Photo & Video Content Manager (Project/Temporary)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
UW Medicine Strategic Marketing & Communications is seeking a Temporary Content Manager, with experience in videography and photography, to lead our visual content creation efforts. This role involves overseeing high-quality video and photo content production, executing photo and video shoots, managing a Content Producer, and ensuring alignment with our brand's vision and strategy.
The Content Manager reports to the Brand and Content Services Director and is responsible for the development and execution of UW Medicine's video and photography brand assets. This includes planning photo and video shoots, taking photos and videos, engaging with vendors and talent, and managing a digital asset library.
The position requires creativity, storytelling, and editing skills to produce well-executed videos and photography. We are seeking someone comfortable owning the whole process, from coordinating shoots to digital asset management. This role requires understanding of how video and photography are used to tell a brand story. It also requires a mission-driven focus and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion when developing content.
Knowledge of content marketing is highly desirable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Video and Photography Production (40%)
• Lead the planning, execution, and post-production of video shoots and photo sessions, ensuring a consistent, high-quality output that resonates with our audience.
• Direct visual content creation, including scripting, storyboarding, capturing footage, photography sessions, editing, and final production.
Visual Content Strategy (25%)
• Develop and implement a comprehensive visual content strategy encompassing video and photography aligned with brand goals and audience preferences.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, graphic designers, and other teams to understand content needs and translate them into compelling visual narratives.
• Maintain visual consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all video and photography content, ensuring it reflects the brand's identity and values.
• Review and approve video and photo deliverables, providing constructive feedback to maintain high standards and brand alignment.
Resource Management (25%)
• Provide digital asset management using Bynder system, including uploading and cataloging photos and videos, maintaining the database, and setting governance standards.
• Oversee the management of video and photography equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and use.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships to optimize production costs and efficiency.
Team Management and Supervision (10%)
• Supervise and mentor a Digital and Video Content Producer, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure content meets quality standards and deadlines.
• Delegate tasks effectively, manage workloads, and foster a collaborative environment within the team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, film editing or related degree AND a minimum of 5 years' experience creating and producing videos or photography.
• Possess strong creative and storytelling skills.
• Experience with lighting in a variety of environments.
• Experience with color grading with Adobe Premiere Pro for the finished videos.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience working with and coordinating talent.
• Experience in pre-production, production, and post-production processes.
• Experience with all production equipment, including audio and lighting equipment for off-location and studio production.
• Knowledge of various video cameras and video equipment.
• Experience developing and managing budgets for video/film shoots as needed.
• Knowledge of video, audio, and motion graphics technologies.
• Ability to multitask several creative projects.
• Experience using video and audio editing software and programs.
• Ability to think up creative ideas to promote a brand in innovative ways.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced In Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects.
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Lightroom, and other Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of music is a bonus.
• Professional portfolio of creative content work.
• Experience shooting in a healthcare environment is preferred.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• This position allows for a hybrid telework schedule. Remote work is allowed but must attend in-office days at the South Lake Union office, currently held once per month, plus additional required meetings or other events at the manager's discretion.
• The position may travel to various locations to gather information and assist with activities.
• The position maintains regular office hours Monday through Friday and occasional evening and weekend work to assist with communications or events.
• This is an essential position, meaning the individual is required to report to work when the University is under suspended operations due to inclement weather, etc.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.