Ensworth School is hiring: Videographer / Visual Media Specialist in Nashville

Content Summary: Videographer / Visual Media Specialist at Nashville, for Ensworth School Job Details

Job Location
Ensworth School - Nashville, TN

Position Type
Full Time - 12 mth ee / Exempt

Education Level
Accredited 4-year Bachelor Degree

Position Description and Qualifications

Job Posting Summary:

The Videographer / Visual Media Specialist is responsible for developing, producing, executing, and editing highly engaging and innovative video and digital content to help extend the school's brand. This position helps the school share stories with many different constituency groups, through videography, photography, and graphics, for marketing initiatives and documentation of various school activities. The position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communicationsand is a member of the Advancement Team.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with team members to plan for, produce, and/or direct media that advances the school's mission.
• Schedules, produces, films, and edits video footage for various marketing, enrollment management, fundraising and stewardship needs.
• Films, edits, and produces video content for all departments throughout the school for use on the website, social media, and other forms of communication with various constituencies.
• Manages the process of storyboarding, scripting, logistical coordination, scheduling, and interviewing.
• Takes still photography in classrooms and at various school events for a wide variety of marketing and communications applications, including print and digital assets.
• Assists Director of Creative Services with design projects as needed.
• Captures video b-roll for use across all departments/divisions.
• Organizes storage for all digital video assets, including raw footage and final production files.
• Assists with proofing digital communication projects.
• Maintains camera and video equipment and accessories and stays on top of the latest editing software technology through various professional development opportunities.
• Maintains an annual calendar of media and design projects.
• Abides by Ensworth's Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct
• Commits to the ideals expressed in Ensworth's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field.
• Minimum 3-5 Years Visual Media experience required; experience with independent schools or nonprofit environments preferred.
• Ability to manage highly confidential personal and financial information.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Engages positively with the Ensworth community, including faculty/staff, parents, trustees, and alumni.
• Meets deadlines efficiently and manages several projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and Google Suite.
• Demonstrates strong creative problem-solving skills, especially in the areas of visual communications and graphic design.
• Experience in shooting and editing high-definition video; and managing online content and profiles on social media
• Thorough knowledge of office systems and ability to use a broader range of technology, systems, and packages such as but not limited to the Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Bridge, Lightroom, Media Encoder.
• Working knowledge of copyright and other applicable laws pertaining to publications and the media.
• Ability and willingness to learn new applications are essential.
• Continued Education Programs (as required by Grade Level and/or position) - Periodically participate in different training sessions identified by you, the employee and/or Divisional Leadership/Supervisor with the goal of keeping our teachers and staff up to date with current teaching methods, practices and any new knowledge in their respective field. Depending on the program, such training may need to take place outside of normal working hours and/or in the summer months.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate; occasionally works outdoors in varying weather conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close vision and works at a computer screen or behind a camera.
• Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 30-50lbs. across the campuses/office
• Works in a stressful environment, effectively dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts; frequently requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
• Ability to regularly work flexible hours to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines and to support before and after-school or weekend activities.
• Ensworth requires employees to be physically present on campus, with limited exceptions that are at the sole discretion of the School. Under extraordinary circumstances, some or all of the workforce may be required to move to a remote working environment. Additionally, certain individuals may also be approved for limited remote work, based on the nature of the job description, specific circumstances, and only with written prior approval by a direct supervisor.

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter, rsum, statement of philosophy, and/or copies of college transcripts. Contact claxtona@ensworth.com with any questions.

About Ensworth School:

Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.

Located on two campuses in Nashville, Tennessee, Ensworth enrolls approximately 1,250 students and serves families in more than 50 zip codes. Ensworth is recognized among the leading independent schools in the nation. The school's challenging academic program is embedded in a culture of support and encouragement and reflects a commitment to the core skills of observation, collaboration, communication, analysis, questioning, evaluation, and most importantly, the application of knowledge. Graduates have the adaptability, resilience, and resourcefulness necessary for success in the 21st century and are not only prepared to meet the demands of the future but are also imbued with a sense of purpose and service to others.

Ensworth School is an extraordinary place to work and seeks employees who are passionate about learning and motivated by the opportunity to awaken that passion in students.

It is Ensworth's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intent and resolve of Ensworth to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, compensation and training. Employment decisions at Ensworth will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.