Summer Videographer

The Summer Videographer supports the Office of Student Life in the development, design, and implementation of video assets for Residence Life, Commuter Life, Online Life, and Graduate Life. The position supports a variety of project and program needs from the design, filming, and editing of videos, to event support capturing photos and video footage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilize the Office of Student Life (OSL) brand guides to develop and execute various video-based projects, including, but not limited to, social media content and assets used for various events and internal initiatives. Work with the OSL team on a project-by-project basis, to produce new team materials, and update existing content in a timely and creative manner. Provide coverage of events by filming and editing video footage. This position will also help provide B-Roll photography and videography support for design initiatives. Occasionally work non-standard hours (outside of Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) as events, or photography coverage needs arise. This is less common during the summer, but may occur. Attend required departmental events and meetings, which encourage collaboration, problem solving, and community health in the workplace. Provide input in developing project components and strategies. Provide administrative support, on an as needed basis. Organize and maintain all digital files in Dropbox. Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Liberty University student
• Ability to operate a DSLR camera and accessories
• Ability to use Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) to edit footage

Preferred Qualifications

• Be a Liberty University student in a creative/communications field.
• Ability to operate a DSLR camera and accessories
• Ability to use Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.) to edit photos
• Ability to use Adobe Suite (Premiere, After Effects, etc.) to edit videos and animations

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication

• Effectively communicates in both verbal and written forms to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Able to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Demonstrates strong organization, project management, and managerial skills.
• Possesses excellent computer skills, necessary for Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.

Initiative & Work Ethic

• Task oriented and dedicated, meets deadlines while going the extra mile and producing quality work products.
• Anticipates needs and takes steps to meet those needs before they crop up, taking a proactive and intentional approach to their duties.

Leadership & People Skills

• Sincere and affable, is able to build relational rapport quickly, establishing productive relationships across a variety of departments and contexts.
• Develops priorities for their team, and provides tangible steps and tasks to enable their team to achieve these priorities.
• Intentional to show care for others, exhibiting intentionality, conscientiousness, and emotional intelligence in interpersonal interactions.

Organization

• Detail-oriented, catching and fixing small errors and details in both visual and written communications.
• Manages their own schedule, project timelines, as well as the schedules of their team with punctuality and proactivity.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate and review OSL media content.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 20 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is in an office setting. However, work frequently occurs in a variety of other settings; including, but not limited to, residence halls, warehouses, and outdoor activities.

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.