Digital Content Producer - Marketing And Communications

Digital Content Producer

University Marketing & Communications

Full-Time

The Digital Content Producer is responsible for developing photo and video to share the brand story of the University. This position will collaborate with a dynamic University Marketing team on creative storytelling and integrated marketing campaigns that generate results. We seek a visionary digital storyteller with an artistic eye for capturing the moments that showcase Southeast.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, shoot, and produce photography and video for the University, utilizing creative and artistic skill, and collaborating with the University Marketing team to ensure all content elevates the University brand

• Develop concepts, scripts, and narrative to tell engaging digital stories

• Develop and execute effective video advertising created for a variety of specific platforms

• Coordinate and perform pre-production activities such as scheduling, shot lists, crew assignments, talent acquisition, location scouting, set design, graphics preparation, and rehearsals

• Perform post-production activities, including scene selection, video and photography editing, graphics, special effects, music selection, and preparing media for distribution to the web, radio, TV, and social media

• Capture the moments that communicate our unique story to our audiences through photography.

• Maintain University photo and video archive for ease of access to photos by University community and to ensure adequate quality and quantity of assets for use

• Enthusiastically collaborate with team members to achieve University goals, create effective campaigns, and elevate the SEMO brand

• Bachelor's degree in digital communications, multimedia, television/film, photojournalism, related field

• Demonstrated experience in performing a variety of creative, artistic and skilled photographic and video storytelling

• Advanced technical knowledge of photographic and video techniques, equipment, editing processes and software, including Adobe Creative Suite, as well as valid UAS Pilot Certification or the ability to be licensed

• Demonstrated experience in applying marketing techniques and messaging to digital content

• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a photo/video archive

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills as well as strong organizational and project management skills

• Ability to occasionally travel and work alternate schedules including evenings and weekends

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 25, 2024.  The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

To Apply:  Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button on the top of the page. You will need to submit the following in order for your application materials to be complete:

• Letter of interest specifically addressing all position requirements

• Current resume

• Link to reel and photographic work samples

• Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):  Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond.  SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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