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Virginia Tech · 2 months ago

Visual Storytelling Specialist, ExperienceVT

Blacksburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$42K/yr - $46K/yr

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The Visual Storytelling Specialist will develop and execute the visual storytelling aspects of the ExperienceVT communications strategy, leading a team of student interns to enhance messaging through innovative videography and photography.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the visual storytelling aspects of the ExperienceVT communications strategy, including capturing video and photos at various events and initiatives

Lead a team of student interns to uplift messaging around Experience VT, our Aspirations for Student Learning, and our Principles of Community, specifically using a variety of styles of videography and photography

Bring innovative, enterprising ideas to the communications and marketing team and stay current with emerging technologies, platforms, and visual storytelling trends and best practices

Qualification

Digital photographyVideographyAdobe Creative SuiteCamera operationSocial media contentCustomer serviceEditing skillsCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsWriting skills

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of digital photography and videography, including professional-level techniques and standards, along with mobile content creation

Experience in the operation and maintenance of cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and other photographic and video equipment

Experience supervising student employees

Recent portfolio showing demonstrated talent for visual communication

Experience managing photography and video storage and databases

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Lightroom

Demonstrated excellence in communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal

Strong time management and organizational skills, working independently and as part of a team on multiple tasks and projects; including the ability to prioritize projects and tasks based on workflow and current deadlines