Videographer/Photographer

Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Job Category: Academia
Job ID: 71622
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: per year
Posted: 08.08.2024

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Job Description:

Augustana University, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and a vibrant community environment, invites applications for a Videographer/Photographer. This role is ideal for someone passionate about storytelling through the lens of a camera and eager to capture the essence of our dynamic campus life.
As a Videographer/Photographer at Augustana University, you will play a crucial role in bringing our campus events, academic achievements, and community spirit to life. You will be at the forefront of portraying the university's brand through engaging and high-quality visual content and will play a key role in highlighting our academic programs, campus events, community engagements, and much more to a wide array of audiences.
The duties, competencies, and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with different departments to understand their visual content needs.
• Manage the full lifecycle of content creation - from planning and shooting to editing, post-production, and archiving.
• Ensure all visual content aligns with Augustana University's brand and message.
• Create compelling video content for university events, promotional campaigns, and digital platforms.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in videography and implement innovative techniques in your work.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
 
Interested applicants are asked to complete the below application materials. These application materials are to be sent electronically to humanresources@augie.edu. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Augustana University employment application
• Statement of Diversity
• Contact information for at least three references
• Portfolio Sample

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, radio/television/film production, or related degree from a college or university
• Proficiency in high definition cameras and nonlinear editing equipment with at least 2 years direct experience. Photography experience required.
• Strong proficiency in photo and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects).
• Creative vision with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred qualifications for this position:

• Proven experience in videography, including filming and editing.
• Prior higher education, public relations and media relations experience is preferred.
• Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification.
• Ability to develop stories for broadcast, print and social media.
• Knowledge of communications planning and the ability to develop original written content for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to create and/or apply motion graphics to videos.