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The Visual Media Producer is responsible for producing high-quality video and photographic content that is used to increase awareness of the School of Public Affairs and its programs and initiatives. These digital assets will help the school achieve its marketing and communications goals. While the primary focus of the position is on video production, the role also involves capturing some still photography for use in marketing, social media, advertising and promotional campaigns.

Essential Functions:

1.) Video Production

• Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality videos, including student stories, faculty highlights, promotional features, and campus events.
• Create short-form video content optimized for social platforms (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts).
• Ensure proper audio and lighting during shoots by competent operation of lighting and sound equipment.
• Manage video workflow from pre-production through to post-production.

2.) Photography

• Capture images that highlight campus life, academic programs, and events.

• Provide photo support for marketing campaigns, publications, and digital platforms.

• Ensure photography aligns with brand standards and marketing needs.

3.) Editing and Asset Management

• Edit photos and videos for distribution across web, social, and print.

• Maintain an organized photo/video archive with searchable metadata.

• Prepare content for multiple platforms and formats.

4.) Team Support and Collaboration

• Partner with marketing staff to identify compelling stories and visual opportunities.

• Provide creative input to enhance marketing campaigns.

• Support requests from campus clients for basic photography/videography.

5.) Other Duties as Assigned

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.

• Understanding of marketing strategies with experience in the creative use of video and photography to achieve marketing and communication goals.

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as a part of creative teams, and with colleagues across the campus and external partners.

• Must have knowledge of interview best practices and techniques and be able to conduct interviews as well as film as part of a crew or independently.

• Strong knowledge of and experience with current videography and photography styles, cinematic trends and production techniques with an emphasis on color correction and grading techniques.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to complete projects on time and are necessities.

Preferred Educationand Experience:

• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.

• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing and Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, titles and lower thirds is preferred.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

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Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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