Photographer/Videographer Job at Wesleyan University in Middletown

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse,energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking andpractical idealism go hand in hand.

The Office of Communications shines a spotlight on the people andprograms of Wesleyan University to enhance its reputation as aleader in liberal education. In so doing, it partners with unitsacross campus, providing expertise in brand management, strategiccommunication, media relations, digital and social media strategy,website development, content training and strategy, print andonline publications, as well as videography and photography.

The Photographer/Videographer captures the people, moments, anddetails that define Wesleyan’sidentity. The position works acrossportraits, events, campus life, and editorial assignments,producing imagery that is authentic rather than staged. ThePhotographer/Videographer is responsible for the conceptualization,planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality, on-brand photoassets.

Reporting to the Manager of Multimedia, thePhotographer/Videographer is a member of a collaborative, dynamic,and strategic multimedia team. While the position primarily focuseson photography, it also shoots and edits small video projects andrecords video for University projects as needed. The position worksclosely with the Social Media Manager and others within the Officeof Communications to support the University’s communicationsgoals.

Responsibilities:

Capture the people, moments, and details that define Wesleyan’svisual brand.

Develop creative concepts and produce visual content thatsupports the University’s brand and storytelling objectives.

Perform post-production tasks such as photo retouching, colorcorrection, and resizing.

Catalog and maintain raw and edited photo content and projectassets using a digital asset management system and internal storageservers.

Participate in group critiques and team meetings regardingcompleted and upcoming productions.

Maintain, transport, set up, operate, and break downphotography and video production equipment for on- and off-campusshoots.

Plan, shoot, and edit video projects from conception throughfinal delivery using Canon mirrorless cameras, lighting, and audioequipment.

Assist with larger University video productions by operatingvideo cameras and related production equipment.

This is an on-campus position. Earliest start date for theposition will be early December.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of professionalphotography experience, or an equivalent combination of education,training, and experience.

Experience using photo and video editing software, includingAdobe Creative Suite applications such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop,and Lightroom.

Experience developing and editing raw photographs into engagingvisual materials, including social media content.

Experience using professional camera systems and productionequipment, including mirrorless cameras, strobes, lightingequipment, and modifiers.

Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with teammembers and campus partners.

Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environmentand interacting openly with individuals of differentbackgrounds.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to workeffectively with photography subjects, including providingdirection and helping individuals feel comfortable in front of thecamera.

Experience planning, shooting, and editing short-form videocontent.

Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solvingability.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with theability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Experience managing and archiving photo and video assets andconsistently applying established file-naming conventions to rawand final approved files.

Demonstrated experience planning and executing photographyassignments, including portraits, events, and editorial orinstitutional photography.

Ability to transport, set up, operate, and break downphotography and video production equipment weighing up to 50pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, for on- andoff-campus assignments.

Availability to work some weekend and evening hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in photography, film production, multimediaproduction, communications, journalism, or a relateddiscipline.

Five years of professional photography and video productionexperience.

Advanced experience in videography.

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate.

Portfolio
Please submit a photography portfolio and at least two video worksamples. For each video sample, briefly describe your role andspecific contributions to the project, including your involvementin pre-production, production, and post-production (e.g., planning,storyboarding, camera operation, lighting, and editing).

Compensation: $63,100-$74,400

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfactionof Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age,gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, maritalstatus, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder,learning disability or physical disability, political belief,veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information ornon-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications fromwomen and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiriesregarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discriminationpolicies should be directed to Vice President for Equity andInclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan Universitycomplies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crimestatistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University'sClery Act Report are available on request and online at http://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/compliance.html.

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