Photographer & Visual Media Coordinator
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Location : St. DavidsJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 947Department: Marketing & CommunicationOpening Date: 08/15/2024Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty andstaff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice. Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 7,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education. Position Description Position Summary: The Photographer & Visual Media Coordinator is part of Eastern's dynamic, creative, award-winning University Marketing & Communications team. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, this individual is responsible for developing and directing the creation of visual content for various print and digital/multimedia marketing projects. Primary roles include Photography, serving as Producer for photo and video projects, and managing University Videographer.Status: Staff, Full-time, Exempt, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year Position Responsibilities Position ResponsibilitiesPhoto/Video Oversight and Coordination:

Manage logistics, production, and coordination of all photo and video shoots. This includes booking talent and spaces, developing shoot-day schedules, collaborating with stakeholders, overseeing interviews, and leading with a creative eye.

Initiate and collaborate with visual team to develop creative concepts for marketing and student life collateral such as advertising, social media, web, and print projects such as the University magazine.

Identify areas to develop/elevate visual content on all social media platforms, website, TV, and print.

Initiate and draft video scripts and concepts, which might include voiceovers, text overlays on video footage, or multiple actors.

Photography:

Serve as a University Photographer and cover various events that reflect the life of the University

Produce and manage photos for Eastern Magazine and other print pieces

Post-process and edit all images in Adobe Creative Suite

Curate and manage photography files for University archives

Management:

Oversee videography, and social media team functions, task list, and calendars. When necessary, provide on-ground support during important University events, such as Commencement.

Collaborate and assist Social Media Coordinator to oversee content and editorial calendar for the University's main social media channels.

Curate and help manage photo and video library for the University archives and Eastern's YouTube Channel.

Collaborate with marketing design team to produce visual content consistent with brand messaging and ensure deadlines are met.

Oversee and collaborate with student workers and volunteers who assist in generating content.

Collaboration:

Reflect University branding in all content creation, development, and publicizing. Collaborate with and assist other members of the Marketing team with various creative projects.

Communicate by phone, in person, and via email with people at all levels of the University. Occasionally attend meetings as part of the Marketing team with individuals and departments to discuss their photography, videography, or social media needs and requests.

Personal:

Work with minimal supervision as a member of the creative team in a fast-paced Marketing environment.

Embody values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.

Seek to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity, and respect, seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Accountability and Oversight:

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications

Supervises:

University Videographer

Social Media Coordinator

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMinimum Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent project management skills
• Highly motivated and takes initiative. Confident communicator.
• Demonstrated ability to develop story ideas for multiple audiences across varied media
• Competent and creative writer.
• Artistic eye and ability to come up with creative vision
• Thorough knowledge of social media platforms and how they are being used today
• Ability to use Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Talented in digital photography with technical knowledge of DSLR camera systems and Adobe suite.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (but not required) in Marketing, Communication Studies, Digital Media, or related field.
• 3-5 years professional experience in photography, videography, social media, or other forms of digital media.
• Ability to proofread and edit content
• Interest in and experience with film sets and photo studios
• Experience with analytics from social content platforms

About Eastern UniversityEastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.Background ChecksStandard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances: 1) Affidavit;2) FBI Criminal Record Check; 3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and; 4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have direct contact with children must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.Description DisclaimerThis description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.Statement of Non-DiscriminationEastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.We offer a complete benefits package to full-time faculty and staff including healthcare coverage, retirement plan contributions, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, tuition remission and tuition exchange participation as well as an extensive holiday, summer hours and paid time off leave schedule.Part-time Regular staff who are scheduled 30-36 hours per week over the course of a year, receive a full benefit package based on their part-time scheduled hours. Healthcare coverage is based on the ACA medical coverage guidelines. Affiliate faculty receive a benefit package as outlined with their covenant. Adjunct faculty may be eligible for medical coverage under the ACA after an annual one year lookback review.Part-time staff who are scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week schedule are eligible for employer contribution towards the retirement plan after one year of employment. Eligibility rules apply. Adjunct faculty may make employee deferral contributions towards the retirement plan. Part-Time Graduate Assistant Coaches are eligible for participation in the Tuition Remission Coaches Program.Temporary, Contractors and Seasonal Employees: Individuals in this status are scheduled on an as-needed-basis and are not eligible for participation in the University's benefits programs.Detailed information regarding our benefits program and eligibility is provided once hired or you can contact Human Resources with any questions.