Visual Communications Associate

JOB PURPOSE: The visual communications associate creates visual and audio communications to convey messages effectively and creates compelling stories for internal and external audiences.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Review, edit, assemble raw audio, and video footage and/or audio files into cohesive stories, ready for distribution. 
• Produce interactive and multimedia projects such as videos, web pages, videos, on-line advertising and emails, social media, and mobile applications. 
• At the direction of the design manager, scout/choose locations, set up lighting, record video and audio. Coordinate photoshoots and virtual recordings. 
• Selects and adds music, sound effects, and voice-overs to complement the visuals. 
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions. 
• Work closely with communications staff to create videos for specific projects and campaigns. 
• Collaborate with the communications team and other departments (if appropriate) to tell a story, enhance visuals, and produce engaging content for various platforms. 
• Ability to work often under tight deadlines, requiring dedication and the willingness to work efficiently under pressure. Other duties as assigned. 
• Organize and maintain a video library for the Sisters of Mercy and forward appropriate videos to the Mercy Heritage Center for archival purposes. Upload, backup and organize all materials created. 

Education, Competencies and Experience 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should have the following education, competencies, and experience: 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively create and implement design solutions for different departments, committees, campaigns. 
• 5-7 years of related experience and degree in a relevant field preferred (e.g., videography, graphic design, photography, willingness to learn motion graphics, Ai). 
• Creativity and attention to detail 
• Design skills (research images, create slides, typography skills, follow style guide). Adding computer graphics and special effects to a video. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, as well as Photoshop, Lightroom; color correction software, knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Express, AI 
• Ability to clearly communicate the reasoning behind design choices. 
• Energy and determination 
• Bilingual (English-Spanish), preferred. 
• Excellent time managements skills, attention to detail. 
• Team player. Excellent people skills and the ability to successfully develop and manage relationships. 
• Prior experience in a non-profit organization is critical. Must be comfortable working for a religious organization. Knowledge of and appreciation for the role of women religious in the Roman Catholic church and society. Sensitivity to the culture and decision-making processes of a faith-based community a plus. 
• Ability to work independently with a proven record of meeting deadlines and deliverables; ability to think on the fly. 
• Flexible, adaptable, collaborative approach including ability to work in a changing environment, make recommendations for improvements, and receive feedback. 
• Ability to travel, as necessary. 

Physical Demands   

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, sit; speak; hear; use hands to handle objects. The employee may have to occasionally bend, stoop, twist and/or lift and carry up to 20 lbs. The employee may be required to occasionally push or pull luggage and equipment up to 50 pounds, primarily associated with occasional business travel.  
• The employee will be required to run office equipment such as computers, telephones and fax machines and work with manual filing systems for extended periods of time. 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Some overnight travel is required. 
• Work is performed in a modern office environment. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in an office environment. 
• This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment. 

To apply, please send a resume to cristinamejia@sistersofmercy.org