Videographer - Photographer

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the content creation of videos and photos to support all institutional communication efforts. Produces a wide variety of dynamic, high-quality video programs and photographic media of people and events for use by the College. Ensures content and brand message is consistent, timely and relevant. This position reports to the Art Director.

Essential Job Functions

• Captures and edits audiovisual content to support the College’s communications efforts including commercials, training/informational programs, special events, student/faculty/staff testimonials, and social media.  This includes scheduling, coordinating and conducting video and photo shoots, i.e., setting up and operating recording, audio and lighting equipment in studio and on location, and editing video and audio raw materials into professional finished products.
• Collaborates with the Graphic Designer for titles and other graphic visual elements incorporated into video programs.
• Meets with College stakeholders to evaluate, discuss, and prioritize ideas for photo and video projects.
• Manages the College’s YouTube page.
• Oversees any outsourced video production, assisting with project coordination and providing creative/technical input.
• Oversees the preparation, duplication, and delivery of photo and video and related materials for various distribution channels including the Internet, television, social media, websites, mobile devices, and others.
• Logs and archives recorded materials according to established data asset management guidelines.
• Performs photo shoots of campus events, classroom activities, and portraits of staff, students, trustees, donors, etc.
• Maintain and update equipment; make recommendations to Supervisor when parts, components or other materials need replenishing, and when new videography & photography equipment, editing platforms & related software, etc. may be needed.
• Participate in training workshops to keep current on the latest photo/audio/video technologies and methodologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• Bachelor’s Degree plus three years’ related experience (i.e., Videography, Digital Media etc.) 
• Must provide demo reel highlighting the skill and strengths of their work.
• Experience with digital video production.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, etc.)
• Experience with creating content for social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram etc.) 
• Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.

Supplemental Information

This position will be placed on the College 12-month Exempt Staff salary scale at grade 101. Actual salary placement based on qualifications and experience. Position includes an excellent fringe benefit package.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is normally light work but may require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:  

• Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate 
• Visual Acuity – Including color, depth perception and field vision
• Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter
• Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)
• Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another
• Reaching/crouching – Ability to set up video and photo shoots which includes moving equipment such as cabling, lighting etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:      
College campus sets and related offsite locations.   Direct contact with diverse students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common areas, offices, and campus environments.  Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms.  Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations; observance of College policies; and observance of traffic laws and signals when/if driving a college vehicle.

TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST:

• successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
• be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
• be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment
• be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships  

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.