<p>Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.</p> <p>PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the "Quick Apply" page by simply clicking "Next" at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the "Experience" page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled "Resume/CV." This is the appropriate box to upload all documents.</p> <p>Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:</p> <ul> <li>Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs (employee and spouse only). </li><li>Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only). </li><li>Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options. </li><li>Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1). </li><li>Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included. </li><li>Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy. </li></ul> <p>JOB TITLE SUMMARY</p> <p>Job Title: Videographer/Photographer</p> <p>Division: Enrollment and Marketing</p> <p>Evaluation Group: Staff</p> <p>FLSA Status: Exempt</p> <p>Reports To: Director, Creative Content</p> <p>Positions Supervised: N/A</p> <p>Review of applications will begin on May 1st and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1st or later.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The videographer/photographer is responsible for creation, implementation, and maintenance of all photo and video assets for the University. This position is responsible for operating video and camera equipment and standard editing software to capture special events, as well as documenting campus happenings and providing original creative assets for marketing and communications materials.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities and Execution</p> <ul> <li>Collaborates with the marketing creative team and project management team to provide campus-wide videography, photography, and post-production editing services for marketing purposes, live events, and small- and large-scale video productions </li><li>Demonstrates the ability to take creative direction and independently execute visual concepts with minimal oversight, delivering results that align with strategic goals and brand standards </li><li>Shoots high-quality photos and videos for marketing campaigns, including paid digital advertisements, social media, out-of-home (OOH) campaigns, enrollment management materials, and website promotions </li><li>Edits and retouches photographs using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to ensure polished, professional results ready for multi-channel use </li><li>Captures dynamic, visually compelling images that inspire target audiences, demonstrating strong composition, lighting, and artistic sensibility aligned with brand standards </li><li>Oversees all aspects of on-set production, including lighting, sound, and camera setup, to ensure technically and aesthetically strong outcomes </li><li>Maintains and organizes project files and creative assets within Bynder, the University's Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, ensuring easy access and proper categorization for University-wide sharing </li><li>Keeps equipment organized and well-maintained at all times </li></ul> <p>Service Excellence</p> <ul> <li>Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence </li><li>Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University's values </li><li>Supports Marketing and Enrollment Management videography and photography needs </li></ul> <p>Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration</p> <ul> <li>Works closely with creative content director, project manager, staff photographer/videographer, and assistant vice president (AVP) of marketing to maintain and plan content calendar </li><li>Coordinates and collaborates with internal creative team, University constituents, and media professionals to complete projects in a timely manner </li><li>Engages with University colleagues to ensure clear, consistent, on-brand communication through photo and video </li><li>Fosters positive communication with all constituents </li></ul> <p>Job may require other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Required Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree </li><li>Minimum of two years' experience in videography/photography field </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures </li><li>Strong creative skills </li><li>Ability to maintain awareness of best practices and current trends in videography and photography and integrate knowledge into project planning and execution </li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve </li><li>Experience operating and maintaining photography and videography equipment </li><li>Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills </li><li>Highly organized, motivated, and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously </li><li>Strong professional integrity </li><li>Ability to plan ahead, think critically, and solve problems independently </li></ul> <p>Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job's functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University's flexible work designation descriptions.</p> <ul> <li>General office setting </li><li>Considerable night and weekend work </li><li>University campus grounds, both indoors and outdoors </li><li>Exposure to all types of weather and extreme temperatures </li><li>Driver's license or reliable transportation </li><li>Standard Flex </li></ul> <p>Physical Abilities - The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.</p> <ul> <li>Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily </li><li>Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time </li><li>Adequately mobile to attend events on- and off-campus </li><li>Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds </li><li>Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.</p>