Assistant Videographer

Title: Assistant Videographer

State Role Title:Media Specialist II

Hiring Range: $23.00 hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location:MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFAs growing encyclopedic collection houses more than 50000 works of art spanning 6000 years of world history.

Our holdings include the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris and one of the nations finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art English silver French Impressionism Postimpressionism British sporting art and modern and contemporary art as well as renowned South Asian Himalayan and African art.

Recently named the 11th-best art museum in the United States by The Washington Post VMFA is the only US art museum open 365 days a year with free general admission.

VMFA is a state-supported privately endowed educational institution created for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to collect preserve exhibit and interpret art to encourage the study of the arts and thus to enrich the lives of all.

We are currently seeking applications for a motivated and detail orientated individuals to join our Photography Department as a Assistant Videographer. This is a part-time non-exempt position.

The Assistant Videographer will assist VMFAs Videographer with general video production and editing of new and existing content. The Assistant Videographer may serve at the first pass editor for some long form projects such as recorded lectures programs and livestreams prior to publishing online. The position will work closely with other Imaging Resources staff to source supplemental materials used in video productions such as images music and stock footage.

Experience working with professional video and sound equipment is essential. Extensive knowledge of non-linear editing techniques color grading and sound mixing using various platforms such as Adobe Premier is essential. Experience with storyboarding and script writing and familiarity with motion graphics techniques are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must have experience working with professional videography and sound equipment; extensive knowledge of non-linear editing techniques color grading and sound mixing required; experience with storyboarding and script writing encouraged; and familiarity and experience with motion graphics and complex color grading are also preferred.

Additional Considerations

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Media Production Communications and Media Film Video Production Marketing or a related fieldgained through professional experience specialized training or formal educationare required. Previous experience working in a corporate higher education or cultural heritage video production studio environment is also essential.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All applicants must submit an online application. This position will close at 11:55 pm on the designated closing date listed at the top of this posting on .

VMFA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: VMFA Human Resources Services

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application please refer to your account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications resumes or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application please refer to your account.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.