What are the responsibilities and job description for the Videographer/Editor position at State University of New York at Fredonia?
Location: Fredonia, NY Category: Professional Staff Posted On: Tue Mar 18 2025 Job Description:
SUNY Fredonia is looking for the next member of its talented, award-winning Marketingand Communications team. We are looking for a Marketing Videographer/Editor to produce creative multimedia stories that targets audiences (prospective students and their families as well as donors) to build university awareness and engagement. The Marketing Videographer/Editor will develop, produce, direct, shoot, and edit strategic, engaging video stories for the Fredonia website, social media, and digital advertising as well as for senior administrative offices including the Office of the President. This person will also coordinate video production and asset management with other departments on campus.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES
Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the successful candidate will:
Shoot and edit video of academic and campus life and its attributes to produce engaging videos for multiple platforms to successfully market the university to its targeted audiences.
Produce short-form written articles to accompany video production.
Post digital video and content to Fredonia's official social media accounts.
Initiate and facilitate meetings with campus departments to discuss marketing needs and create digital content to advance marketing and recruitment efforts.
Work directly with digital advertising vendors to provide relevant marketing content (video, still photos, audio)
Coordinate and collaborate on strategic marketing content for video and digital.
Operate the campus-owned drone aircraft to capture aerial images of campus
Take still photography, using university-provided DSLR camera, of campus images, such as students/faculty staff, and special events.
Coordinate/give feedback to video production interns within the department.
Monitor social media channels and alert campus leadership of trends any items that require immediate attention
Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Demonstrated contemporary video storytelling and video marketing skills (please include link to prior video work in application materials)
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of video and DSLR cameras and associated equipment, and post-production workflows and technology,
ability to utilize DSLR camera to take still photography of campus people, places and/or events;
Demonstrated ability to post content to social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.);
Demonstrated ability to write short and long-form article to accompany video stories;
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously;
Demonstrated ability to manage and archive multimedia content;
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse and talented marketing/communications staff, the larger university community and represent a diverse campus community in representative material;
Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation, including ability to set up and carry equipment up to 30lbs;
Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to travel;
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution;
Two years experience in high-quality video production;
Proficiency in non-linear editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro and other programs within the Adobe Creative Suite
A current FAA license to operate a drone aircraft OR the ability and willingness to obtain FAA license through training and licensing supplied by the university;
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated contemporary video storytelling and video marketing skills (please include link to prior video work in application materials)
Bachelor's Degree in Communication with specialization in video production from an accredited institution;
Two years experience in high-quality video production at a professional, commercial production facility;
Additional Information:
This is a full-time,12 month, term appointed, UUP represented position (SL3 Senior Staff Assistant) beginning June 1, 2025 at a salary of $55,151.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
SUNY Fredonia is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). Click this link https://www.suny.edu/prodig/ to find out more about PRODiG.
SUNY Fredonia is looking for the next member of its talented, award-winning Marketingand Communications team. We are looking for a Marketing Videographer/Editor to produce creative multimedia stories that targets audiences (prospective students and their families as well as donors) to build university awareness and engagement. The Marketing Videographer/Editor will develop, produce, direct, shoot, and edit strategic, engaging video stories for the Fredonia website, social media, and digital advertising as well as for senior administrative offices including the Office of the President. This person will also coordinate video production and asset management with other departments on campus.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES
Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the successful candidate will:
Shoot and edit video of academic and campus life and its attributes to produce engaging videos for multiple platforms to successfully market the university to its targeted audiences.
Produce short-form written articles to accompany video production.
Post digital video and content to Fredonia's official social media accounts.
Initiate and facilitate meetings with campus departments to discuss marketing needs and create digital content to advance marketing and recruitment efforts.
Work directly with digital advertising vendors to provide relevant marketing content (video, still photos, audio)
Coordinate and collaborate on strategic marketing content for video and digital.
Operate the campus-owned drone aircraft to capture aerial images of campus
Take still photography, using university-provided DSLR camera, of campus images, such as students/faculty staff, and special events.
Coordinate/give feedback to video production interns within the department.
Monitor social media channels and alert campus leadership of trends any items that require immediate attention
Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Demonstrated contemporary video storytelling and video marketing skills (please include link to prior video work in application materials)
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of video and DSLR cameras and associated equipment, and post-production workflows and technology,
ability to utilize DSLR camera to take still photography of campus people, places and/or events;
Demonstrated ability to post content to social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.);
Demonstrated ability to write short and long-form article to accompany video stories;
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously;
Demonstrated ability to manage and archive multimedia content;
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse and talented marketing/communications staff, the larger university community and represent a diverse campus community in representative material;
Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation, including ability to set up and carry equipment up to 30lbs;
Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to travel;
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution;
Two years experience in high-quality video production;
Proficiency in non-linear editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro and other programs within the Adobe Creative Suite
A current FAA license to operate a drone aircraft OR the ability and willingness to obtain FAA license through training and licensing supplied by the university;
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated contemporary video storytelling and video marketing skills (please include link to prior video work in application materials)
Bachelor's Degree in Communication with specialization in video production from an accredited institution;
Two years experience in high-quality video production at a professional, commercial production facility;
Additional Information:
This is a full-time,12 month, term appointed, UUP represented position (SL3 Senior Staff Assistant) beginning June 1, 2025 at a salary of $55,151.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
SUNY Fredonia is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). Click this link https://www.suny.edu/prodig/ to find out more about PRODiG.
Salary : $55,151
