Videographer/Photographer - University of Niagara Falls Canada

Position title: Videographer/Photographer

Employment type: Part-time

Location: Niagara Falls (On-site)

Reports to: Associate Director, Marketing

Purpose

The part-time Videographer/Photographer will create high-quality visual content to showcase the university’s academic programs, student life, events, and accomplishments.

This role involves conceptualizing, capturing, and editing photos and videos for use across digital, print, and social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong creative vision and the technical expertise to produce content that reflects the university's mission and brand identity.

Key responsibilities

Videography: Plan, shoot, and edit videos for a variety of purposes, including marketing, admissions, social media, and event documentation.
Photography: Capture professional-quality images of university events, campus scenes, student activities, faculty profiles, and promotional campaigns.
Editing: Retouch and edit photos and videos to meet creative and technical standards, ensuring consistency with the university’s brand guidelines.
Concept development: Collaborate with marketing teams and university departments to develop creative concepts and storyboards for visual projects.
Event coverage: Provide on-site photography and videography coverage for key university events, such as graduations, orientations, lectures, sports games, and fundraisers.
Content management: Organize and maintain a digital library of visual assets for easy access and future use.
Equipment maintenance: Ensure all photography and videography equipment is in excellent working condition and recommend updates or replacements as needed.
Brand consistency: Ensure all visual content aligns with the university’s branding and messaging strategies.
Collaboration: Work closely with students, faculty, and staff to ensure their stories are authentically and compellingly represented.
Training and mentorship: Provide guidance or workshops to students interested in photography and videography (if applicable).

Position requirements

Education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in photography, videography, media production, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
3-5 years of experience in professional photography/videography, preferably in an academic, non-profit, or corporate environment

Skills and abilities

Proficiency in using professional cameras, lighting, and audio equipment
Expertise in photo and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve)
Strong portfolio showcasing photography and videography work, including event coverage, creative projects, and YouTube content
Understanding of YouTube analytics, video SEO, and audience engagement strategies
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with diverse teams.
Knowledge of social media trends and best practices for visual content.

Preferred qualifications

Experience in drone photography/videography and certification (if applicable).
Familiarity with higher education environments.
Basic graphic design skills are a plus.

Working conditions

Part-time position (20 to 24 hours per week) on campus
Flexible schedule, with some hours required on weekends (e.g., open day, Santa parade) and weekday evenings (e.g., events, orientations, open house)
Ability to lift and carry photography/videography equipment
Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor settings, sometimes in varying weather conditions

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Diversity and inclusivity statement

University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

UNF recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact jobs@unfc.ca.

Land acknowledgement

University of Niagara Falls Canada acknowledges that the land we gather on is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Hatiwendaronk and Anishinaabe peoples. We also acknowledge the many other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who call this region home.

We commit to building relationships based on respect, reciprocity, and reconciliation as we work, learn, and gather on this land. Furthermore, we acknowledge that the Niagara region is situated on treaty land, and we stand with all Indigenous peoples, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live.

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