Videographer/Photographer
THE POSITION
Bryn Mawr College seeks a highly creative, conceptually minded Videographer/Photographer to join its Office of College Communications. This individual is a key member of the Creative Services team that represents and serves the college. The work they produce tells the story of Bryn Mawr College and defines and elevates its newly developed visual identity.
The videographer/photographer will report to the Creative Director and will work closely with Communications colleagues on its creative, editorial, and web teams to create purposeful short- and long-form photo/video content for a range of audiences across a variety of channels. The successful candidate will proactively identify opportunities for strategic projects to be improved through photo or video. They will also work with campus partners to fulfill photo/video requests, document day-to-day college activities, and deliver curated galleries or well-produced video within established deadlines.
This position will also help launch and manage the college’s new digital asset management system (DAM), as well as develop and execute a strategy for the primary YouTube channel. The DAM will be managed in a manner that will allow our campus partners to easily access the content they need, so this detail-oriented incumbent will be responsible for uploading and archiving select imagery and ensuring the accuracy of tags and metadata.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required, as well as at least two years of relevant professional videographer/photographer experience that may be concurrent. A photojournalistic style is preferred. Proven ability to serve as art director and smoothly run photo and video shoots; ability to interact comfortably with human subjects. Software proficiency for video and motion graphics: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut and Adobe After Effects. For photography: Lightroom and Photoshop. Familiarity with digital asset management software and effective workflows. Ability to travel in the Northeast; flexibility around daily work schedule, with after-hours and weekend work often required. Ability to manage a small team of student photographers. Valid Driver’s License required. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Schedule: Full-time, 12-month, hybrid 1-2 day per week remote/ 3-4 days on-campus work schedule, which is subject to college policy; may include evening and weekend commitments.
This is a non-exempt position with a salary range of $26 - $28 per hour, depending on experience.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTION
Located in metropolitan Philadelphia and easily accessible by both major highways and public transportation, Bryn Mawr College is a liberal arts college and has strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr has a student body of 1,300 undergraduates, as well as 350 graduate students. The college is committed to social justice and inclusion in the classroom and in the community at large. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; candidates from underrepresented groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.
APPLY
Cover letters are required, and candidates must share an online portfolio of work for consideration that demonstrates exceptional skill in telling stories and capturing people, events, and landscapes. To express your interest in this role, please submit a cover letter and resume through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/150822