Visual Content Creator
2 months ago
POSITION:
Visual Content Creator
40 hours per week, 12 months
Hiring pay range $18-$21/hour
REPORTS TO:
Director of Marketing Communications
MISSION IMPACT:
The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is dedicated to providing a rigorous, faith-based education in the liberal arts and sciences, welcoming students from various backgrounds and traditions, and preparing them to serve as leaders and scholars in a dynamic world.
The Visual Content Creator will narrate the diverse stories of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities to enhance enrollment objectives through engaging written content, video production, and photography for various platforms, including media relations, blogging, social media, email communications, and the organization's website, aiming to tell compelling stories that inspire and motivate.
Essential Functions:
This role will involve conceptualizing, producing, and refining high-quality narrative content for social media, email, video, web, and marketing materials by proactively identifying and investigating potential stories that align with institutional priorities.
Video Production:
Create, edit, and produce high-quality long- and short-form videos featuring testimonials from students, alumni, and employers, as well as event highlights and explanatory videos for use across the website, social media, and promotional campaigns.
Photography:
Capture the essence of the Council's experience through portraits of students and alumni, lifestyle imagery, and event documentation.
Success Profile:
The ideal candidate will be:
Innovative:
Generating content that captivates audiences while driving engagement to support institutional objectives.
Research-driven: Eager to uncover compelling narratives that exemplify the transformative potential of a faith-based education.
Deadline-focused: Capable of prioritizing tasks and delivering high-quality outputs on or ahead of schedule.
Project Management:
Results-oriented and self-motivated, able to manage, track, and complete multiple projects concurrently.
Statement of Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, visual arts, journalism, marketing, media production, photography, or public relations
- Proven professional experience or a portfolio showcasing proficiency in all stages of content creation, including conception, filming/photographing/writing, editing, distribution, and archiving
- Proficiency with Adobe Premier, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom, and Photoshop
- Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adapt to shifting priorities
- Exceptional communication and research abilities
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
Application Procedure:
To apply, please submit the following materials:
(1) Cover Letter
(2) Resume
(3) 3 References
(4) Responses to the following questions:
- Describe your journey to personal faith and subsequent growth.
- Identify your current church and describe your participation in your local church or fellowship.
- Are there any aspects of the Council's beliefs or practices that you find challenging? If so, please explain.
