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Associate Director for Video & Multimedia Production - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Associate Director for Video & Multimedia Production produces high-quality, high-impact content aimed at building and reinforcing connections with Georgetown’s alumni and donors. Under the supervision of the Senior Director for Video and Multimedia, the Associate Director produces primarily digital video (along with some additional photography, audio, multimedia event design content) for distribution on Georgetown’s digital platforms and live events, with a particular focus on alumni relations, awards programs, campaigns, fundraising, and special events. The Associate Director is an innovative and experienced video production team member with strong technical experience and a passion for storytelling. The Associate Director generates ideas, proposes projects, and executes video production through the post production process.

With little oversight, they collaborate content partners across the Advancement team and broader university, and also to execute tasks independently.

Work Interactions

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Multimedia, the Associate Director for Video & Multimedia Production works closely with the OA Comms Strategy & Operations team and the Director of University Photography; and partners with the broader Advancement Communications team, which includes writers, editors, designers, web designers, content delivery experts, and strategic planning partners.

As well, they provide an inclusive lens and approach to interviewing alumni, faculty, staff, students, and donors of all backgrounds and life experiences, while incorporating such perspectives into content

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 3 to 5 years of work experience in video production and post-production capacity – for example, studio, agency, freelance
• Expertise in filming and in non-linear editing platforms (Adobe Premiere/Final Cut)
• Strong storytelling ability and understanding of how to develop and construct a coherent narrative
• Knowledge of online/offline production workflow
• Ability to self-manage and to organize workload around tight deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to creating content that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to shoot and edit video, manage audio, shoot photos, and produce motion graphics/animation
• Knowledge of software-based non-linear video editing toward producing content in this position
• Storytelling - the ability to craft a compelling narrative in a high quality content delivery that is authentic and on-message
• Clear understanding and delivery of artistic vision with content partners toward bringing ideas to life
• Ability to collaborate on creative and efficiently scale production for delivery
• Solid asset management toward improving the post production workflows and archiving
• Availability to travel and work occasional nights or weekends

Preferred qualifications

• Working knowledge of motion graphics software (After Effects or similar)
• Photo editing capabilities, including working knowledge of Photoshop/Lightroom
• Graphic design capabilities

Georgetown University’s Office of Advancement is committed to a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our colleagues and the Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown’s mission. We invite you to learn more about the Office of Advancement, our Jesuit values, and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.