University of Wisconsin
Visuals Director
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Job Summary:The Office of Strategic Communication, the central communications and marketing department for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is seeking a skilled manager to guide photography and video strategy.
The Visuals Director will manage a team of photographers, video producers and student employees who create internal and external visual communications products to tell the story of the University of Wisconsin-Madison while enhancing our institution's brand and reputation.
This position will lead the strategic direction, planning and implementation of the team's activities and will play an important role in supporting it administratively.
This role will be expected to advise on best practices for visual and multimedia storytelling, while also creating strategies for individual platforms ranging from Instagram to YouTube to broadcast media.
The director will cultivate a visual communications community-of-practice and collaborate closely with schools, colleges, major units along with alumni and fundraising partners.Responsibilities: Assists with creative content production's strategic planning and execution for the institution. Provides subject matter expertise and consultation to stakeholders and supervises staff.15% Develops, implements, and maintains institutional identity, design standards, policies, and procedures to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources25% Develops and monitors creative communication plans and dissemination protocols, workflows, and progress measurements to ensure production adheres to institutional objectives in alignment with strategic initiatives15% Serves as a subject matter expert and liaison between external and internal stakeholders providing information regarding creative design strategies and representing the interests of the institution10% Maintains budget and financial records to ensure adherence with institution and rules and regulations15% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees10% Create a multi-year plan for photography and videography functions in modern communications.10% Oversee photography and videography functions to meet the institution's brand and communications strategyInstitutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:PreferredBachelor's DegreeQualifications:Required:- 7+ years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of visual communication, video production, photography, mass communication, broadcast journalism, news, public relations, strategic communications, or a related field.- 3+ years of people management.- Highly skilled in Adobe suite of products.- Adept in asset management systems.- Strong collaborative and organizational skills, along with a sense of curiosity and humor.
A background in higher education is preferred, but not required.Work Type:Full Time: 100%
This is a hybrid position that requires some work be performed in-person on campus, with the flexibility for some remote work. In-person vs. remote work expectations will be discussed during the interview process.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:Minimum
$102,000 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdfHow to Apply:Please click the 'Apply Now' button above to begin. Once you have created a UW Jobs profile, you will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume which highlight your experience, knowledge, and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications.
In addition, please provide up to two (2) samples of recent work demonstrating your skills in visual storytelling. Each sample should include a brief description of the project (scope, intended audience, etc.) as well as your role in the project.
PDF/JPEG/PNG files preferred. You may also provide links to an online portfolio or other existing work. Our application system cannot accept video files, please provide a link if you would like to share video content.
To ensure full consideration, application packets must be received by September 1, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.Contact:Kory Breuerkory.breuer@wisc.eduRelay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.Official Title:Creat Assoc Dir (Inst)(CM078)Department(s):A02-GENERAL SERVICES/VC FOR UNIV RELATIONS/CONTENT STRATEGYEmployment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:303098-AS
The Visuals Director will manage a team of photographers, video producers and student employees who create internal and external visual communications products to tell the story of the University of Wisconsin-Madison while enhancing our institution's brand and reputation.
This position will lead the strategic direction, planning and implementation of the team's activities and will play an important role in supporting it administratively.
This role will be expected to advise on best practices for visual and multimedia storytelling, while also creating strategies for individual platforms ranging from Instagram to YouTube to broadcast media.
The director will cultivate a visual communications community-of-practice and collaborate closely with schools, colleges, major units along with alumni and fundraising partners.Responsibilities: Assists with creative content production's strategic planning and execution for the institution. Provides subject matter expertise and consultation to stakeholders and supervises staff.15% Develops, implements, and maintains institutional identity, design standards, policies, and procedures to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources25% Develops and monitors creative communication plans and dissemination protocols, workflows, and progress measurements to ensure production adheres to institutional objectives in alignment with strategic initiatives15% Serves as a subject matter expert and liaison between external and internal stakeholders providing information regarding creative design strategies and representing the interests of the institution10% Maintains budget and financial records to ensure adherence with institution and rules and regulations15% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees10% Create a multi-year plan for photography and videography functions in modern communications.10% Oversee photography and videography functions to meet the institution's brand and communications strategyInstitutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:PreferredBachelor's DegreeQualifications:Required:- 7+ years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of visual communication, video production, photography, mass communication, broadcast journalism, news, public relations, strategic communications, or a related field.- 3+ years of people management.- Highly skilled in Adobe suite of products.- Adept in asset management systems.- Strong collaborative and organizational skills, along with a sense of curiosity and humor.
A background in higher education is preferred, but not required.Work Type:Full Time: 100%
This is a hybrid position that requires some work be performed in-person on campus, with the flexibility for some remote work. In-person vs. remote work expectations will be discussed during the interview process.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:Minimum
$102,000 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdfHow to Apply:Please click the 'Apply Now' button above to begin. Once you have created a UW Jobs profile, you will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume which highlight your experience, knowledge, and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications.
In addition, please provide up to two (2) samples of recent work demonstrating your skills in visual storytelling. Each sample should include a brief description of the project (scope, intended audience, etc.) as well as your role in the project.
PDF/JPEG/PNG files preferred. You may also provide links to an online portfolio or other existing work. Our application system cannot accept video files, please provide a link if you would like to share video content.
To ensure full consideration, application packets must be received by September 1, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.Contact:Kory Breuerkory.breuer@wisc.eduRelay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.Official Title:Creat Assoc Dir (Inst)(CM078)Department(s):A02-GENERAL SERVICES/VC FOR UNIV RELATIONS/CONTENT STRATEGYEmployment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:303098-AS