Job Summary:

The University of Northern Colorado is seeking a talented Videographer to enhance the university's image and reputation via high-quality video storytelling. Reporting to the Executive Creative Director, the Videographer will conceptualize, capture, and deliver compelling video content for various strategic needs, including student recruitment and retention, alumni, donor, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage video projects from pre-production through delivery, including creative concepts and storyboards, scheduling, talent and location management, filming, lighting and sound, editing, and post-production.
• Collaborate with campus colleagues and partners, incorporating feedback and revisions to ensure finished content supports both strategic objectives and technical best practices.
• Maintain department video equipment, including inventory, servicing, and refresh schedules.
• Provide recommendations on future equipment needs and priorities.
• Manage and maintain UNC's video assets and content libraries, including online channels, on-site repositories, backups, and archives.
• Train and educate campus communications staff on video trends, best practices, and technologies.
• Manage and mentor student video workers/work-study staff, as needed.
• Coordinate external videography vendors and services as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in video production, digital media, cinematography, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of professional video creation and production experience, including filming and editing commercial-quality content for marketing, social media, and paid media distribution.
• High proficiency with modern video equipment and accessories, in both mobile/handheld and fixed (tripod) environments.
• Knowledge of professional lighting and audio setups for different environments and effects.
• Proficiency in video editing software and understanding of color grading, sound design, visual effects, and motion graphics.
• Experience with web-based digital media production, including compression technologies, aspect ratios, file formats, web codes, and accessibility standards.
• Valid FAA Remote Pilot (Part 107) certification, or interest in becoming certified.

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions.

Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position.

Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%.

These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges.

Further requirements may exist.

Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC:

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado.

UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students.

According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility.

UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life.

Please visit UNC's Career Hub to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive.

UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability - to honor the intersectionality of our campus.

Please visit UNC's Career Hub to learn more about UNC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

AAEO Employer:

The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Valid FAA Remote Pilot (Part 107) certification, or interest in becoming certified.

Background Check:

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act:

In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online.

A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department.

This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes, and Title IX investigations.

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