Position Information
Hiring Department: Marketing and Communications
Reports To: Assistant Director of Media Production
Job Location: El Paso, Texas (On Site)
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.
Required Application Materials:
Position Summary
The Cinematographer is responsible for creating compelling marketing videos that support UTEP's educational, research, and community service missions. While primary tasks include shooting and editing videos, the Cinematographer is also often responsible for pre-production, principal photography, and post-production tasks for UTEP's various video productions.
The Cinematographer will work with other members of the UTEP Creative team to produce high-impact videos that meet and exceed the quality standards commensurate with an R1 research institution and a key member of Texas's flagship university system.
Capture video and audio footage for UTEP's promotional needs using modern digital cameras and audio equipment.
Edit footage into engaging, effective videos that convey UTEP's strategic messages.
In collaboration with marketing leadership, conceive, script, storyboard, plan, and help execute full video productions.
Scout locations and talent to achieve the appropriate aesthetic for each project.
Provide direction to on-screen talent during shoots as needed.
Support the capture of live events on video as needed.
Provide coverage for occasional weekend and late-night events as required.
Provide technical and creative guidance on lighting during video shoots.
Art direct the creation of sets and locations when necessary.
Work closely with project managers to ensure creative briefs and project scopes meet stakeholder expectations.
Occasionally serve as a project manager for complex video projects involving multiple creative contributors.
Maintain familiarity with UTEP's Strategic Plan, Strategic Messaging Guide, and Visual Brand Guide, ensuring all deliverables align with these standards.
Provide constructive feedback and creative input on colleagues' work within the Marcomm Division.
In collaboration with the Creative Team Lead, support the organization and cataloging of video assets.
Occasionally support the capture of still images for marketing efforts.
Mentor students and junior members of the video creative team.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in an art, design, media production, marketing communications or related field; or an extensive portfolio demonstrating multiple years of professional, consistently high-quality work
and
Experience: Two years of professional experience in video capturing, with a solid portfolio demonstrating knowledge of camera operation, editing, and lighting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of digital video cameras and SLR cameras.
Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and/or Final Cut Pro and associated applications.
Ability to articulate UTEP's mission.
Ability to lead a small production team to complete a video project.
Advanced ability to operate a professional audio capture device in-studio and in the field.
Advanced skills in nonlinear digital editing, incorporating music, voice, B-roll footage, animations, graphics, and other elements to build engaging videos.
Why Pick UTEP
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution's core strengths-its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships-the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University's regional impact and national stature.
Miner Perks and Benefits
What UTEP Offers:
Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.
Additional Information
Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the positions essential functions.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEPs Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.