Editor and Media Specialist

• • Produce assigned and self-initiated videos that market Rutgers Business School’s graduate and undergraduate programs, student experiences, alumni successes, and faculty research in a compelling, creative, engaging, and professional style
  • Coordinate distribution to a wide audience through the Rutgers Business School YouTube channel, website, social media and other platforms
  • Write, edit and photograph with an enthusiasm for video storytelling for all projects
  • Utilize digital video editing systems such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, photo editing programs, and content management systems
  • Occasionally fulfill dual functions in both video and photography
  • Manage multiple projects with varying deadlines for the RBS Community
  • Collaborate with colleagues within different areas of RBS offering creative new ideas for presenting video content about academic programs, academic research, student experiences and alumni successes
  • Monitor emerging trends in videography and social media and new features on social media that enhance the use of video
  • Continually build on current knowledge and skills to stay relevant within the evolving field of Marketing

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, PR, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• A minimum of two years of successful proven experience in copy-writing, speech writing, campaign creation, and brand strategy in a high-paced organization or institution
• Requires experience with high-level training in videography that is demonstrated with a degree or certificate
• Minimum requirement of three years of experience working as a videographer with demonstrable storytelling, video production, video editing and writing skills
• Must demonstrate an experienced knowledge and usage of high-end digital cameras, lighting, and audio recording equipment; photography fundamentals;
• Must be knowledgeable about social media platforms and be comfortable posting video content on YouTube and other platforms
• Must demonstrate skills in writing, editing, photography and an enthusiasm for video storytelling
• Must be able to provide examples of video content that integrated with websites as well as social media platforms
• Possess an ability to problem-solve, develop sound solutions based on best practices and resourcefulness, be both creative and efficient, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
• Must be able to collaborate with varying members of the RBS and RU-N Community to conceive, plan and execute the production of high-quality video content that can be used to professionally market Rutgers Business School, its programs, student successes and faculty research
• Experience in higher education communications, an appreciation for the academic community and an environment where life-long learning is promoted.
• Knowledge of photography fundamentals and experience in photography.
• Must be experienced shooting video on Canon, Sony or Panasonic video cameras and using other critical equipment such as lighting, storyboarding software, and Mac Pro non-linear editing systems with multiple monitor setups
• Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge and degree of familiarity working with Premier, Photo Shop and other software necessary to produce high-quality video content
• Rutgers Business School has buildings on two campuses, one in Newark and the other in Piscataway (New Brunswick). A successful candidate will be expected to shoot video at both locations, requiring some travel and a familiarity with the two distinct campuses.
• The need to film on both campuses may require traveling between locations and transporting heavy equipment (50 pounds or more) from one campus to another
• Ability to work on weekends and evenings when necessary
• A valid driver’s license is required