Video & Media Specialist (Temporary)

Position Information

WORKING TITLE: Video & Media Specialist 
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Videographer
POSTING DATE:  March 10, 2023

Essential Job Functions

The Video and Media Specialist is a member of the Office of Marketing and University Communication and reports to the Campus Photographer and Videographer. While this position is designed for full-time, a part-time option would be considered based on applicant skillset and availability. This role supports the University’s intentional effort to accelerate the rate at which the university collects and amplifies content to communicate and further increase student engagement and enrollment. 

The Office of Marketing and University Communication brings UW-Green Bay’s story to life in creative and compelling ways, honoring brand identity and standards, and at the same time, assuring communications effectively speak to variying target audiences. Utilizing a strategic mix of traditional and emerging marketing and communication channels, the team utilizes an integrated approach that considers both marketing and communication strategies, while collaborating with University and community subject matter experts to highlight UW-Green Bay students, faculty, staff, alumni and academic programs that are on the rise and making a difference in our region.

What You'll Do

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Conceptualizes, designs, and creates storyboards, videos and animations for multimedia projects.
• Provides a range of media-related services. Works with the creative team to organize, and produce media content (including digital marketing, social media content, event coverage, features and news) in accordance with the needs of the University for distribution across multiple communication channels.
• Integrates artistic design, photography, video, infographics, and kinetic typography into content.
• Applies creative expertise of visual storytelling through timing, editing, movement, and design principles.
• Schedules logistics, secures resources, organizes, and monitors animation production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations.
• Works collaboratively with other creative professionals, engages in and responds to creative feedback, manages project workflow and timing, maintains files, and follows established work unit processes.
• Operates video and photo equipment to capture student life, events, presentations, performances, or educational activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor settings.
• Aligns projects to promote the University’s mission and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in communications, cinematography, TV or film, or related field at time of application
• Proven proficiency of video animation and media production. Capacity for proficiency in photography and/or photojournalism
• Proven competency with video camera and video editing software programs including Adobe Animate, Adobe Premiere Pro and/or After Effects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of social media trends and platform capabilities as it relates to video and animation
• Ability to create HTML5 digital marketing assets

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions of Appointment

Position is a full-time, temporary, Academic Staff hourly appointment however, part-time hours will be considered.  This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule subject to approved telecommuting request.  Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

Minimum hourly wage of $15.38.

This position is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Benefits Details
UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees.  This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.  The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen,

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Video & Media Specialist (Temporary)"
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter that specifically addresses qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references
• Digital portfolio with a sample of photography and videography

 

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Kristin Bouchard
Phone: (920) 465-5502
Email:  bouchark@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Monday, March 20, 2023.