Videographer/Visual Content Producer

Videographer/Visual Content Producer
Milwaukee, WI

JR10012067

Position Title:

Videographer/Visual Content Producer

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Videographer

Job Duties:

The Visual Content Producer helps tell the UWM story by creating videos, images, photo slideshows, and other visuals that appeal to prospective and current students, parents, influencers, and additional audiences. The role works with colleagues in the Division of Marketing & Communications (MarComm) to develop and systematically archive channel‑appropriate content that maximizes the benefit of the university's in‑person events and digital platforms. The Visual Content Producer must have the ability to drive or secure transportation to and from video and photo shoots as required—primarily in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Videography:

In collaboration with MarComm colleagues, develop video concepts for communications, marketing and advertising campaigns, and social media channels

Shoot assignments and gather model releases according to MarComm policy

Edit, publish, and deliver videos following established processes to ensure SEO and accessibility

Photography:

In collaboration with MarComm colleagues, develop photo concepts for print and digital publications, print and digital marketing/advertising campaigns, and social media channels

Shoot assignments, using lighting expertise, and gathering caption information and model releases according to MarComm policy

Edit and deliver photos

Pre‑production & Project Management:

Write scripts, develop storyboards, and create timelines and production plans for video projects

Assist in the identification and recruitment of a diverse array of students and other subjects for video and photo shoots

Schedule video and photo shoots, handling preparations such as purchasing props or hiring a makeup artist

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely record of activities and projects

Digital Assets Management:

Select the best shots, enter keywords, and upload footage and project files to video and photo archives, following established procedures

Using a standard list of keywords, ensure all files have thorough and accurate metadata

Follow established procedures to denote images that have model releases

Work with MarComm team members and campus partners to address their needs in locating photo and video files

Content Creation:

Select and upload images and write captions for photo slideshows, banners, and other materials for the uwm.edu domain and/or UWM social media accounts

Other projects and special assignments of duties as assigned.

Department:

Marketing and Communications

Compensation:

$58,000–$62,000 (final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in shooting and editing video

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere (or equivalent software) for video editing

Demonstrated excellence in producing photos on location and in the studio

Proficiency in Photoshop (or equivalent software)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Film, Photography, Journalism, Communications, Art, or another related field

Two years of professional videography and/or photography experience

Demonstrated ability in project management, scheduling, and organizational skills

Experience working with cinema cameras and color grading footage

Experience using camera movement equipment such as sliders, gimbals, etc.

Demonstrated experience with lighting

Demonstrated ability to develop effective videos for marketing, advertising, and social media use

Experience in digital asset management including culling, entering keywords, and project/file organization

Experience with photo software applications such as Bridge and Lightroom

Experience gathering information to write photo captions that meet journalistic standards per the AP Stylebook

Experience handling multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment

Experience working in collaborative team environments

Contact Information:

Deshanna Taylor, HR Coordinator, taylor58@uwm.edu

Reasonable Accommodations:

Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414‑229‑4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials:

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law.

CBC and Reference Check Policy:

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act):

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229‑4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization:

All persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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