Department: SSEM Strategic Communications
Classification: Videographer 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $17.43 – $26.00 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
July 27, 2023; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, please provide the name and contact information of three professional references and upload the following with your online application:
• Cover Letter clearly describing how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the responsibilities outlined in the job announcement, with a focus on how you meet the minimum requirements.
• Current resume which outlines your experience, including dates of employment.
Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Department Summary
The Student Services and Enrollment Management (SSEM) Strategic Communications and Marketing team is charged with telling the University of Oregon’s stories to a broad range of audiences and positioning the division and university to succeed and thrive. The team serves all the departments and programs in SSEM as well as Student Life. Strategic Communications and Marketing provides creative services for writing, editing, design, production, and digital communications ensuring materials are accurate, well written, well designed, conform to the UO style guidelines and communication standards, in line with priorities, follow branding and licensing guidelines, are targeted to appropriate audiences, and are clearly the product of a distinguished institution of higher education.
Position Summary
The purpose of the Photographer/Videographer position is to provide quality and consistent video and photo assets for Strategic Communications and Marketing.
This position reports to the assistant director for Strategic Communications and Marketing. They work collaboratively with the entire team, including the other photographer-videographer, the assistant director for digital strategy, the director, and a team of student photo-video assistants. They also will work alongside all professionals and student staff members within SSEM, the UO, or any outside partners.
This position has a flexible work schedule: may need to work evenings or weekends.
Minimum Requirements
• Three years of television production videography experience.
A broad range of work experience may be considered applicable to meeting this qualification, such as multimedia producing, professional videography/photography, and/or live event photography/videography, motion graphics, or coordination of similar work. Examples of relevant work experience that could qualify include but are not limited to short/long-form video production, documentary filmmaking, live event photography/videography, motion graphics, photo editing, landscape photography, portrait photography, social media video/photo advertisement, etc. If you are unsure if your experience is related, we encourage you to apply!
Professional Competencies
• Expert proficiency in professional video editing software (Davinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere) and other video editing software, such as AfterEffects
• Expert proficiency in photo processing software including Lightroom, Photoshop, and Capture One
• Strong passion for and knowledge of technology, emerging media, and interactive strategy
• Commitment to and experience with promoting and enhancing diversity and equity including an ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, such as Illustrator, Media Encoder, Bridge, and Audition
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills
• Ability to bring a strategic orientation to daily work and decision-making
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Frequent deadlines require a high level of accuracy and efficiency
• Patience, tact, resourcefulness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional experience in communications, including photography and video production
• Experience and knowledge of mirrorless cameras including Sony and Black Magic
• Experience creating digital audio and video files for the web
• Experience and knowledge of camera lens functions
• Experience with social media and how to prepare digital files
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Knowledge of and experience with project management software
• Experience mentoring or supervising
• Experience with live-streaming software
• Experience with survey software
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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Advertised: June 30, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
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