Content Creator Job at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

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  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • Blacksburg, VA

Job Description

Content Creator

Job no: 530450

Work type: Staff

Senior management: VP Facilities

Department: VP Facilities Chief of Staff

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Categories: Communications / Public Relations / Marketing

Job Description

Elevate the work of the Division of Facilities and its people through content creation. The division provides safe, inclusive, accessible, sustainable, mission-centric, partner-focused, and cost-effective spaces that preserve, foster, complement, and advance Virginia Tech's distinct senses of place and service.

Reporting to the communications manager for the Division of Facilities, the content creator will provide photo and video content for use on the division's website, in print publications, in advertising, in public relations outreach, across social media platforms, in email communications, and in other media as needs arise. In collaboration with the communications manager, division leadership, and other team members, the content creator will seek out opportunities for visual storytelling and provide support for internal training. The content creator will also assist with script writing, photo/video captioning, and photo/video asset management.

The content creator will also - in collaboration with university and contractor project managers - aid with the construction and maintenance process through drone inspection, surveying, photos, videos, and other services.

The content creator may also help with motion design as needs arise.

The ideal candidate will have proven ability to create visual content appropriate for a range of audiences and platforms, including long-form videos and polished photos suitable for storytelling and short-form and unpolished videos and photos suitable for social media. The ideal candidate will also have experience developing content that advances organizational brand identity, mission, and vision. The ideal candidate must also have experience operating a drone, ideally in a construction environment.

Required Qualifications
•Demonstrated professional experience in both photography and videography (internships are acceptable).
•Detailed knowledge of photography/videography lighting.
•Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently deliver high quality results on time and on budget.
•Proficiency with content creation software including Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and more.
•Experience developing photos and video content for a variety of social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and Threads.
•Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
•Strong team player with the ability to work effectively with partners and employees at all levels.
•Proficient in independently scheduling and executing photo and video shoots.
•Proficient in drone operations, including holding an active Part 107 FAA Remote Pilot Certificate or other applicable FAA authorization.
•Proficiency in Microsoft and Google platforms, especially Google Drive and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications
•Experience creating photo and video content in the construction industry.
•Experience in drone operations for the construction industry.
•Experience creating content that advances organizational brand identity, mission, and vision.
•Experience using project management tools such as Wrike.
•Experience creating motion design content.

Pay Band

4

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$50,000 - $60,000

Review Date

August 16, 2024

Additional Information

A portfolio demonstrating in the following is required as part of this application:
•Photography
•Videography
•Drone content creation
•Content appropriate for social media trends

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opshr-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: August 21, 2024

Applications close:

Job Tags

For contractors, Internship, Remote job,

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