Title: Senior Photographer/Videographer
Employee Classification: Sr Photographer/Videographer
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Univ Brand Strategy & Comm
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Univ Brand Strategy & Comm
Department: UNT-Univ Brand Strategy & Comm-Gen-180000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Salary commensureate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
As the chief communications organization for the University of North Texas, the Division of University Brand Strategy and Communications (UBSC) collaborates with internal and external partners to:
- Advance and protect UNT’s institutional identity and reputation.
- Reinforce and grow UNT’s brand in graphics, images and words.
- Increase UNT’s visibility in public and in the higher education marketplace.
- Support UNT’s student recruitment, retention and graduation goals.
- Strengthen UNT’s relevance and value to key audiences, including alumni, donors, faculty and staff members, and encourage community engagement.
Position Overview
This is a professional position that participates in the planning and production of video projects as either a team leader or team member for the purpose of recruitment, image and community relations. Work includes creating high quality video content consistent with the university's mission and strategic goals using a combination of sophisticated techniques and professional experience; operating digital cameras, audio and lighting equipment on location as well as in the studio and post production video editing; exercising independent creative judgment and technical expertise in shooting and editing for a variety of creative projects; and collaborating with UBSC leadership and other staff in a work team environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of work in commercial photography or high level video production and post-production, including working knowledge of Visual Effects, audio engineering and film directing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced technical and creative knowledge in DSLR procamera operation or advanced technical and creative knowledge in pro, multicamera operation and motion controllers. Advanced technical knowledge in video and audio editing, or video and audio capture and post production editing. Advanced technical and creative knowledge in environmental and studio lighting techniques. Advanced comprehension of a complex Digital Asset Management System Ability to work with agility and effectiveness within complex projects and under tight deadlines. Ability to work professionally with a team and across units. Good working knowledge of visual effects and color grading. Must be a creative and technical problem solver. Advanced skills in industry standard software preferably in Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci/Final Cut software.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to create, compose, edit video scripts and storyboards, and perform editorial research. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects. A proven advanced proficiency level with Photoshop and Illustrator is a strong plus. Proven advanced proficiency in social media video content creation and ideation. Expertise and mastery of video production process, camera operation, different camera and lens types, microphones, recording devices, proper filming techniques, lighting design, and post production. Experience covering live events. Understanding of technical requirements for delivery of assets on various distribution channels.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
- Maintains institutional brand through consistent application of appropriate graphic identity markers in all video and photo production
- Scouts locations, schedules and makes necessary arrangements for shoots
- Creates high-quality products by deadline that meet UBSCs and UNTs vision and strategic goals
- Meets accepted standards of video production and if relevant good photography.
- Operates equipment and lighting with creative expertise; cleans, maintains, and ensures the security of equipment.
- Translates market research into effective creative strategies with collaboration from other team members to meet set goals.
- Follows proper procedure for editing and archiving of images.
- Juggles multiple tasks; plans ahead; manages time effectively
- Edits projects using latest technologies and practices.
- Maintains accuracy and timeliness in all aspects of this work.
- Serves as team leader or team member as needed and works collaboratively with all
- Keeps supervisor and/or team leader aware of any situation that may require proactive management, i.e. situations that may attract positive or negative attention to the university.
- Properly maintains equipment and keeps an orderly and organized operation; participates in and contributes to creation of better office systems.
- Treats confidential information with extreme care.
- Carefully uses resources of the office; practices economy without sacrificing quality.
- Refrains from presenting problems without suggesting solutions.
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Environmental Hazards
Low temperatures.
Noisy environments.
Elevated temperatures.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Small and/or enclosed spaces.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00 must be available for evening and weekend shoots.
Driving University Vehicle
Yes
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
