Visual Storyteller

About Us
St. Andrew's Episcopal School is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is seeking a talented videographer to capture and produce compelling video stories that bring the St. Andrew's experience to life – representing our community, history, and mission. The mission of St. Andrew's Episcopal School is to know and inspire each child in an inclusive community dedicated to exceptional teaching, learning, and service. Founded in 1978, St. Andrew’s is a premier co-educational independent day school located in Potomac, MD, enrolling approximately 730 students in preschool through grade 12.

Position Details
Location: 8804 Postoak Road, Potomac, MD 20854
Type: Temporary contractor role (anticipated 12‑month duration) – not a staff position.
Department: Advancement
Reports to: Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing

Position Summary
St. Andrew's Episcopal School is seeking a videographer to capture and produce compelling video stories that will serve as a cornerstone of our anniversary celebration. The videos will be used across social media, our anniversary website, newsletters, emails, publications, and fundraising initiatives, telling the full story of St. Andrew's – from student life and academics to the arts, athletics, traditions, and community events.

Key Responsibilities

Filming interviews, b-roll, and documentary‑style footage of alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community members throughout the lead‑up to the 50th anniversary.

Reviewing and incorporating archival footage and photos to help tell the story of St. Andrew's 50‑year history.

Editing footage into polished, platform‑ready videos – including short‑form content for Instagram Reels (vertical, 15‑60 seconds) and longer‑form videos for the anniversary website (horizontal, 3‑5 minutes), as well as content for email
ewsletters and fundraising appeals.

Acting as a creative thought partner – contributing ideas on visual style, shot composition, and storytelling approach.

Managing own equipment, including camera, audio, and lighting gear.

Attending planning meetings and check‑ins with the project manager as needed.

Meeting agreed‑upon deadlines for each deliverable.

Delivering final files in ready‑to‑use formats that are organized and labeled.

Being available to work around the school's day and calendar.

Qualifications
Required:

Demonstrated experience producing short‑form documentary, interview, or storytelling content.

A strong portfolio showing work across various mediums (social media, web, etc.).

Comfortable filming people of all ages, including children.

Can work around the school's day and calendar.

Proactive in communication and responsive to feedback.

Preferred:

Familiar with the culture and community of independent/private schools.

Technical Requirements

Professional‑grade camera capable of 4K video.

External microphone and audio equipment for clear interview audio.

Lighting equipment for indoor and outdoor shoots.

Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent).

Experience with compression and export settings for Instagram and web platforms.

Deliverables

Short‑form videos optimized for social media.

Longer‑form video(s) (horizontal, 3‑5 minutes).

Raw footage files labeled and organized.

Equal Opportunity Employer
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a fair and merit‑based workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We make all employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and benefits—based on an individual's ability and job‑related qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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