Multimedia Content Specialist

University of Virginia • Wise, VA

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About The Position

The Multimedia Content Specialist helps support the Office of Marketing and Communication’s core mission of elevating the reputation of UVA Wise while promoting and strengthening its brand locally, regionally, and nationally. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications, the incumbent helps deliver high-quality photo and video collateral in order to ensure the successful and consistent implementation and advancement of the UVA Wise brand. They have responsibility for day-to-day coordination and execution of photography, videography, and related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred in art, marketing, English, communications, or another relevant subject.
• At least 2 years demonstrated experience in photography, videography, and related areas, especially in complex environments.
• Experience coordinating photography and videography shoots.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including professional written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative and flexible team-player.
• Excellent organization skills and proven ability to prioritize and execute multiple, complex projects.
• Diplomacy, sound judgment and ability to work with tact and professionalism.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Inquisitive nature and self-starter in capturing stories through visual storytelling.
• Able to edit and deliver content on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce visual content for sharing UVA Wise with key audiences.
• Capture, edit and publish photography as well as other forms of visual storytelling including videos and slideshows.
• Assist the Art Director with planning and producing several videos telling the story of key institutional priorities.
• Work with the marketing and communications team to execute photo and video shoots from production planning through post-shoot editing.
• Provide quick turnaround on photos and video clips.
• Build and contribute photos to the College’s photo and video library and maintain and organize those assets.
• Assist in photography trainings and other best practices of visual storytelling with teammates.
• Gather information and insights as well as competitive analyses according to appropriate business needs and audiences.
• Strategize and implement projects that enhance the brand experience for key audiences.
• Assist with posting to the College’s social media in the absence of the primary coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree