Syracuse University is hiring: Manager of Video in City of Syracuse

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level: S5

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs to include evening and/or weekend assignments.

Job Type: Full-time

Campus: Unionized Position Code: Not Applicable

Job Description

The Manager of Video serves as a key leader within Syracuse University’s creative team. The Manager of Video will be responsible for both managing the video team and actively contributing to video production. This role requires hands-on expertise in shooting and editing, alongside leadership responsibilities to guide the team’s workflow and ensure strong processes for capturing and editing content.

The Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the video team under the guidance and leadership of the ED of Multimedia. This video team is responsible for advancing the Syracuse University brand by bringing it to life through effective, compelling and consistent multimedia storytelling and content generation. Oversees the end-to-end creation of dynamic multimedia as part of a larger content strategy that aims to galvanize target audience in service of advancing University goals and priorities.

Works collaboratively/in deep partnership with other marketing team members, to ensure storytelling is strategically oriented, coordinated and effective at achieving stated goals. Will help concept and partner with other members of the Division to conceptualize projects and bring them to fruition on time and on budget. This leader oversees both high-end productions, that are part of larger national campaigns or high-profile distribution plans, as well as ensures team members are available and deployed daily to advance quick-turn videos that highlight what is happening across the busy Syracuse University community.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience developing strategic creative, multimedia programs.
• A minimum of 2 years leading teams or serving in a supervisory role.
• Portfolio to demonstrate multimedia excellence as part of broader campaigns that yielded tangible results.

Skills and Knowledge

• Understands multimedia delivery across multiple mediums and the impact of how to deliver multimedia project across mobile, digital and other platforms.
• Dynamic, contemporary modern marketer with deep experience in multimedia production and storytelling, scriptwriting, multichannel marketing.
• Significant experience and technical understanding shooting, editing and archiving systems and approaches.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with leadership, supervisors, colleagues, and media. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Must move with urgency and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A team player. Works collaboratively with diverse groups inside and outside of the University.
• Calm under pressure. Can manage stressful situations in a solution-oriented way with a positive attitude.
• Must also have the ability to oversee and execute multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively under the pressure of last minute deadlines and changing priorities.
• Demonstrate creativity for unique series-driven approaches to a variety of topics, platforms and audiences.
• Understanding of digital media platforms and social media.
• Requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of video post-production related software including, but not limited to Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Skills of Writing and Producing for online audiences.
• Working knowledge of asset management systems, Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Close visual acuity to perform tasks related the production of content.
• Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Frequently moves Audio/Visual equipment across campus to various sites and for events; ability to move, lift, set up and break down photography and videography equipment. Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. repeatedly at multiple assignments.
• Flexibility and ability to position oneself to shoot a variety of images. Photo/video shoots may require standing, sitting, and kneeling for 4-8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on leader, actively involved in all stages of video production, including shooting, editing, and post-production. Manages day-to-day operation of video team, ensuring creative output brings the brand to life in meaningful and dynamic ways to advance the brand and organizational goals.
• Provides creative leadership within group and across teams. Mentors and manages video team while providing structure and guidance.
• Partners with Director of Marketing Technology to put in place and leverage modern technology solutions.
• Shapes best-in-class creative culture, mentoring talent and facilitation of career growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently moves Audio/Visual equipment across campus to various sites, for events; ability to move, lift, set up and break down videography equipment.
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. Flexibility/ability to position oneself to shoot a variety of images. Photo/video shoots may require standing, sitting, and kneeling for 4-8 hours.

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

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