Communications Specialist / Videographer, Faculty of Arts

Description

The Faculty of Arts is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Communications Specialist / Videographer.

The Faculty of Arts communications team positions and promotes the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Arts among campus, local, national and international audiences through communications and marketing strategies and activities that support the key strategic priorities of excellence in research, student experience and community engagement.

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing for the Faculty of Arts, the Communications Specialist/Videographer position is responsible to develop and create visual content that promotes and advances the reputation of the Faculty of Arts while supporting the activities and initiatives of the institution.

This position requires a focused, flexible, and creative individual with an experienced “nose for news”, who collaborates with team members to develop solid, compelling digital content to be used as stand-alone pieces and/or to complement additional content. The successful applicant will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of clients, utilizing their experienced communication skills to quickly produce quality visual storytelling to be used for a variety of channels.

The Communications Specialist/Videographer will collaborate closely with the Director, Communications and Marketing to develop and implement a range of creative communication initiatives to help tell the Faculty of Arts’ research and education excellence stories while respecting the university’s reputation and brand. The successful candidate will take visual projects from initial planning through to completion using a range of formats, primarily videography, photographs, photo essays, and slideshows.

This individual will have a strong understanding of digital channels and the ability to deliver an overall package of content to spec for online use, social media, event displays, digital signage, news portals, and media outlets. The ideal candidate is a initiative-taker who works both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate needs to be proactive, organized, with focused attention to detail.

This role will collaborate with both the Brand and Creative team, and the Communication Services team in VP Communications and Community Engagement on storytelling and other key communications and branding strategies.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Lead the creation and implementation of a visually driven content creation plan that establishes the Faculty of Arts as a top tier journalistic resource in liberal arts, humanities and social sciences education and research.
• Create primarily visual content for Faculty of Arts digital platforms, website, marketing campaigns, publications (digital) and social media.
• Develop, concept, shoot, edit and package video content for multiple platforms.
• Establish the narrative to help shape stories being told.
• Manage video and photography projects.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in content creation, including filming, lighting, audio, editing.
• Consult with clients, organizing logistics for video and photography sessions.
• Manage the Faculty of Arts YouTube channel and incorporate analytics into the overall communication strategy.
• Compile accurate caption information for videos.
• Secure required signed permissions and participant approvals for visual content before distribution.
• Ensure content meets UCalgary brand standards, following UCalgary brand guidelines and incorporating UCalgary brand assets.
• Proactively seek out compelling research and other news stories within the Faculty of Arts and its communities including students, faculty, donors, and partners.
• Work with the Communication team to create content for the Faculty of Arts social media channels.
• Develop a video strategy for Faculty of Arts and its marketing initiatives.
• Support development of UCalgary’s digital marketing strategy, including programmatic content and recruitment materials showcasing Faculty of Arts.
• Collaborate with individual Departments and Schools within the Faculty of Arts to schedule and develop videography schedules.
• Provide support and technical expertise to departments within the Faculty of Arts that are planning digital content.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, videography, visual communication, multimedia, marketing, or a related field. A master’s degree is considered an asset. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Media industry experience a strong asset.
• 5 years of experience in visual communication or marketing including experience in creating media relations, visual and written storytelling.
• Proven experience in planning, producing and editing videography and photography.
• Strong visual design skills, creative instincts, and innate ability to create compelling visual narratives on deadline.
• Proven experience in editing videos and photographic assets, using Adobe CS (Adobe Premier Pro; Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Audition and Photoshop an asset
• Compelling storytelling ability and the ability to see multiple story angles.
• Understanding of on-set etiquette and professionalism.
• Ability to coach participants (faculty, students, guests) in video shoots and photoshoots to obtain compelling storytelling results.
• Excellent communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
• Strong ability to edit and produce digital assets for various online platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram and IG Reels, YouTube and YouTube Shorts, and size assets for digital programmatic marketing on multiple channels
• Proven track-record of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to use exceptional judgment in making independent decisions, take initiative and work independently.
• Experience in a large complex organization focused on superior stakeholder relations is a plus.
• Experience creating visual content for digital platforms including websites and newsletters.
• Liaise with staff from the University media relations, internal communications, and marketing teams.
• Liaise with senior communicators, administrators and event organizers from other University of Calgary faculties and units involved in Congress as required.
• Act as an agent for Faculty of Arts community engagement.

Application Deadline: September 25, 2024.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist / Advisor Job Family, Phase 3.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.