Videographer

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Broadcasting, Cataloguing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Creative Services, Detail Oriented, Editing, Educational Accreditation, Environmental Research, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Graphic Design, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Internet Research, Internet Technology, Interpersonal Skills, Interviewing Skills, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Production Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Research Skills, Social Media, Storytelling, Team Player, Time Management, Video Production, Writing Skills, YouTube
LOCATION
McAllen, Texas
POSTED
2 days ago
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Transcripts
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Foreign transcripts
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Job Description

Department: Communication and Creative Services

General Statement of Job

The Videographer assists the Video Production Coordinator with developing, producing, directing, shooting, and editing high-quality, short and long form productions for distribution on the College news center, YouTube, web, and social media platforms.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

  • Assists the Video Production Coordinator with developing, producing, directing, shooting, and editing high-quality, short and long form productions such as commercials, program profile videos, educational stories and vignettes, and interviews for distribution on the College news center, YouTube, web, and social media platforms.
  • Assists with production plans (including but not limited to creating call sheets, shotlists, general schedules, and procuring equipment) for various projects.
  • Coordinates and performs duties of camera operator, audio/lighting technician, grip as needed to ensure production quality on shoots.
  • Backs up and organizes all production footage.
  • Attends meetings and offers expertise in development and production on the video project requests.
  • Conducts interviews with students, staff, faculty, alumni and campus visitors and ensures that valuable sound bites are captured.
  • Assists with cataloging all video and photographic footage.
  • Designs, transports, sets up, and operates production equipment, including audio and lighting equipment, for field and studio productions.
  • Assists with maintaining all equipment in proper working order including troubleshooting and minor repairs as necessary.
  • Keeps abreast of current trends in video production.
  • Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

  • Associate's degree in Marketing, Communication, Graphic Design, Video Production, or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • At least two (2) years of experience in professional video production required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
  • Ability to design, write and edit for a public audience.
  • Knowledge of photographic and video production workflow, principles and techniques.
  • Knowledge of digital Sony camcorder and mirrorless camera systems; experience with Sony FS700 and FS5 Mark 2 a plus.
  • Understanding of and technical ability with field/on location audio recording and lighting.
  • General sense of authentic narrative visual storytelling for various projects.
  • Knowledge of broadcast and social media platforms and various specs required for content.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
  • Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as

About the Company

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