Videographer

Job Summary:

The Office of Strategic Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a dynamic visual storyteller for the role of Videographer. This position is responsible for capturing and editing video footage for platforms including social media, the university website, YouTube along with both internal and external storytelling channels. Working with a robust creative team, the Videographer is responsible for developing short and long format videos that bring the overall UW brand narrative to life.

The ideal candidate is creative, versatile, has a strong video production background and can bring compelling content and storytelling to life.

Responsibilities:

Plans video production in collaboration with institutional units or a creative team, directs onsite production for events, and/or post-production editing of video and audio to ensure quality production of visual content for institutional/unit projects. May train staff and/or students on equipment and software.

• 20% Operates video equipment to capture events, presentations, performances, or educational activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor settings
• 20% Plans, organizes, and executes video production projects in collaboration with internal work units and stakeholders
• 10% Sets up and maintains all required equipment
• 20% Edits post-production work with various software and technologies according to established objectives
• 10% Shares and/or produces materials on various mediums
• 5% May train, direct, and guide staff or students on specific uses of video equipment and digital software, as needed
• 5% Develops and schedules operational work plans for onsite productions and post-production editing work according to established objectives
• 5% Uses creative and technical skills along with editorial independence, editorial judgement, and journalistic integrity on projects across broadcast and digital platforms
• 5% Serves as subject matter expert in broadcast video and audio standards, and file-based media workflows

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:
- Minimum 3 years related experience (relevant student/internship experience may be considered)
- In-depth knowledge of cameras, lenses, lighting and audio systems
- Proficiency in Adobe software suite
- Demonstrated ability to manage, organize and archive multimedia content
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaborate within a team

PREFERRED:
- Experience working as part of a larger creative team
- Motion graphic experience
- Camera drone experience
- Photography experience a plus

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Learn more at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/. 

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the first day of employment. University sponsorship of an employment visa is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Click the 'Apply Now' button above to begin. After creating a UW Jobs profile, you will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. Your application materials should demonstrate how your knowledge, skills, and experience align with the qualifications listed in the job posting.

In addition, please upload a portfolio of work samples to:
https://go.wisc.edu/iq8nnb 

Contact:

Kory Breuer
kory.breuer@wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Videographer(CM021)

Department(s):

A02-GENERAL SERVICES/VC FOR UNIV RELATIONS/BRAND STRATEGY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

308322-AS

 

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