Responsibilities

The Photo and Video Specialist is responsible for creating visual storytelling by producing creative, inspirational videos and photography for multiple platforms.

The Specialist produces videos and photography that promote and market Fairmont State University, its programs, students, and

employees. The Photo and Video Specialist’s responsibilities also include event coverage and misc. department requests. The Photo and Video Specialist will report to the Photography Services Manager.

Assignments and direction will come from the Photography Services Manager.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Videographer, editor, and producer for university marketing videos such as commercials, student life videos, department promotion videos, faculty / staff / student profiles, and event videos for the university, athletics, alumni, and the foundation.
• Creates high-quality videos and photography that enhance Fairmont State University’s reputation, attract prospective students, support development, and fundraising activities.
• Films and / or photographs campus events (requires working a multitude of nights and weekends).
• Makes technical and creative decisions regarding lighting, angles, lens

selection, microphones, and locations on shoots.

Works closely with the content and design team to ensure integration of

brand objectives and to develop creative, compelling solutions.

Generates new ideas as well as translates the needs of others into

proposals.

Identifies, visualizes and creates opportunities for video creation within all

university areas.

Uses varied media including graphics, music, voiceovers, and photography

to condense complex processes into brief, enjoyable explanatory videos.

Compresses final videos for delivery on websites, YouTube, and social

media.

Takes professional-grade, dynamic marketing photos and video for use in

videos, print, and web marketing.

Keeps current with trends in video, audio, photography, and graphics to

create videos and photos that can compete with our market competitors.

Reviews shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list

based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity.

• Trims footage segments and puts together film sequence.
• Helps to choose and inputs music, dialogues, graphics and effects.
• Creates rough and final cuts.
• Ensures logical sequencing and smooth running.
• Consults with stakeholders from production through post-production

process.

Continually researches, discovers and implement new editing technologies

and industry best practices to maximize efficiency.

Performs related work as necessary and as assigned.

Minimum Required Education A four-year degree in photography, journalism, marketing, design or similar degree field. Two years of professional photography / videography experience will be accepted in place of a related degree.

Required Licenses and / or Certifications N / A Minimum Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
• Ability to create visual storytelling by producing creative, inspirational videos and photography across multiple platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite including Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
• Expertise in creating visual storytelling by producing creative, inspirational videos and photography across multiple platforms.

Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2024070SP Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Hire Date ASAP Position End Date (if temporary) 06 / 27 / 2025 Job Open Date 05 / 29 / 2024 Job Close Date 06 / 12 / 2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Advertising Summary Quicklink for Posting Job Duties

Last updated : 2024-05-30