Videographer

About the role

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD) is seeking a full-time Videographer at its vibrant campus in Lakewood, Colorado. This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week on campus plus occasional night or weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to plan, coordinate, shoot, and edit videos for a variety of uses (advertising, admissions, social media, website, etc).
• Work alongside the marketing team to develop and implement content from brainstorming through production.
• Work with the Social Media Coordinator to interview students, alumni, faculty, and staff and develop compelling stories.
• Develop narrative videos that authentically reflect the RMCAD brand and student experience.
• Conduct interviews while filming.
• Manage RMCAD’s YouTube channel.
• Prepare and deliver vertical video edits for use across social media platforms.
• Produce and maintain short informational videos (programs, admissions, financial aid, etc.).
• Ensure all videos meet the latest accessibility and legal guidelines.
• Run video content through the internal review process.
• Maintain a library of videos and photography.
• Manage video equipment and recommend updates or replacements as needed.
• Attend and film events and ceremonies.
• Serve as a backup for the staff photographer when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in videography, photography, arts and media, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a professional videographer.
• Ability to plan and execute interview lighting setups for a variety of environments.
• Knowledge of social media best practices.
• Expertise with Davinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere Pro is required.
• Additional experience with Adobe Audition, After Effects, Lightroom and Photoshop is desirable.
• Portfolio of video work.
• Excellent attention to detail and collaboration/communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Experience working in higher education.
• Experience with motion graphics.

Additional Information

• This position will be hybrid and located in Lakewood, CO.
• Less than 10% travel will be required.
• A video portfolio is required for consideration.
• Working Conditions + Physical Demands: The work environment is a typical office environment which may include moderate noise, some evening or weekend hours, confined workspaces, fast work pace with unscheduled interruptions, the need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and extensive time sitting and working with computers.

Pay Range

This is a salaried position that will fall in the $65-70k range. The top end of this range is reserved for candidates who exceed all minimum requirements and possess specialized PR and local communications and/or leadership expertise.