Visual Media Supervisor

MNA•Edmonton, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is looking for a Visual Media Supervisor to support the Communications Department. Reporting to the Creative Manager, the Visual Media Supervisor will be responsible for leading the planning, production, and delivery of high-quality visual content. This role oversees a team of photography and videography creatives, ensuring projects are executed on time and follow the Otipemisiwak Métis Government brand standards and strategies. The Visual Media Supervisor combines creative direction with operational leadership to oversee the production of compelling visuals through photo and video. The successful candidate must be highly organized, adaptable, and able to guide projects with confidence while juggling shifting priorities, tight timelines, and multiple stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who can translate ideas into actionable steps, keep teams aligned, and ensure materials are completed on time and to a high standard.

Requirements

Ability to stay up to date on industry trends, methods, and equipment, as well as learn and develop new, relevant technology skills when required.
Strong knowledge of digital photography, lighting, editing software, and media/digital workflows.
Familiarity with Adobe software, other photo and video editing software, and media management systems.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong working relationships and deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
Culturally responsive, compassionate, and respectful approach when working with internal and external clients.
Strong planning, brainstorming, and collaboration abilities.
Political and cultural sensitivity, including an understanding of Métis community and governance contexts, and the ability to navigate relationships, competing priorities, and complex conversations with professionalism, respect, and discretion.
Ability to assess opinions and implications, engage with different perspectives, and create strategic solutions for challenges.
Strong communication skills with excellent verbal, written, and listening abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize requests, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people.
Post Secondary degree or diploma in visual arts or related field.
Minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory position.
Position is based in Edmonton; in-office presence is required.
Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a flexible schedule of days, evenings, and weekends as required.
Ability to travel throughout Alberta, with notice.
Reliable transportation and valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture is an asset.
A minimum of three (3) years of photography, visual media production, multimedia services, or related experience is preferred.
Experience with videography equipment. Knowledge of Sony cameras, DSLR, and video cameras is an asset.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the visual media team and internal or external stakeholders, ensuring that project requirements are understood and delivered accurately.
Oversee cataloging, metadata tagging, and secure archiving of digital assets.
Support leadership with visual documentation requests, assisting in the preparation of visual documentation for briefings and multimedia projects.
Provide quality control for photo and video production, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government brand strategies.
Supervise, mentor, and support a team of photographers and videographers.
Coordinate and schedule photographic and video assignments, ensuring timely coverage of events, projects, or campaigns.
Collaborate with team members across the Communications Department on content strategies.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and resources.
Analyze campaign performance metrics and adjust strategies based on data-driven insights to optimize results.
Liaise with vendors and stakeholders for photo and video projects, and proactively develop networks, connect with internal and external clients, and build relationships.
Present a positive and professional image of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government with interacting with clients, visitors, or other external stakeholders.
Develop and foster relationships with departments and stakeholders to provide the best possible client service in areas of event coverage, creative specialty shoots, recruiting materials, and other areas as required.
Maintain a high level of political awareness, cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and confidentiality in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Other duties as required or assigned.