Videographer jobs in Bakersfield, CA

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Media Production Specialist II

UNION CODE: R09

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month.

WORKPLACE TYPE: Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $4,000 - $5,300

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $3,761 - $6,803

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by 01/26/2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The mission of the Office of Marketing and Communications is to elevate and protect the California State University, Bakersfield brand, and inform and inspire the community through storytelling. The department, which is under the division of University Advancement, works to drive engagement between the university and key target audiences in this region and beyond.

Under general supervision of the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Videographer/Photographer performs a full range of assignments related to production projects in photography, video, or other multimedia. The incumbent is responsible for improving visual storytelling at the university, capturing creative, high-quality photos and video for a variety of platforms, including web, email, social media, television, events, and other venues. This position is responsible for all stages of production, including planning, storyboarding, scheduling, writing, directing, shooting, staging, and editing productions. The incumbent coordinates production activities with support staff and students as needed as well as serves as a lead to multimedia student assistants.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Video Production

• Plan videos, schedule video shoots, write scripts, storyboard content and coordinate with a variety of subjects requiring the regular use of judgement and discretion to interpret needs and make production decisions.
• Set timelines, determine desired video composition, perform interviews or preliminary research, and adjust content to achieve desired effect.
• Using considerable ingenuity, brainstorm and execute videos that elevate the university brand, such as student success stories, donor impact stories, fundraising videos, videos for key university events, alumni features, and more.
• Operate video cameras and make technical decisions regarding appropriate lighting, shooting angels, placements, sound, etc.
• Capture high-quality, candid/action video and maintain library of b-roll.
• Film speeches and campus messages for university leadership and other stakeholders.
• Document campus life regularly, staying alert and ready to capture unplanned multimedia storytelling opportunities.
• Edit and assemble final visual/audio material, ensuring brand consistency across all productions.
• Produce a variety of video (short-form and long-form) for various platforms, such as television, advertisements, websites, social media, email newsletters, events, etc.
• Maintain university YouTube/video hosting accounts and keep video files organized.
• Ensure videos are accessible to people with disabilities (e.g. captioned, etc.).
• Maintain video equipment.
• Advise campus units on videography best practices through collaboration and training.
• Keep abreast on videography best practices and take part in training opportunities.
• Train, advise, and provide lead work direction to multimedia student assistants.
• Collect and maintain signatures for video model release forms.

Photography

• Produce high-quality photography for a wide range of university digital and print mediums that reflect the university’s visual identity.
• Arrange photoshoots, including identifying location, equipment, and participants.
• Capture creative candid/action photos that exemplify vibrant student life and academic experiences.
• Document campus life, quickly identifying unplanned photo storytelling opportunities.
• Plan and produce photography for key university events and provide images for departments and offices when required.
• Capture headshots, group photos, or other planned photos needed for university business.
• Optimize lighting and composition of university photography.
• Store photos in organized, accessible formats, ensuring images are named correctly, tagged and that the photo archive is maintained.
• Conduct post-production image editing.
• Maintain photographic equipment.
• Advise campus units on photography best practices.
• Keep abreast on photography best practices and take part in training opportunities.
• Collect and maintain signatures for photo model release forms.

Other Job Duties

• Maintain and track inventory of multimedia equipment owned by the university.
• Collect and maintain signatures for photo/video model release forms.
• May coordinate with outside vendors, media sites, or companies as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Attend training and maintain skill currency as appropriate to safely and effectively complete assignments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience in still and motion picture photography, including a thorough knowledge of video production techniques.

LICENSES – Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) –

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Thorough knowledge of the full range of production techniques including sound recording, graphics, television, photography, videotaping, lighting, editing methods and equipment.
• Ability to set up and operate a wide variety of production equipment, including set-up for multi-camera video productions.
• Ability to learn techniques in the development of television, film, radio, or multimedia productions.
• Computer skills to operate digital and analog production-related editing and duplication equipment.
• Solid to advanced photographic capabilities, as well as photographic processing and manipulation skills. Knowledge and understanding of film speed, light, and color requirements.
• Ability to use and maintain studio, camera, and related equipment.
• Well-developed organizational skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Prior experience or proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite Software, knowledgeable of Final Cut Pro in various editions, various types of cameras including; JVC cameras, DSLR camera equipment (including stabilizers, tripods, audio equipment, lighting), and motion software.
• Proven editing skills, storytelling skills with demonstrated experience taking a project from ideation to production and strong organizational skills to develop storyboards and shot lists.
• Ability to develop, create, stage and/or produce professional quality visuals and evaluate production effectiveness in meeting objectives.
• Working knowledge of tools for authoring interactive multimedia products delivered via a variety of synchronous and asynchronous techniques.
• Strong research skills and broad knowledge of resources and techniques which communicate information through multimedia productions.
• Ability to understand operating procedures and underlying technology to use and troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Ability to provide lead work and project direction to other staff.
• Ability to work with and train students involved in production projects.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Drone operator license.
• Experience with MacOS Operating System, Adobe Creative Cloud programs such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects; Audacity Sound Recording Program; Box storage system, or other related programs and software.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: MEDIUM WORK – up to 40% of the activities involve sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling or walking; lifting heavy weight objects limited to 50 pounds; may involve pushing and pulling objects within the weight limits.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION: It shall be the policy of the CSU in filling vacant CSUEU bargaining Units 2, 5, 7 & 9 positions to fill such vacancies from among qualified individuals currently employed on-campus except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet campus workforce diversity goals or to provide specialized skills and abilities that are not available from current employees.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: Limited: The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

EEO STATEMENT: California State University, Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.