Videographer/Photographer

Videographer/Photographer Job Code 3260 Department Marketing & Communications Employment Type Permanent Apply Now

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we work, stand and create.

Please note that internal job postings are open only to current permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees and temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service.

The Videographer/Photographer supports the Marketing & Communications team in the creation of videography and photography aimed at target audiences to grow and promote the OCAD University (OCAD U) brand and drive other targeted metrics.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Create and produce digital video content to effectively build narratives and storytelling, including, but not limited to weekly videos (approximately two to three minutes in length each), longer form videos or shorter promotional videos, etc.

Act as a solo production crew on shoots including coordinating shoots, scouting locations, shooting, interviewing subjects, and post-production editing

Act as photographer for events, special projects, and the University’s social media, including both staged and candid media

Create and manage a production tracking calendar for ongoing projects

Conceptualize, research, and pitch video stories following daily deadlines

Work with graphic design team to ensure video and photography develop and reflect brand synergy, including creation of thumbnail images, on-screen graphics, and other needs as required

Support the Marketing & Communications office in other related tasks contributing to the successful operation of the unit

Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in marketing or digital content creation, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of four (4) years of experience successfully producing videos and photography aimed a youth demographic

Proven expertise in understanding and marketing to the target audience with relevant content 

Proven results in producing short videos on short timelines

Proven experience in narrative building and story chasing

Proven experience working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting daily production deadlines

Demonstrated ability to quickly translate jargon and academic language into plain language for the target audience

Demonstrated ability to quickly figure out the most important information and the heart of a story and how to make it compelling for the target audience

Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit compelling video with daily deadlines that would appeal to the target audience; proficiency in Adobe Premiere is ideal

Demonstrated experience as an efficient interviewer who asks the right questions and puts people at ease

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to understand journey mapping and the importance of building meaningful connections

Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty

Compensation: OPSEU Unit I, Appendix B, Grade B2; $66,925.74 to $87,958.44 per annum

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, for a total of 35 hours per week.

Interested internal permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 or temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service applicants are invited to submit an updated *resume and cover letter ( PDF ) by selecting “Apply Now” below, no later than Friday, June 21, 2024.

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