Senior Videographer

Hiring Department:  Marketing & Creative Services

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification:   $57,143/Annual, Full-Time, Benefited, Exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm; Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date.  
Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration. 


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Position Details:  A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

• Generate creative ideas and present video concepts
• Write scripts and collaborate with Content Strategist and other writers
• Collaborate with stakeholders across campus to coordinate productions and logistics of video shoots
• Operate professional video equipment, including cameras, lighting and audio gear
• Operate audio equipment and ensure proper sound quality in videos
• Capture high-quality video footage for use in digital communications
• Use Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Media Encoder and other software to produce video projects
• Manage music licensing account
• Ensure graphics and animation meet brand standards
• Prepare video files in proper formats
• Manage the UND YouTube and Vimeo accounts
• Distribute video assets to campus users, including writing summaries and social media content
• Archive video footage using file management processes
• Ensure video deliverables are consistent with UND’s brand, mission and vision, and meet established standards for quality.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment; coordinate other maintenance needs with vendors
• Manage video equipment inventory
• Create strategies to communicate marketing messages through video, ensuring messages are consistent with UND’s brand, mission and vision
• Collaborate with Creative Director to prioritize projects, create an editorial plan and establish video strategies
• Coordinate with video and event production vendors
• Collaborate with Web and Social Media team to produce videos for digital channels, including the UND web site, social media and digital advertising
• Work with Communications staff to create videos that support UND’s media relations efforts
• Collaborate with Graphic Designers to ensure brand consistency in graphics and typography
• Work with Marketing Project Managers to ensure department requests are prioritized and completed
• Meet with stakeholders across campus to gain insight, propose strategies and plan video projects
• Manage video staff, including hiring, evaluation, supervision, motivation, training, discipline and appropriate delegation of duties
• Provide leadership and direction to video staff
• Give technical and creative feedback on video projects
• Collaborate with Creative Director to manage schedules and assignments for video staff
• Verify video assignments are completed in a timely manner
• Collaborate with other video producers across campus to share information and resources and ensure brand standards are met
• Track progress of video projects in online project management system
• Contribute to an optimistic and enthusiastic workplace that challenges and energizes staff
• Support the workplace culture of the Division and University by demonstrating the professional conduct and values expected of all employees
• Be forward thinking and explore new opportunities for growth and improvement. Continually improve and advance personal leadership through professional development and continuing education
• Attend staff meetings, retreats, planning sessions, trainings, and other meetings/events as required
• Attend statewide, regional, and national conferences, workshops, as they relate to video, especially student-engagement marketing and higher education
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Competencies:
• Exceptional interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively, solve problems and make sound decisions
• Ability to make evaluative judgments
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Ability to have grace under pressure and work efficiently under time constraints while producing high quality work 
• Ability to create video concepts that communicate University messages and meet brand standards• Competency using brand and messaging guidelines
• Ability to plan messages for and communicate to different audiences
Ability to operate audio equipment and ensure proper sound quality in video
Skill in creating and presenting creative concepts for videos

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Arts, Technology or related field
• 3 years of direct job-related experience
• A strong experience with video editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Media Encoder
• Proficiency with video editing techniques and best practices
• Experience with video equipment, including cameras, lighting and accessories
• Experience in storyboarding, planning and directing video projects
• Experience preparing video files for website, email and social media use
• Experience  planning and creating videos as part of an integrated marketing campaign
• Experience working in an environment with multiple deadlines, including demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet multiple requests
• Valid Drivers License
• Successful completion of criminal history background check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and elegibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.


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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 
 
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status during the application process.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
Clery Statement
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