, and our Principles of Community, specifically using a variety of styles of videography and photography. This position will bring innovative, enterprising ideas to the communications and marketing team and stay current with emerging technologies, platforms, and visual storytelling trends and best practices.

ExperienceVT provides our students with ways for them to engage in purposeful conversations, opportunities, and experiences to get involved at Virginia Tech in a meaningful way. We provide our students with the tools they need to find their people, places, and passions. ExperienceVT supports and oversees the following departments: Cranwell International Center, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Living-Learning Programs, the Undergraduate Student Senate, Student Engagement and Campus Life, VT Engage, as well as the Cultural & Community Centers.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of digital photography and videography, including professional-level techniques and standards, along with mobile content creation.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and other photographic and video equipment.
• Experience supervising student employees
• Recent portfolio showing demonstrated talent for visual communication.
• Experience managing photography and video storage and databases.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Lightroom.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, working independently and as part of a team on multiple tasks and projects; including the ability to prioritize projects and tasks based on workflow and current deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, print journalism, media relations or a related discipline.
• Experience with communications and marketing in a university environment
• Experience with project management systems.
• Social media savvy and experience producing content for popular social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Exemplary writing and editing skills, with an understanding of the specific requirements of writing for various platforms and audiences

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$41,500 - $46,500

Hours per week

40

Review Date

12/02/2025

Additional Information

-The selected candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.