Senior Video Communications Coordinator
Position Information
Position Title
Senior Video Communications Coordinator
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Senior Video Communications Coordinator leads the development of strategic video communication solutions to promote UIW and enhance storytelling for prospective students. Position is responsible for the preproduction, production, and postproduction phases of all video projects, including the development of graphics to enhance videos, as well as collaborating with UIW administrative offices to organize photoshoots. The Senior Video Communications Coordinator reports to Assistant Director of Digital Strategy & Marketing.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Job Duties
Job Duty Name
Video/Photography
Description of Job Duties
- Plan, create, shoot, direct, and edit, video and photography content to support enrollment initiatives.
- Oversee video and photography projects.
- Guide the Video Communication Coordinator with production of quality and engaging content for the Office of Admissions.
- Collect and maintain a database of B-roll content for use on a wide range of projects.
- Guide location scouting, staging, lighting, and direct set preparation.
- Maintain video and audio equipment and propose new equipment that helps meet the needs of production.
- Maintain library of video and photo assets.
- Maintain visual content management for the University’s virtual tours.
- Lead video shoot set up and breakdown, and photography, training for team.
Job Duty Name
Graphics
Description of Job Duties
- Create and utilize graphics in admissions marketing and in videos to enhance messaging, present the University brand to solicit admissions options.
- Adhere to web accessibility best practices in digital presentation.
Job Duty Name
Collaboration With Internal/External Partners
Description of Job Duties
- Collaborate with UIW administrative offices to reinforce the UIW brand through admissions publications and promotional items. Cooperate with third-party vendors, online aggregators, and partners to keep purchased and organic messaging/listings accurate.
- Collaborate with internal team to develop and maintain project plans, including timelines, internal processes, and deliverables and ensure timelines are consistently met.
- Collaborate with respective departments to create audio ads and content.
- Identify and implement new editing and storytelling technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on video content production and post-production processes, providing support to the Strategy & Enrollment division’s scope projects.
- Set the tone for the video expectations, providing lead direction, offering guidance, instruction and training to the Video Communications Coordinator.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Superior skills with video production including Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom and other editing equipment.
- Strong skills with sound systems for shooting video indoors/outdoors and multiple styles.
- Expert level in photography, lighting, and editing software.
- Proven video and digital graphics skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator.
- Ability to learn and produce audio ads and content.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to organize, manage and meet goals/project deliverables with a detail-oriented work style.
- Ability to meet short deadlines while thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven social media management experience using specialized video formats for an organization or business.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree. Note that up to two (2) years of additional experience will be considered for two (2) years of education on a year for year basis.
Required Work Experience
Five (5) years of experience in photography, videography, or related communications position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Photography, Marketing or related field.
- Higher education work experience.
- Master’s Degree.
- FAA Drone Certification.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.
Work Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with occasional evening and weekends to meet departmental nees.
Physical Demands
- Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs of equipment to use with or without a tripod, as well as general transportation of videography equipment.
- Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively shoot video, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.
- Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat to set-up and shoot video.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
AS1890PO
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date
02/01/2024
Position End Date
(if temporary)
Reports to
Assistant Director of Strategy and Marketing
Salary
$52,500-$55,000 Annualized
Open Date
01/04/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Demo Reel Data
Optional Documents
- Other Document
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
UIW Website
HigherEdJobs.com
HispanicsinHigherEd.com
BlacksInHigherEd.com
WomenAndHigherEd.com
VeteransinHigherEd.com
Indeed
Personal Referral
Employee Referral
Other
If you selected other, please tell us where?
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and five year of experience in photography, videography, or related communications position. Up to 2 years of additional experience will be considered for up to two (2) years of education on a year for year basis. Do you have at least one of the following?
No
Yes, Bachelors + 5 years of required experience
Yes, 90 college hours + 6 years of required experience
Yes, Associates/60 college hours + 7 years of required experience
* How many years of cumulative experience do you have in photography, videography, or related communications position?
Less than 5 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 or more years
* Describe your experience, if any, creating dynamic written, graphic, and video content.
(Open Ended Question)
* Identify the video editing software, if any, with which you have direct experience. Rate your experience in each based on the following scale-None, Minimal, Limited, Proficient, Advanced, & Expert.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you currently have a valid driver license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?
No
Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old
About Organization
With over 135 years of tradition, the University of the Incarnate Word is committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. UIW programs constitute a liberal education that fosters a well-grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition toward lifelong learning, and an acceptance of responsibility for the ethical consequences of our ideas and actions. UIW is the largest Catholic university in the state and the fourth largest private university in Texas. At UIW, we are committed to shaping good minds of strong character that will expand our world, and our universe. UIW students can choose from degrees offered at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. With a beautiful main campus in the heart of San Antonio’s Alamo Heights, UIW has locations throughout San Antonio, South and Central Texas, two campuses in Mexico and European Study Centers in Heidelberg, Germany and Strasbourg, France. UIW is a leader in international education, with over 140 “sister schools” in 44 countries. UIW is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.