VideographerVisual Content Producer
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Job Summary
The Visual Content Producer helps tell the UWM story by creating videos images photo slideshowsand other visuals that appeal to prospective and current students parents influencersandadditionalaudiences. This individual works with colleaguesin the Division of Marketing & Communications (MarComm)to develop and systematically archive channel-appropriate content that maximizes the benefit of the universitys in-person events and digitalplatforms.
TheVisual Content Producer must have the ability to drive or secure transportation to and from videoand photoshoots as primarily in Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin.
Videography:
- In collaboration with MarComm colleagues develop video concepts for communications marketing and advertising campaigns and social media channels
- Shoot assignments and gather model releases according to MarComm policy
- Edit publish and deliver videos following established processes to ensure SEO and accessibility
Photography:
- In collaboration with MarComm colleagues develop photo concepts for print and digital publications print and digital marketing/advertising campaigns and social media channels
- Shoot assignments using lighting expertise and gathering caption information and model releases according to MarComm policy
- Edit and deliver photos
Pre-production & Project Management:
- Write scripts develop storyboards and create timelines and production plans for video projects
- Assist in the identification and recruitment of a diverse array of students and other subjects for video and photo shoots
- Schedule video and photo shoots handling preparations such as purchasing props or hiring a makeup artist
- Maintain accurate complete and timely record of activities and projects
Digital Assets Management:
- Select the best (i.e. cull) shots enter keywords and upload footage and project files to video and photo archives following established procedures
- Using standard list of keywords enter and ensure all files have thorough and accurate metadata
- Follow established procedures to denote images that have model releases
- Work with MarComm team members and campus partners to address their needs in locating photo and video files
Content Creation:
- Select and upload images and write captions for photo slideshows banners and other materials for the domain and/or UWM social media accounts
Other projects and special assignments of duties as assigned.
Marketing and Communications
$58000-$62000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)
Demonstrated excellence in shooting and editing video
Demonstratedproficiencyin using Adobe Premiere (or an equivalent software program) for video editing
Demonstrated excellence in producing photos on location and in the studio
Demonstratedproficiencyin using Photoshop (or an equivalent software program)
Bachelors degree inFilmPhotographyJournalismCommunicationsArtor another related field
Two yearsofprofessional videography and/or photography experience
Demonstrated ability in project management schedulingand organizational skills
Experience working with cinema cameras and color grading footage
Experience using camera movement equipment such as sliders gimbals etc.
Demonstrated experience with lighting
Demonstrated ability to develop effective videos for marketing advertising and social media use
Experience in digital asset management including culling entering keywordsand project/file organization
Experience with photo software applications such as Bridge and Lightroom
Experience gathering information to write photo captions that meet journalistic standards for quality and styleas recommended by the AP Stylebook
Experience handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in collaborative team environments
How to Apply:
Complete application materials must includea cover letter and detailed resumeaddressing educational and professional level work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications. Candidates must alsosubmitthe following:
Links to three video work samples with a brief explanation of their role in each video production
Links to a photography portfolio or sample work
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Deshanna Taylor
HR Coordinator
Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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