Virginia is hiring: Photographer in Richmond

We leverage the power of our institutional knowledge to deliver results, foster an equitable and supportive work environment to empower our talent, and work hard to tell impactful stories about VCU and VCU Health.The Photographer is responsible for contributing to VCU Enterprise Marketing and Communications (EMC) visual storytelling expertise by creating bold visual messages that inspire viewers to connect with the VCU brand. The Photographer serves as a proactive champion for advancing the VCU brand through creating compelling videos that shape favorable brand perceptions for VCU.The Photographer position requires a multi-talented expert, able to produce still photography ranging from high-end marketing imagery that embodies the VCU brand to news, portraiture and basic news/social media video. It's equal parts conceptual and executional -- with the ability to bring ideas big and small to life through photography and basic video. It requires a talent that's unafraid to push creative frontiers, experiment, and encourage others to do the same. The Photographer will create and produce high-quality content for brand marketing, brand journalism, owned websites, social media platforms, and various other media channels that meet the strategic needs of the university.Core FunctionsCandidates must possess a solid understanding of current photography and video techniques and trends that inform structured storytelling that move viewers to connect with the VCU brand.Particular emphasis on the candidate’s demonstrated ability to create brand storytelling through exemplary photography skills.A proficient communicator of visual creative strategy, with the ability to provide, take and deliver up an approved creative direction.The ability to manage multiple photography and video news assignments with great attention to detail.The position collaborates with the following key functional areas:Director of Photography and Video, MarketingExecutive Creative Director, MarketingDigital Director, MarketingDirector of VCU News OperationsDirector of Public Relations, Monroe Park CampusDirector of Public Relations, VCU HealthDirector of Video, VCU Health #J-18808-Ljbffr