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Job Title Assistant Director for Videography and Photography

Department UNIVERSITY MARKETING

Position Number FP659A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The position plays a key role in supporting the mission of the university and the division by helping to execute the integrated marketing communications plan. This position creates and leads the University Communication’s still and motion picture strategy and production of photography and videography assets to enhance the University’s reputation, student recruitment, and brand image in alignment with University standards. This includes working directly with and supervising photographers and videographers who deliver still imagery and digital marketing video acquisition. The position collaborates with faculty, staff, and departments to identify video needs and develop project scope including production timelines and budget. This position presents compelling stories and key messages through video and photography and maximizes the quality and frequency of marketing videos and strategy for digital consumption including but not limited to social media, broadcast, or streaming. Using advanced knowledge of visual storytelling, this position uses creative thinking to create original still and video assets to promote the University.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree in Film, Marketing, Advertising, Journalism, Communications, Business Administration or other related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with Master’s equivalent of experience in previously mentioned fields.

+ Considerable knowledge of visual branding and storytelling strategies and tactics as part of an integrated communications strategy.

+ Considerable technical knowledge and experience of the principles of analogue and digital video capture.

+ Considerable knowledge and experience of effective customer service and problem- resolution techniques when serving diverse customers.

+ Working knowledge and familiarity with DSLR equipment.

+ Some knowledge of still photography skills.

+ Exceptional oral and written communication skills including writing interview questions and video scripts, and communicating complex subjects in a compelling, expressive and creative manner.

+ Strong project management skills to effectively work on short projects with tight deadlines as well as long-term video campaigns that require multiple shoots, scheduling, and editing.

+ Proficient skill in the operation of production equipment including video cameras and recorders, audio recording equipment.

+ Proficient skill in the operation of video editing software and/or web-based video applications.

+ Proficient skill in the operation of drone videography and photography.

+ Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with University departments, faculty, staff, and students and outside vendors, agencies and contacts.

+ Must hold an FAA Part 107 Small UAS Rule (Part 107) drone remote pilot license or be willing to study for the exam and obtain the license and any necessary state of Virginia certificates or licenses within six months of employment.

+ Considerable experience with non-linear digital editing software such as, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or Avid to piece raw footage into a cohesive video story.

+ Considerable experience operating video cameras and camera controls, ensuring the proper selection of shutter speeds, apertures, lens types, filters and effects.

+ Working experience in management of photography and/or videography personnel.

+ Working experience developing and executing visual storytelling strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 05/21/2025

Open Until Filled No

Application Review Date 06/11/2025

Job Close Date 06/11/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Provide video reel and photography portfolio.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

The Office of University Communications shares Old Dominion University’s vision, mission and successes with both the campus community and the world at large. Through news and media relations, marketing and branding, photography and video, and numerous digital platforms, our office touts the University’s accomplishments and engages Monarchs past, present and future.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

+ Media Portfolio

Supplemental Questions

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