Videographer/Photographer Jobs at Fort Valley State University
Sample Videographer/Photographer Job Description
Videographer/Photographer
The Videographer/Photographer performs a broad range of assignments related to production projects
in photography, video, or other multimedia. Reporting to the University Chief of Staff, the incumbent is
responsible for improving visual storytelling at the university, capturing creative, high-quality photos and
video for a variety of platforms, including web, email, social media, television, events, and other
venues. This position is responsible for all stages of production, including planning, storyboarding,
scheduling, writing, directing, shooting, staging, and editing productions. The incumbent coordinates
production activities with support staff and students as needed
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. VIDEO PRODUCTION
• Plan videos, schedule video shoots, write scripts, storyboard content and coordinate with a
variety of subjects
• Set timelines, determine desired video composition, perform interviews or preliminary research,
and adjust content to achieve desired effect
• Brainstorm and execute videos that elevate the university brand, such as student success
stories, donor impact stories, fundraising videos, videos for key university events, alumni
features, and more
• Operate video cameras and make technical decisions regarding appropriate lighting, shooting
angels, placements, sound, etc.
• Capture high-quality, candid/action video and maintain library of b-roll
• Film speeches and campus messages for university leadership and other stakeholders at the
request of the COS.
• Document campus life regularly, staying alert and ready to capture unplanned multimedia
storytelling opportunities
• Edit and assemble final visual/audio material, ensuring brand consistency across all productions
• Produce a variety of video (short-form and long-form) for various platforms, such as television,
advertisements, websites, social media, email newsletters, events, etc.
• Maintain university YouTube/video hosting accounts and keep video files organized
• Maintain video equipment
• Advise campus units on videography best practices
• Keep abreast on videography best practices and take part in training opportunities
B. PHOTOGRAPHY
• Produce high-quality photography for a wide range of university digital and print mediums that
reflect the university's visual identity
• Arrange photoshoots, including identifying location, equipment and participants
• Capture creative candid/action photos that exemplify vibrant student life and academic
experiences
• Document campus life, quickly identifying unplanned photo storytelling opportunities
• Plan and produce photography for key university events and provide images for departments
and offices when required
• Capture headshots, group photos, or other planned photos needed for university business
• Optimize lighting and composition of university photography
• Store photos in organized, accessible formats, ensuring images are named correctly, tagged and
that the photo archive is maintained
• Conduct post-production image editing
• Maintain photographic equipment
• Advise campus units on photography best practices
• Keep abreast on photography best practices and take part in training opportunities
C. OTHER JOB DUTIES
• Train, advise, and provide lead work to multimedia student assistant
• Collaborate or train staff on campus
• Maintain inventory of multimedia equipment owned by the university
• Collect and maintain signatures for photo/video model release forms
• May coordinate with outside vendors, media sites, or companies as needed
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned
Associate Degree with Experience required
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