photographer Lynchburg, VA
Job description
The Photographer / Videographer position is responsible for filming and editing video projects for promotion, department needs, and social media, promoting Campus Recreation at various events, and assisting in marketing strategies. The candidate must be capable of taking direction and constructive criticism and working in a team environment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
1. Work in a team environment with other designers, photographers, and videographers.
2. Promote Campus Recreation facilities and programs throughout campus and at various events.
3. Take and edit photos of department facilities, programs, and various marketing photoshoots for print and digital materials.
4. Film and edit video projects for event promotion, department needs, and social media as assigned.
5. Assist in developing and implementing marketing plans, concepts, and strategies.
6. Effectively communicate any issues to the Marketing Manager on shift.
7. Responsible to assist with maintenance of Campus Recreation marketing equipment.
8. Frequently assist with events and/or operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.
9. Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.
10. Perform all other tasks assigned by the Marketing Coordinator to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.
11. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies
Must be able to work up to 30 hours per week and available to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night). Experience and strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and ability to work within a brand and respond positively to constructive criticism required. Experience with DSLR camera, creativity and ability to think outside the box, and majoring in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Communications, or Cinematic Arts preferred. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Excellent computer and organizational skills. Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.
