Videographer and Photographer

Description:
**Videographer and Photographer**

As a Videographer and Photographer at New England College of Optometry, you will play a pivotal role in capturing the essence of our institution's mission, activities, and achievements through compelling visual storytelling. You will collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to create high-quality video content that engages our diverse audience, including students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, hybrid position requiring presence at campus locations for photography and filming.

**Videographer and Photographer Responsibilities**:
1. Video Production: Conceptualize, plan, and execute video projects that align with the college's strategic goals and objectives. This includes but is not limited to promotional videos, educational content, event coverage, interviews, and documentaries. Photography: photograph signature campus events involving student, faculty, and staff.

2. Content Development: Collaborate with instructional design and marketing leadership/staff to identify opportunities for video content creation and photography. Translate complex optometric concepts and initiatives into accessible and engaging visual narratives.

3. Filming and Editing: Utilize professional filming equipment and editing software to capture and edit high-quality footage. Ensure technical excellence in video production, including lighting, sound, composition, and post-production effects.

4. Creative Direction: Provide creative input and direction throughout the video production and photographic process. Offer innovative ideas for storytelling techniques, visual aesthetics, and audience engagement strategies.

5. Project Management: Manage multiple video projects simultaneously, from pre-production planning to post-production delivery. Coordinate schedules, resources, and logistics to ensure timely and successful project completion.

6. Brand Consistency: Maintain brand consistency and adherence to style guidelines across all video and photographic content. Uphold the college's visual identity and messaging standards in every production.

7. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, graphic design, and web development, to integrate photographic and video content into broader communication strategies and campaigns.

8. Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in videography and multimedia production. Proactively seek opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge through training and professional development.

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**Benefits - New England College of Optometry offers a robust benefits program including**:

- 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized up 75%)
- Mental Health and Wellness benefits
- BCBS Dental
- Discounted vision services
- 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days
- Employer-paid life insurance, and after one year of service, short-term and long-term disability
- Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident,
- Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance
- _ 9% employer contribution to a 403(b)-retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement_
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Media, or related field (preferred)
- Proven experience in videography, cinematography, video editing, and photography, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects and styles
- Proficiency with professional video equipment (cameras, lighting, audio) and editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred)
- Excellent storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for detail, composition, and visual aesthetics
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Passion for visual storytelling and a genuine interest in optometry, healthcare, and education
- Ability to work independently and respect deadlines