Video Communications Specialist (North Metro)

POSITION: Video Communications Specialist (North Metro)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Coordinates and produces video content college wide with a focus on the promotion of programs, services, and department resources; including planning and scheduling video assignments, creating high-level audio and video productions using digital audio and video equipment for various online and digital content, and meeting multiple deadlines. This position is responsible for planning, filming, and editing videos to be used to communicate to internal and external audience’s ideas, programs and resources across college departments.

MAJOR DUTIES:

CONTENT CREATION:

· Creates, designs, and develops multimedia content using photography and video recordings for various college uses both internal and external.

· Writes content outlines and scripts, including storyboarding when appropriate

· Shoots and edits videos, utilizing professional video and audio technology

· Produces video, live action and animated. Supervises pre-production, production, and post-production

· Adheres to specifications, due dates, and timelines for all projects

COMPLIANCE:

· Ensures compliance with the college Style and Branding Guidelines.

· Ensures compliance with college, state, and federal codes, guidelines, and policies, including accreditation standards, copyright and intellectual property rights, and Americans with Disabilities Act Section 508 compliance.

· Keeps accurate, detailed notes to identify subjects in videos, photographs and ensures every video or image file has proper photography/videography release forms signed

COLLABORATION:

· Works with the External Affairs Team to develop creative works for commercials, college event highlights, recruitment, community communication, and other marketing efforts.

· Works with faculty to develop video content for the promotion of their programs, employer interviews, students’ testimonials, etc.

· Participates in concepting, storyboarding of content ideas with an eye and POV on what types of video work best for subject matter, distribution platform, and our customer profile

OTHER DUTIES:

· Remains current on emerging trends and technologies related to multimedia design

· Recommends new video support systems and hardware and software technologies based on analysis of college needs

· Orders and maintains equipment and supplies as needed

· Still-frame photography as needed

· Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in closely related field or Associate’s degree and 1-year related experience

· Strong proficiency in shooting high-quality, cinematic video/b-roll preferred

· Strong photo/video editing skills

· Ability to communicate effectively

· Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· 2-5 years professional videography/photography experience

· 2-5 years of videography/photography experience in the field of higher education

· Visual design skills (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)

· Audio/video skills in hardware (cameras, microphones, lighting, etc.) and software (Final Cut Pro, Premiere, etc.)

SALARY/BENEFITS: $43,559.22 annually. Benefits include paid holidays, annual leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program. Please be aware that Chattahoochee Tech employees will be paid by direct deposit, unless exempted by the State Accounting Office based on “hardship” evidence provided by the employee.

TELEWORK: Position is authorized to telework up to 40% of the time with supervisor approval.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: APPLY ONLINE ONLY @ www.chattahoocheetech.edu and select “Quick Links” then “Jobs & Careers.” For a complete file, fill out an online application, upload cover letter, resume and include three professional references’ contact information on application. Before a candidate is hired, a pre-employment criminal background investigation, motor vehicle records check and employer/professional reference check will be conducted. Following screening, candidates may be asked to submit further documentation.

RESPONSE DEADLINE: Open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATE: June 2024

EMPLOYMENT POLICY: Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Chattahoochee Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

As set forth in its student catalog, Chattahoochee Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Chattahoochee Technical College Title IX Coordinator, Shanequa “Nickkie” Warrington, Marietta Campus, 980 South Cobb Drive, Building C 1102B, Marietta, GA 30060, 770-975-4023, or SDWarrington@ChattahoocheeTech.edu, and Chattahoochee Technical College Section 504 Coordinator, Caitlin Barton, 5198 Ross Road, Building A1320, Acworth, GA 30102, (770) 975-4099, or Caitlin.Barton@chattahoocheetech.edu.

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