Multimedia Producer

Job Title: Multimedia Producer

Reporting Relationship: Creative & Communication Director

Unit: Central Administration

Department: Marketing Operations

Campus Location: Maxwell Center - Marion, IN

Summary of Position: The Media Producer is a team lead and is responsible for developing, editing and overseeing a range of stylized visuals and compelling stories in the form of videography and still photography for varied platforms. Projects will range in scope and complexity and will support the university’s strategic goals for administration, student recruitment, academic and non-academic programs for students, alumni relations, and more.

Duties and Responsibilities

Video & Photo

Serve as primary videographer responsible for creating and/or implementing strategies incorporating video support of institutional objectives

Serve as secondary photographer as needed

Responsible for the creation, management and delivery of video and/or photography from concept to final production which includes executing the project development process from initial client consultation to concept creation, scripting, storyboarding, set design and set up, lighting, shooting, editing, final delivery and post project assessment

Work with the IWU administration, academic and operational unites to ensure that people, events, meetings, special occasions, and physical spaces are captured visually in both video and in still photography

Edits and formats multimedia images using state of the art equipment and software

Travel as needed to locations and events Other duties as assigned

Team Lead

Collaborates with Director to develop strategy for creative execution on media projects

Communicate creative briefs and concepts to the media team as well as set and manage expectations around work allocation

Support media team to manage their time effectively in order to meet marketing needs

Manage and oversee video pre-production planning

Prepare and justify job allocation

Proof, review, and evaluate all media deliverables to ensure high quality outcomes that meet marketing objectives and maintain brand consistency

Provides assistance and training on photographic and multimedia equipment and related software to interns and team as needed

Makes recommendations for the best approach to photographic or video assignments Interacts with vendors and outsourcing resources as needed on larger projects

Manages a comprehensive library of images and video

Oversees maintenance and cataloging of all video and photography equipment recommendations for new or improved technology or equipment

Follow up with clients / brand manages to evaluate projects and their effectiveness

Supervise student workers and videographer

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Communication, Media Arts, Photography, Film/Videography or a related field

Experience

Three (3+) or more years of video and production experience

Required Skills

Must be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator) and able to function in a Mac environment

Must be able to tell stories creatively and concisely with a demonstrated skill in composition, lighting and sound

Thorough knowledge of production techniques and equipment, including DSLRs, professional camcorders, mics, continuous and strobe lighting, interviewing, etc.

Knowledge of cameras from DSLR to HDV

General knowledge of production principles and practices for photography and videography media

Ability to develop, create, stage and/or produce professional quality visuals and evaluate production effectiveness in meeting objectives

Ability to acquire skill in and adapt to changes in technology quickly

Ability to demonstrate a high degree of initiative and willingness to accept responsibility

Ability to work with a team in a highly collaborative environment

Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Ability to demonstrate a customer service attitude and to develop effective working relationships with internal and external constituents

Ability to travel and work outside normal business hours or weekends when required as shoots can take place in locations outside of Marion, Indiana

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.