Videographer/Photographer Job at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington

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Videographer/Photographer

develops and executes visual storytelling and multimedia communications for IllinoisWesleyan University. Responsible for basic production plans, coordinating logistics,filming, editing and delivering finished content for university communication channels,including the university website, digital advertising and other platforms. Providesvideo coverage of specified campus events, student activities, academic programs andother university initiatives. Maintains and organizes video footage and digital mediaassets and ensures content follows university brand standards. Provides video coverageof the university podcast. Stays current with video production techniques, socialmedia trends and emerging multimedia platforms and recommends new approaches for engaginguniversity audiences. Some nights and weekends required. Sony camera equipment experiencepreferred. Adobe Suites experience preferred.

This is a full time, on-campus position.

Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and tuition assistance.
Responsibilities :

Capture and produce video content in a variety of styles - including advertising,documentary and planned giving - to effectively represent the University's people,programs and stories;

shoot, edit and produce high-quality video footage; develop concepts, storyboards/shotlists as needed for projects; manage video projects from pre-production through finaldelivery; maintain and troubleshoot camera equipment, lighting and audio; create motiongraphic; coordinate schedules and logistics for project assignments
Capture compelling digital photos in a variety of styles to effectively representthe University's people, programs, events and stories;

produce high quality images for university marketing on websites and social media;select, edit and color-correct photos; curate photography equipment, including butnot limited to camera, lens, tripods, teleprompters and lighting; cover universityevents and activities as assigned; coordinate with content team for graphic designand social media
Support additional projects and responsibilities;

backup footage, photos and other elements for university records; work closely witharchivist on campus; administer photo/video consent forms; maintain awareness of universitybrand standards; collaborate in managing our PhotoShelter program for distributionof photography
Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in related field of videography, digital art, broadcasting, filmor equivalent
Minimum of three year's relevant experience; videography, lighting, audio editing,Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, video and photomanagement system.
Must have knowledge of digital photography, videography, recording equipment, includingdrone usage. Must be skilled at shooting and editing video, as well as capturing compellingstill images. Experience using studio strobes, lighting accessories and developingset layout. Experience with Sony equipment and managing a content library.
Comprehensive knowledge of photography/videography theories and practices; specificallyknowledge of intellectual property, copyright laws and best industry practices.
An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire oranytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required toverify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorizationthroughout the employment term.
Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fosteringa community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstandingfaculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitmentto contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan Universityis an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a varietyof viewpoints; details at https://www.iwu.edu/about
on-discrimination.html.

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