Videographer

About the role

This position is responsible for concept development, digital camera operation, lighting and sound design, and post-production of high-quality video and photo content that advances the college's marketing, recruiting, communications, and educational initiatives. Supports live-streaming and documentation of campus events and collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to meet institutional media production needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, produce, and edit video productions for marketing, recruiting, promotional, and informational purposes for departments and the college as a whole.
• Operate as a one-person crew and, occasionally, lead a small team.
• Develop, produce, and edit video content for NSCC.edu.
• Collaborate with Audio/Video/IT teams to support livestreaming and recording of campus events.
• Produce various educational media productions for both on-campus and off-campus use.
• Initiate and develop new media productions and activities for institutional and community use.
• Provide consultation, technical support, and media production guidance and resources to faculty and staff.
• Capture and edit photographs of campus events, students, faculty, staff, classrooms, and offices, as needed.
• Ensure all media productions adhere to branding, accessibility, and copyright standards.
• Maintain and organize a digital asset library of video, photo, and multimedia content.
• Maintain media equipment, software, and supplies in the Video Productions Department.
• May teach assigned course(s) as needed and as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience in video production, videography, multimedia production, or a related field.
• Portfolio or work highlight reel of video (primary) and photography (secondary). Link to digital representation is acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in communications, video production, cinematography, or similar.
• Two (2) years’ experience in higher education in video production, videography, multimedia production, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of the latest media equipment, cameras (video or DSLR), lighting, audio, and accessory camera equipment, like a jib or camera slider.
• Expert knowledge of editing software such as Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro.
• Working knowledge of VFX and motion graphics software such as After Effects or similar applications.
• Expert knowledge of all aspects of the video production process, including planning, producing, set up, lighting, audio, camera operation, processing, editing, graphics, special effects, exporting, and managing video for a wide variety of distribution channels.
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards, including captioning, transcripts, and best practices for accessible video content to meet the most current state and federal requirements.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines at once.
• Ability to assist with streaming events held on campus and broadcast real-time online.
• Ability to use video switchers for multiple camera feeds.
• Ability to photograph people and events, as needed, including in studios, classrooms, offices, and candid settings; lighting skills are needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair existing and new equipment.
• Willingness to work independently as an only videographer or as part of a small crew to film and edit videos and work with the creative team and clients to plan and complete video projects.
• Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends at locations and events throughout middle Tennessee.

Pay

$46,355.00 – $57,945.00 depending on experience.