Content Creator

Job Description

Reporting to the director of communications and marketing for the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, the content creator will provide photography and videography for use on the college’s social media platforms, on websites, alongside online news stories, in email communications, and in other media as needs arise. In collaboration with the college’s communications team, college leadership, faculty, and students, the content creator will seek opportunities for visual storytelling and provide support for internal training. The content creator will be a member of the college’s communications and marketing team and will also assist in staffing events alongside the college’s Advancement team, providing video and photography.

The content provided will align with the college and university priorities and goals. The content creator will be expected to turn around photo and video work quickly, at times within a day or two, depending on the needs. The content creator also may collaborate with the university’s visual team.

The ideal candidate will have proven ability to create photo and video content appropriate for a range of audiences and platforms, from online storytelling to social media. The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating directly with faculty and students.

A portfolio of work is required as part of the initial application.

Required Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in photojournalism, communications, journalism, or related discipline
• Demonstrated professional photography and videography experience, including experience producing videos for a variety of social media audiences
• Experience producing photos and videos to accompany online news stories
• An understanding of photography, video, and/or branding/marketing principles
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing assignments, and organize work to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment to accomplish objectives
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in photojournalism, communications, journalism, or related discipline
  
  

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Review Date

November 20, 2023

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Jenny Boone at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.