Photography and Video Content Creator

The Division of University Relations represents an integrated approach to Communications (Brand Communications, News, Media Relations and Strategic Communications) and Government Relations (Community, State and Federal). More than 50 University Relations communicators collaborate with and provide support to the colleges, schools and administrative units within the university. This includes promoting and raising the visibility of Cornell University to a wide variety of internal and external audiences in support of the university strategic priorities.

The Brand Communications team develops and manages the primary university communications channels, manages the institutional brand and works with partners across the institution to align our university-level priorities and identity with those of the colleges, schools and units so that together we can advance Cornell's mission of education, research and public engagement. In December 2023, Brand Communications launched the University Relations Creative Services (URCS) team to provide high-quality, professional design and multimedia content for free to academic and administrative partners. The URCS fills a critical skill gap on campus communications teams, ensuring that multimedia storytelling and promotions meet university brand standards.

The Photography and Video Content Creator is a critical role within the URCS team, working closely with the Director of Operations and Creative Services and Director of Multimedia to create engaging and visually appealing content. This role must demonstrate excellence in photography and video but is not limited only to these formats.

The Opportunity

The Photography and Video Content Creator plays a pivotal role in conceiving and producing high-quality photography and video content that aligns with the university's brand strategy and supports our partners' communication goals. This position involves collaborating with faculty, staff, students and administrators across the university to create engaging and informative multimedia content. Often, photography and videography will occur simultaneously during assignments. The ability to handle both tasks concurrently is essential for this position.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

This is a full-time position located in Ithaca, NY, an active and diverse community to work and thrive in! This is an on-campus position. Remote work out of state or the region is not an option for this role.

Compensation: The position will be offered at between $69,500 - $73,000/annual and will be based on the final candidate's skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

These include, but are not limited:

• Conceiving and producing high-quality photography and video content that aligns with the university's brand strategy and our partners' communication goals.
• Utilizing creativity, visual storytelling skills, and a deep understanding of the university's brand to produce high-quality content.
• Collaborating and building strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, and administrators across the university and diverse teams including writers, editors and researchers to create engaging and informative multimedia content.
• Managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously including planning, preproduction, production, editing, post-production, color grading, and archiving for both video and photography.
• Identifying project editorial messages in collaboration with leadership and partners and create draft and final project proposals.
• Demonstrating expertise in photography, videography, lighting, audio, editing of video, audio and photography and post-production.
• Developing and following efficient processes and procedures to maximize production efficiency.

The Photography and Video Content Creator reports to the Director of Operations and Creative Services and works closely with the Director of Multimedia and the UR Creative Services Project Manager.

The ideal Photography and Video Content Creator should be:

• Passionate about being part of a small, growing team and eager to contribute to a positive company culture.
• Creative and skilled in photography, videography, and multimedia production.
• Organized and efficient with strong project management skills.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in photography, videography, arts, marketing, communications, or related field with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in multimedia production or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Creative portfolio of high-quality photography and videography work that demonstrates expertise in photography and video production and editing.
• Proficiency in Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software including Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven project management abilities, deadline driven, highly organized and able to work independently while handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and effectively on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends. Some travel required.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy photographic lighting equipment (up to 100lbs.). May be on feet 12 hours in a day carrying a camera bag (25 lbs.) and tripod (10 lbs.).
• Visual strain may occur from focusing cameras and working at computer. Ability to get to and from location in a timely manner is imperative. Ability and willingness to work outdoors in the following situations, each of which require care to avoid hazards.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is situated in picturesque Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes. Ithaca is home to two academic institutions, state parks, waterfalls, gorges, and a wide range of art galleries, theaters, eateries, wineries, and breweries. Ithaca has something to suit all ages and interests.
• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, vacation and paid holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position.

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