Videographer and Producer – Marketing and Communications

The videographer is a strategic and creative professional responsible for providing brand-consistent visual storytelling to aid in overall marketing and communication goals prioritized by the Division of Marketing and Communications. The videographer will conceptualize, plan, manage, capture, edit, caption, publish, and archive videos and footage. As a team member in Duquesne’s Division of Marketing and Communications, this position will bring visual stories to life that support divisional objectives, balancing an array of video requests, meeting project objectives, managing projects in different stages of production, using a variety of cinematographic techniques, editing to deadline, and working at times alongside student and freelance resources. Reporting to the Executive Director of Creative Services, the videographer will collaborate with DMC team members and campus partners to participate in and contribute to content development, facilitate the process for footage and project delivery, and stay abreast of trends in video as it is used in higher ed marketing. The position’s direct responsibility is to plan and implement videographic content for marketing purposes, news and media outreach, special assignments, and social media.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Produces documentary, informational, and promotional videos that evoke Duquesne’s brand in authentic, visually-arresting, and intentional ways, using media in ways consistent with or better than expectations of content related to a national university.

Exercises creative judgment and initiative in developing plans for stories and message impact, create media assets that maintain and enliven brand standards, contribute to project goals, and have a useful life beyond immediate needs.

Manages all aspects of production: conceiving ideas, storyboarding, shooting, editing, and all aspects of post-production, including adherence to ADA standards.

Meets regularly with the creative services director, designers, marketing and communications team members and colleagues in order to kickoff projects and brainstorm workable solutions to issues that arise.

Coordinates with DMC colleagues to ensure projects maximize potential for use across multiple channels and in additional contexts.

Maintains the digital assets by following (and adjusting as necessary) a naming, tagging, and archiving structure.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in digital media, digital communications, video production or broadcast journalism from an accredited institution.

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a videographic field in journalism, advertising, communications, marketing or PR, preferably at an educational institution.

Preferred qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Strong storytelling ability and understanding of a wide array of narrative techniques

Extensive knowledge of both the artistic and technical qualities of videography

Extensive experience with videographic equipment, software; video and sound equipment; Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Audition. Familiarity with Sony A7III, is a plus.

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong ability to assess and identify opportunities for visual media to aid in achieving division objectives

Ability to create and adapt visual assets within a brand framework

Ability to set and meet deadlines

Proficiency with photographic equipment and software

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator)

Proficiency with Mac platform and advanced office software

Proficiency with motion graphics, typography and design

Holds drone certification or willingness to obtain

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.