Videographer

Salary/Position Classification

• $48700 Dependent on Experience Annual Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

• To shoot edit deliver and archive video projects to support marketing campaigns and communications.
• To develop concepts create schedules and plan logistics for video projects.
• To provide supervision guidance training and feedback to video students.
• To promote the goals of the institution through professional communication and work closely with units to meet the mission of the University of North Dakota.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Shoot edit deliver and archive video projects to support marketing campaigns and communications.
  • Capture high-quality video footage for use in digital communications.
  • Operate professional video equipment including cameras lighting and audio gear.
  • Conduct on- and off-camera interviews with video subjects.
  • Operate audio equipment and ensure proper sound quality in videos.
  • Assist with video production at live UND events such as Commencement.
  • Use Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects and Media Encoder and other software to edit and produce video projects.
  • Ensure video deliverables are consistent with UNDs brand mission and vision and meet established standards for quality.
  • Prepare video files in proper formats.
  • Caption and upload videos to the UND YouTube and Vimeo accounts.
  • Distribute video assets to campus partners including writing summaries and social media content.
  • Archive video footage using file management processes.
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment; coordinate complex maintenance needs with vendors.
  • Assist with video equipment inventory.
• Develop concepts create schedules and manage logistics for video projects.
  • Collaborate with Senior Videographer and Assistant Director to prioritize projects create an editorial plan and establish video strategies.
  • Collaborate with Marketing & Communications team members and campus partners to coordinate productions and logistics of video shoots.
  • Storyboard concepts scout locations and schedule interviews and video shoots.
  • Write video scripts and interview questions collaborating with Content Strategist and other writers.
  • Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Team to produce videos for digital channels.
  • Collaborate with Graphic Designers to ensure brand consistency in graphics and typography.
  • Work with Marketing Managers to ensure department requests are prioritized and completed.
  • Meet with partners across campus to gain insight propose strategies and plan video projects.
  • Track progress of video projects in online project management system.
• Provide supervision guidance training and feedback to video students.
  • Supervise student employees including hiring evaluation motivation training discipline and appropriate delegation of duties.
  • Lead weekly meetings with students to provide training and development opportunities.
  • Give technical and creative feedback on video projects.
  • Collaborate with Senior Videographer and Assistant Director to manage schedules and assignments for video students to ensure proper coverage of events and activities.
  • Manage scheduling system for checking out gear and reserving editing rooms.
  • Verify video assignments are completed in a timely manner achieve strategic goals and meet brand standards.
• Serve as a contributing member of the Division of Marketing & Communications and University of North Dakota.
  • 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 and actively participate in staff meetings retreats planning sessions trainings and other meetings/events as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and oral verbal 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.
• Familiarity with video trends strategies and tactics including for social media.
• Demonstrates understanding of marketing trends in todays competitive environment especially related to higher education.
• Experience working in an environment with multiple deadlines including demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet multiple requests.
• Ability to communicate with different audiences.
• Skill in creating and presenting creative concepts for videos.
• Proficiency with video editing techniques and best practices.
• Competency using brand and messaging guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Journalism Arts Technology or related field (May 2025 graduates will be considered degree must be conferred by the start date).
• Experience with video editing software including Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects and Media Encoder.
• Experience operating video production equipment including cameras lighting and accessories.
• Experience supporting or leading video production projects including planning storyboarding and directing video content as part of a marketing campaign.
• Experience with operating audio equipment to ensure proper sound quality in videos.
• Experience editing and preparing video files for digital platforms (web email social media).
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekends.
• Submission of a digital portfolio prior to the interview.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 years of video production experience to include operating equipment working on shoots and editing video (including internships).
• Experience with custom animation
• Experience using a project management system such as Asana

To Apply

Submit application resume cover letter and digital portfolio.