SUNY Fredonia is looking for the next member of its talented, award-winning Marketing and Communications team. We are looking for a Marketing Videographer/Editor to produce creative multimedia stories that targets audiences (prospective students and their families as well as donors) to build university awareness and engagement. The Marketing Videographer/Editor will develop, produce, direct, shoot, and edit strategic, engaging video stories for the Fredonia website, social media, and digital advertising as well as for senior administrative offices including the Office of the President. This person will also coordinate video production and asset management with other departments on campus.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the successful candidate will:

• Shoot and edit video of academic and campus life and its attributes to produce engaging videos for multiple platforms to successfully market the university to its targeted audiences.
• Produce short-form written articles to accompany video production.
• Post digital video and content to Fredonia's official social media accounts.
• Initiate and facilitate meetings with campus departments to discuss marketing needs and create digital content to advance marketing and recruitment efforts.
• Work directly with digital advertising vendors to provide relevant marketing content (video, still photos, audio)
• Coordinate and collaborate on strategic marketing content for video and digital.
• Operate the campus-owned drone aircraft to capture aerial images of campus
• Take still photography, using university-provided DSLR camera, of campus images, such as students/faculty staff, and special events.
• Coordinate/give feedback to video production interns within the department.
• Monitor social media channels and alert campus leadership of trends any items that require immediate attention
• Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated contemporary video storytelling and video marketing skills (please include link to prior video work in application materials)
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of video and DSLR cameras and associated equipment, and post-production workflows and technology,
• ability to utilize DSLR camera to take still photography of campus people, places and/or events;
• Demonstrated ability to post content to social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.);
• Demonstrated ability to write short and long-form article to accompany video stories;
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously;
• Demonstrated ability to manage and archive multimedia content;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse and talented marketing/communications staff, the larger university community and represent a diverse campus community in representative material;
• Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation, including ability to set up and carry equipment up to 30lbs;
• Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to travel;

This is a full-time,12 month, term appointed, UUP represented position (SL3 Senior Staff Assistant) beginning June 1, 2025 at a salary of $55,151.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution;
• Two years experience in high-quality video production;
• Proficiency in non-linear editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro and other programs within the Adobe Creative Suite
• A current FAA license to operate a drone aircraft OR the ability and willingness to obtain FAA license through training and licensing supplied by the university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated contemporary video storytelling and video marketing skills (please include link to prior video work in application materials)
• Bachelor's Degree in Communication with specialization in video production from an accredited institution;
• Two years experience in high-quality video production at a professional, commercial production facility.

About SUNY Fredonia

The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 80+ majors and 50+ minors. Fredonia is consistently ranked as a top public university for academics, value, and social mobility. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success. The 256-acre campus, known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 ½ hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto. Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords res...idents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter. SUNY provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Fredonia's faculty and staff focus on ensuring that all students will achieve the Institutional Learning Goals: -SKILLED Develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge -CONNECTED Engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship -CREATIVE Demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation -RESPONSIBLE Activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism.

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