Video Content Creator

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.

Position Summary

The Video Content Creator supports marketing objectives by creating multimedia content that captures audiences’ interests, applying technical and creative storytelling skills, and shepherding content creation projects from start to finish. While the primary purpose is development and production of video content, it is also requires a combination of technical knowledge; a working knowledge of graphic communication including video and audio production, multimedia editing, photography skills; the ability to create storytelling scripts and captions; and an understanding of how multimedia is created and formatted for use on social media and websites. This position requires a dynamic, professional, energetic, creative, highly detailed and organized individual who can balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Principal Duties and Essential Functions

Job duties specific to this position:

• Ideation, planning, scheduling, organizing, and producing content for a variety of platforms, utilizing best practices and techniques.
• Overseeing production needs, including recording content and setting up lighting and audio engineering; ability to move equipment.
• Video editing, color correcting, green screening, animations. This position will need to be versed in audio editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, photo editing programs, and other video/audio tools;
• Researching and assessing new content production methods and technology, and makes recommendations for new equipment and process enhancements, as appropriate;
• Placing content on social media channels and the website;
• Maintaining content library and backups, supplying video footage/content to partnering organizations as needed;
• Oversee and work with external vendors and student interns/work studies to identify and capture content opportunities.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate Degree with significant years of related experience required.
• At least two years of experience preferred, which can include internship experience.
• Possess strong creative writing and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audio, video, graphic and digital production/communication technology
• Must have advanced computer skills related to digital marketing and multimedia development field such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, photo editing programs, and other video/audio tools.
• Working knowledge of web content management systems preferred
• Familiarity with social media platforms preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of the College to effectively communicate information about Le Moyne to an internal or external audience.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the importance of Le Moyne’s Jesuit tradition.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and be attentive to details.
• Must be self-directed, but a team player and have the ability to work under tight deadlines and on several projects simultaneously.

Additional Information:

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded) 
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package 

35 hour work week

Pay Range: $30.00 - $33.50 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.  Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references