Photographer/Videographer (2272)

St Andrews School Of Delaware • Middletown, DE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. All our students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto. To learn more about St. Andrew’s visit our website at www.standrews-de.org. Position Summary: The photographer/videographer uses the power of imagery to advance the school’s mission, strategic objectives, and tactical goals. The photographer/videographer develops and manages the expression of the school’s identity through imagery, and they support the use of photographic media across all of the school’s communications channels. This position reports to the director of communications and collaborates with the entire Communications team.

Requirements

• Three or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently capture compelling, high-quality imagery.
• Willingness and ability to provide photography coverage on evenings and weekends.
• Advanced proficiency in photographic tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom (Classic).
• Advanced proficiency in video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere of Final Cut Pro.
• Competency with productivity suites (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrated ability to execute diverse shooting assignments and styles, including events, portraits, and landscapes, utilizing both natural and supplemental lighting techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse array of stakeholders including students, faculty, and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while contributing to broader team goals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with web content management systems (e.g., FinalSite, WordPress, Squarespace) a plus.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms is a plus.
• Proficiency in motion graphics or 3D graphics, or other multimedia tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Communications team to identify compelling concepts and content that aligns with the school’s strategic and tactical goals.
• Serve as the school’s primary photographer and videographer. Capture high quality, evocative imagery across a wide range of subjects and shooting environments, as needed and as assigned.
• Explore and experiment with new tools and ideas for photo and video work at the school.
• Create short and long form videos for use on the website and in other multimedia presentations.
• Ensure the ethical and appropriate use of images and image-tools in the department.
• Support the technical and creative interface with the school’s stable of photo and video vendors.
• Monitor and manage photo assets (photo, video libraries and public galleries) to ensure appropriate use and distribution.
• Oversee and maintain the organization of the department’s photo and video asset libraries, including online galleries, archives, and other image storage and sharing platforms.
• Manage the school’s inventory of professional photo/video equipment.
• Remain current on emerging trends and technologies in the photo and video field, and advise the team on any necessary changes in strategy.
• Support the development and expansion of team members’ photo, video, and visual skills.
• Provide support for team projects and assignments as needed, including all-hands initiatives, evening and weekend event coverage, and backup support for absent team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Two health plan options to ensure you and your family have access to quality care
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off and holidays to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources and programs promoting physical and mental well-being
• Health Savings Account which includes St. Andrew's School match
• Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to you
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our 403(b) retirement plan. The School provides a matching contribution of two for one, for every dollar contributed, the School will contribute two dollars, up to 10% of salary from the School, with immediate vesting. Rollovers are permitted from other 403(b) plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed