Temporary Digital Content Producer

Cornell University

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Ithaca, NY - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cornell communicators share a mission to enhance and preserve the universitys brand and reputation as a top research institution and a leader in higher education and to support and promote critical programs that serve the universitys teaching research and public engagement mission.

Communication services are carried out through a matrixed organizational system in which University Relations houses the departments of News (Cornell Chronicle) Media Relations (pitching and servicing media requests) Brand (web development multimedia production brand management and governance) Strategic Communications (communications plans key messaging social media management) and Cornellians (digital alumni publication). Communicators in colleges schools and units regularly collaborate with and consult University Relations departments. University Relations serves as a partner and resource for all college/unit communicators.

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual academic and personal evolution. Our division comprises leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including health wellness community engagement social justice residential living food services sports recreation career services and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25000 undergraduate graduate and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

SCLs Communication and Marketing team oversees the divisions strategic communication and marketing plans to raise visibility and awareness of division-supported activities programs and resources for diverse audiences including students (current and prospective) faculty staff families alumni and local community members.

Under the direction of the Creative Content Manager the Digital Content Producer is an integral part of the SCL communications team and will develop engaging visual content (photo and video primarily) to support the divisions social media web editorial and development uses to promote events market the division and unit programs.

Working with the Creative Content Manager and coordinating with unit Communications and Marketing Leads this position will help prepare and translate information within creative briefs while providing creative direction to develop compelling visual assets for key storytelling opportunities (e.g. skilled in producing captivating video photography).

Working closely with University Relations Brand Communications the Digital Content Producer will maintain university and SCL brand standards that are in alignment with the division and Universitys strategic vision and mission across all platforms as well as integrate the SCL and Cornell brand promise vision and position into all forms of marketing and communications.

Using effective communication and marketing concepts tools and techniques an effective Digital Content Producer will be proactive personable service-oriented and enthusiastic allowing for the development of excellent collaborative working relationships with students staff and campus partners. Through demonstrated project management skills they will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously prioritize effectively adapt to new priorities meet competing deadlines and spot opportunities as they arise. While collaboration is critical the ability to balance independent work and use sound judgement in decision making is also important when identifying new opportunities for executing content strategies.

This position is expected to work extended hours (including nights and weekends) during the academic year as necessary based on the events schedules.

The annualized salary range for this position is from $62400 to $65500. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree with at least two years of professional experience in photography video production or related field
  • Excellent multimedia portfolio (Please submit at least 3 photo and/or video work samples with application materials for review)
  • Excellent proficiency in video production processes including preparing and interpreting creative briefs planning and filming shoots editing and digital asset management
  • Experience working with DSLR and mirrorless camera systems
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro After Effects Illustrator Photoshop) Canva and other photo video and/or audio editing tools (Final Cut Pro; Kapwing)
  • Experience setting up and utilizing audio equipment and proficient in audio/music mixing
  • Excellent writing editing proofreading as well as research and organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while working under tight deadlines
  • Ability to produce content that resonates with audiences from all backgrounds and viewpoints
  • Knowledge of editorial and ethical standards when researching or developing content

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with professional lighting set-ups
  • Advanced proficiency in creating motion typography graphics and/or visual effects using After Effects Motion or similar tools
  • Experience with Panasonic Lumix and/or Canon camera systems
  • Ability to help train and mentor student staff
  • Experience in higher education communications or in communications for complex organizations.

University Job Title:

Temporary Communications Professional

Job Family:

Temporary Communications/Marketing

Level:

No Grade - Annual

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Caleb Yu

Contact Email:

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Key Skills

  • Promotional Events
  • Image Campaigns
  • Promotional Campaigns
  • Communications
  • News Image
  • Promotional Content
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
  • Promotional Materials
  • Digital Media
  • Promotional Spots
  • Video production
  • Station Image