Marketing Videographer and Photographer

Special Instructions to Applicants: • Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and a link to portfolio of work. Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Skills • Advanced knowledge of professional video production, including camera operation, lighting, and audio capture • Advanced knowledge of professional photography (portraits and events) • Proficiency in industry-standard editing and design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Lightroom • Strong visual literacy with a keen eye for composition, pacing, and visual storytelling • Solid ability to develop creative, engaging narratives aligned with institutional messaging • Advanced knowledge of digital asset management systems and post-production workflows • Advanced knowledge of multimedia storytelling strategies tailored for digital platforms and experience creating content optimized for social media, web, broadcast, and digital advertising • Effective ability to produce platform-native content in varied formats, including vertical, square, and widescreen • Demonstrated ability to transform creative concepts into compelling images and stories that align with institutional messaging • Comfort working both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with a service-oriented mindset • Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage a variety of simultaneous projects within tight deadlines Essential Functions • Support the Director of Digital Media Strategy on content plans and capture • Participate in the full video production process, including pre-production planning, scripting, filming, editing, and post-production delivery • Photography and photo image editing • Collaborate with stakeholders to shape storytelling goals, develop visual treatments, and pitch content ideas aligned with university priorities • Tailor and repurpose video content for specific platforms and audiences, using best practices in visual storytelling and performance optimization • Produce short-form and long-form video content for use in campaigns, news media, social media, websites, and digital marketing • Ensure brand consistency, accessibility, and production quality across all content • Capture b-roll, interviews, and on-location footage including events, labs, classrooms, and campus environments • Maintain organized media asset libraries and follow established production workflows and naming conventions • Support cross-channel storytelling as part of integrated campaigns (photo and video capture) • Stay current with emerging visual trends, tools, and social formats; recommend creative approaches to enhance storytelling and reach • Work collaboratively across Public Affairs and with campus partners to ensure content reflects Rice’s mission, values, and visual identity If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or [email protected] for support.