OC Mission and Purpose: Oklahoma Christian Universityeducates mentors and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the universitys Christian mission emphasizing authenticity and unity not uniformity. We encourage you to explore our beliefs to determine if our mission is your calling. Position Summary The Videographer at Oklahoma Christian University (OC) is responsible for conceptualizing filming and producing video content that tells the story of OC in compelling and authentic ways. This role plays a key part in advancing the universitys brand supporting recruitment and advancement efforts and enhancing engagement across digital platforms. Working within the Office of Creative Services and Events the Videographer collaborates with campus partners including Admissions Advancement and Academic departments to produce high-quality video content for promotional informational and storytelling purposes. The position requires a creative professional who combines technical skill with an understanding of OCs mission and culture. Key Responsibilities Creative Production: - Plan shoot and edit high-quality video content for use on web social media advertising and internal communication platforms.
- Capture compelling footage that highlights student life academics spiritual life and campus events.
- Develop scripts storyboards and shot lists in collaboration with Creative Services staff and campus clients.
- Ensure consistency with OCs brand standards and visual identity across all video projects.
Project Management: - Coordinate video projects from concept through completion including pre-production production and post-production phases.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously balancing creative vision with deadlines and university priorities.
- Maintain video archives file management systems and project tracking within the Marketing Office.
- Partner with photographers graphic designers and writers to produce cohesive multimedia campaigns.
Technical Expertise: - Operate and maintain video audio and lighting equipment; ensure all gear is in proper working condition.
- Edit video using industry-standard software
- Manage color grading sound mixing captioning and export formats for various delivery platforms.
- Optimize videos for digital performance including social media and web streaming.
Collaboration and Mission Alignment - Work closely with the Director of Creative Services and Events to supportcampus-wide storytelling initiatives.
- Engage regularly with Admissions and Advancement teams to produce content that supports recruitment and donor engagement.
- Contribute to a creative team culture that reflects OCs mission to educate mentor and inspire learners to fulfill their God-given potential.
- Assist with live event coverage and production support for major university events.
Qualifications Required: - Bachelors degree in film production communications marketing or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in video production including shooting lighting and editing.
- Proficiency with professional video and audio equipment and editing software.
- Strong storytelling visual composition and editing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to the mission of Oklahoma Christian University and its ideals of Christian higher education.
Preferred: - Experience producing videos for higher education nonprofit or faith-based
- Familiarity with drone videography and FAA Part 107 certification.
- Skills in motion graphics or animation.
- Understanding of digital marketing and social media strategy.
Work Environment This position operates in a creative and collaborative office setting and requires occasional evening and weekend hours for event coverage. This position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate production cycles and events with compensatory time provided for approved hours worked beyond 40 per week. Performance Indicators - Quality and creativity of produced video content.
- Responsiveness to internal client needs and deadlines.
- Contribution to OCs overall marketing and storytelling strategy.
- Collaboration and professionalism in representing the Creative Services and Events team.
Timetable: Application review begins immediately and continues until position is filled. To apply please click the button below. Oklahoma Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate based on race color age sex disability or national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities employment admissions or the provision of services in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly subject to the following requirements the University actively seeks to diversify its employee and student base. Oklahoma Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. A Board of Trustees controls the University all members of the Church of Christ. The University operates within the Christian-oriented aims ideals and religious tenets of the Church of Christ as taught in Holy Scripture. Thus as a religiously-controlled institution of higher education Oklahoma Christian University is exempt from compliance with some provisions of specific civil rights laws including some requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. In addition the University intentionally claims and protects its rights to hire co-religionists and individuals who share and support the mission of the University.
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