Visual Media Specialist/ Cinematographer (Waco)

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Essential Functions:

Core Values Demonstration:

* Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, students, and members of the community.

Visual Production:

* Research, curate, and create visual assets for video platforms that inspire and build trust internally and externally.
* Source and transform ideas into compelling visual products by crafting stories, copy editing, storyboarding, setting up shots, editing, color grading, developing, and shooting material to achieve the goals of departments, campuses, and the college.
* Understand and be able to perform all aspects of production from concept creation development through post production.
* Modify and edit existing visual assets or create new ones to promote content in other channels.
* Operate various types of equipment including but not limited to cinematic cameras, digital still cameras, lighting and audio equipment, and adobe suite (MAC OS.)

Collaboration and Communication:

* Collaborate with teammates in leadership, marketing, student learning and student services, finance and facilities, as well as external constituents to create and source visual assets.
* Illustrate concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement and related aesthetic concepts.
* Work with the integrated marketing team to establish a streamlined pre and post production process.
* Develop and manage a library of visual assets and content to help you and others locate appropriate assets from our growing inventory.
* Create and manage processes for requesting new visual assets as well as using assets from the existing inventory.
* Foster a culture of creative excellence; explain the thinking behind creative asset strategies and decisions, and share best practices with team members.

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

* Associate's Degree, Bachelor's degree preferred in Film, Marketing, or a related field
* Highly qualified experience in broadcasting, Film, Digital Media, or a related field may also be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
* 5 years proven experience in areas such as documentaries, television, or movie production
* Strong understanding of cinematography principles, lighting techniques, and audio production
* Ability to set up, test, operate, and troubleshoot equipment
* Familiarity with storytelling and visual communication skills
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
* Experience with photography, publications/print media/graphic design
* Proficient Expert with Adobe Creative Suite
* Experience with social media and marketing, strategic communications, advertising/promotions
* Experience with supervision on set
* Project/Campaign Management

Application Requirement:

To be eligible for an interview, please submit your resume and provide a link to your online portfolio/demos as part of your application. Applications without a portfolio/demo provided will not be considered.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.