Photographer

Photographer

Job no: 494756

Work type: Administrative (Full Time)

Location: Marion, IN

Categories: Admissions/Recruiting/Enrollment

Reporting Relationship: Media Producer

Unit: Central Administration

Department: Marketing Operations-Central Administration

Campus

Location:

Maxwell Center, Marion, IN

The Indiana Wesleyan University Photographer 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.

• Serve as the primary team member responsible for creating and/or implementing strategies incorporating video/photography in support of institutional objectives
• Responsible for the creation, management and delivery of photography and/or videos from concept to final production including executing the project development process from initial client consultation to concept creation, scripting, storyboarding, set design and setup, lighting, shooting, editing, final delivery and post‑project assessment
• Work with all university administration, academic and operational units to ensure that people, events, meetings, special occasions, and physical spaces are captured visually in both video and still photography
• Edit and format multimedia images using state of the art equipment and software
• Provide assistance and training on photographic and multimedia equipment and related software to interns and staff as needed
• Make recommendations for the best approach to photographic or video assignments
• Interact with vendors and outsourcing resources as needed on larger projects
• Manage a comprehensive library of images and video
• Maintain and catalog all video and photography equipment
• Review new developments in videography and photography and provide recommendations for technology improvements
• Follow up with clients to evaluate projects and their effectiveness
• Travel as needed to locations and events

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

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

• Two or more (2+) years of video and/or photography production experience

• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator) and able to function in a Mac environment
• Ability to tell stories creatively and concisely with 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
• Ability to acquire skill and adapt to changes in technology quickly
• Ability to demonstrate 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 develop effective working relationships with internal and external constituents
• Ability to travel and work outside normal business hours or weekends as required

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…