Midland College Looking for Photographer/videographer Full Time

Position Status: Full Time

Work Location
Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary

Responsible for the conceptualization, planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality, on-brand video and photo assets across the college. Actively participates in developing team action plans, work processes, and systems to foster and promote awareness of Midland College activities and successes.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and five years of related work experience; an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered
• Significant experience/expertise in Final Cut Pro X, Avid, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator (and/or other professional editing software)
• Ability to work with a variety of video, camera, and audio equipment
• Expertise in and demonstrated experience producing professional-grade photographs (including retouching, color correcting, etc.)
• Strong understanding of professional-grade lighting for video and photography
• Knowledge of different video formats and video file conversions and the ability to convert video files in multiple formats
• Expert in video color correction, photo retouching, and sound mixing
• Ability to tell a captivating story in various formats, from short teasers to long-form videos
• Excellent script writing, editorial, and storytelling skills (including creating storyboards.)
• Working knowledge of how to conceptualize/produce effective videos for social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
• Highly collaborative and organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deadline-driven situations
• Exceptional management skills and experience working with a digital “content hub” accessed by multiple parties (i.e., creative database)
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision but with a keen sense of knowing when to escalate an issue
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Essential Functions

• Form strong relationships and collaborate with departments and partners to identify video and photo needs; provide strategic and creative recommendations that maximize all content capture opportunities (i.e., photo and video combined shoots, b-roll footage, etc.)
• Establish and ensure the application of industry best practices across all video and photo production activities, including: pre-planning (i.e., creative brief, script, storyboarding, budget, timeline, etc.), content capture (i.e., scouting locations, securing required permits, releases, etc.), post-production work and on time delivery.
• Monitor and stay current on video and photo trends, editing techniques and styles, as well as content platforms.
• Manage all digital and physical media assets (video and photo) including: organization, tagging, distributing, archiving and storage (including all applicable sites.)
• Properly secure and maintain all production equipment.
• Ensure technical compliance with Midland College Brand Standards & Guidelines across all video and photo projects.
• Execute other duties, as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• The person in this position needs to frequently move or drive to other locations on and off campus
• This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
• The ability to see details of objects that are at a close range and see differences between colors, shades, and brightness
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Duties indoors and some outdoors
• Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events

Security Sensitivity

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

Pay Statement
Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Number
P01183S2016

Open Date: 01/22/2024

Position Available: Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application and resume. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.

EEO Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.