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General Notes

The Videographer will support the Division of Campus and Community Engagement (DCCE) communications team by leading video projects for multiple online channels and capturing still photography for use in marketing materials throughout the year. This role is for a great visual storyteller who knows the latest trends in digital storytelling and has a passion for belonging and access efforts in higher education and in the community. The goal is to create compelling video storytelling that captures the DCCE's mission to educate, connect and engage various communities and individuals the university serves. This position can be based anywhere in the city of Austin with occasional travel to community events.

Purpose

The DCCE is hiring a videographer with occasional reporting assignments. We are looking for an experienced videographer who has a talent for communicating complex ideas and sensitive subject matter in terms our audiences can relate to. The ideal candidate is open to learning new skills, as we are willing to provide training and opportunities to learn.

Video production

• Capture videos (on and off campus) for various projects
• Interview subjects for quick-turnaround pre- and post-event coverage
• Interview subjects for larger-scale projects, such as fundraisers and overviews
• Use software programs to produce videos with high-level sound quality, color correction and burned-in captions
• Edit and produce videos and format files for various platforms (i.e. YouTube, social media )
• Creates, coordinates, writes and produces video scripts
• Follow the approval process protocol and work on requested edits as needed

Takes photos and reels at events for print and digital storytelling

• Attend campus and off-campus events to take photos
• Send photos and/or reels to the social media manager in real-time
• Curate photos and upload to UT Box for the designer to format

Multimedia storytelling planning and development

• Study trends in social media communications and pitches ideas for engaging audiences
• Develop creative shooting and storytelling strategies
• Ensure that all video content meets DDCE brand standards, accuracy, fairness and balance
• Monitor belonging and access efforts on campus and pitch ideas for video storytelling projects
• Actively participate in weekly production meetings on Zoom

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Experience with social media communications
• 3+ years of professional experience producing content for a news organization
• Strong verbal, writing, editing and online production skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work well under pressure
• Solid news judgment.
• Familiarity with content management systems and publishing content on different digital platforms, including website and social media
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience producing content for a news outlet.
• Ability to create high-quality motion graphics
• Knowledge of AP style
• Experience in a TV newsroom.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and Audition).

Salary Range

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Lift and move standard office files and supplies

Work Shift

Monday-Friday, starting at 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work hours may vary due to story assignments. Ability to work remotely, with travel to campus and community events.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.