Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is hiring: Visual Content Cr

Visual Content Creator Job no: 531427 Work type: Staff Senior management: Architecture, Arts, and Design Department: Dean - Architecture Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid Categories: Communications / Public Relations / Marketing, Other Job Description The College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech seeks a passionate visual storyteller to join our communications team to envision, produce, shoot, and edit video content and still photos on the college's activities for external and internal audiences. The Visual Content Creator is a creative and imaginative storyteller who performs various functions of digital visual content production from concept to completion in an educational environment. This position will fulfill daily video and photo assignments that support and enhance college and university branding, campaigns, and storytelling needs, targeting and engaging a wide spectrum of audiences, from prospective and current students, to alumni and donors, to industry partners and the general public. The Visual Content Creator will conceptualize and develop storytelling ideas and fulfill assignments in collaboration with the college's communication team. Projects will coincide with written storytelling, website development and enhancement, social media, college and campus events, and other digital platform needs. The Visual Content Creator will work as a production crew of one when appropriate or draw from other in-house production resources as directed, often working with college and school leadership, faculty, advancement professionals, students, and other points of contact. Projects include news-style and recruitment/marketing videos for website and news platforms, shareable reels and videos for social media, photographs for print and digital publications, student recruitment, and event coverage and live-streaming. This position will also edit, organize, and curate college video and photo assets as needed for a number of purposes, and serve as an advisor on best practices for visual content produced across the college. The Visual Content Creator will repurpose content for various platforms in ways that work best for the given audiences (e.g., aspect ratios for social media channels). Assignments may occur concurrently and will often move from idea to completion in the same day. The ideal candidate will have professional experience as a videographer and photographer, video producer, or a similar role, working in a dynamic, high-energy agency or educational setting. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, work independently, multitask, and pursue several deadline-driven projects simultaneously. The Visual Content Creator reports to the Director of Communications. Working within the Advancement model, this individual's efforts must be strategically aligned to support the goals and priorities of the college and university. The Visual Content Creator must follow established brand guidelines, university policies and procedures, and accessibility standards. The College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech affirms our collective responsibility to encourage, build, and embrace the polyculturalism of our world. We do this by acknowledging and addressing our past, recognizing our current responsibility, and acting in the interests of building and sustaining communities that are truly safe, supportive, and inclusive for all. Our commitment is to continually and proactively engage in these processes for the benefit of our students, staff, and faculty across the college, and the communities around the world we aim to serve. Required Qualifications •Bachelor's degree in video or film production, photography, visual communications, journalism, new media, fine arts, and/or equivalent work experience. •Demonstrated experience and knowledge of digital videography and photography, including professional level techniques and standards, along with mobile creation. •Demonstrated experience in creative and effective video storytelling in a variety of approaches and mediums. •Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple deadlines, quick turnarounds, and work in a fast-paced environment in order to deliver edited and polished videos and photography. •Demonstrated experience with professional video and photographic equipment. •Portfolio that demonstrates deep knowledge of photography, videography, and editing. Preferred Qualifications •Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. •Demonstrated experience with video hosting platforms such as YouTube and Kaltura. •Demonstrated experience with popular social media platforms. •Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Virginia Tech or other higher education setting. •Demonstrated experience and knowledge of branding and brand elements. •Demonstrated writing experience. •Demonstrated experience and professionalism in collaborating with internal and external teams and stakeholders. •Demonstrated experience managing photography and video storage and databases. •Demonstrated experience using Wrike or other project management tool. Pay Band 4 Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Salary range is $55,000 - $60,000 per year Review Date November 11, 2024 Application Materials For full consideration, in addition to their resume and cover letter, candidates should upload or link to a portfolio of their original works in photography and/or videography. Additional Information Occasional work on nights and weekends is expected. This is a Blacksburg campus-based position; the individual must be on campus most days, but some teleworking(up to two days per week) may be permitted following an initial onsite onboarding period to support successful training and transition. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Julie Weaver at juliew19vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised: October 24, 2024 Applications close: