Lead Videographer/Photographer

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA). 

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page .

Location: Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square, Edmonton.

Candidate must live in Edmonton and surrounding area.

Working for the University of Alberta 

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Position Summary

As the Lead Videographer/Photographer, you will be responsible for planning, capturing and editing an array of video content and still imagery across our campuses and locations. From quickly responding to daily institutional requests for specific shots, to finding creative ways to capture the many facets of the University of Alberta and the exciting things happening here, you relish the chance to tell a story through your craft.

With your 3+ years of experience, you have the ability to answer a creative brief, ask the right questions, and self-direct when needed. You know what’s required on set, love working with people and have a natural flair for getting the best from your subject. You have solid editing and post-production skills, can create basic animations for on-screen graphics, and stay current with industry trends and tools that will make our projects more marketable.

Reporting to, and working with the Creative Director, you can expect to be part of a skilled creative department staffed with art directors, graphic designers, copywriters, videographers, motion designers and more. This is new at the U of A, so you should also expect a veritable whirlwind of learning, growing, creating, and supporting each other on our collective journey to “build the university of tomorrow.”

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Duties

• Plan the shoot with the creative team and the client, contributing your own ideas on how to approach the brief
• Film engaging videos of various lengths, and capture authentic stills on set or on location, maintaining a high quality aesthetic representative of a top 5 research institution in Canada.
• Help build a pool of “stock imagery” specific to the use of the university that is unique and on-brand
• Fully edit and produce final products in multiple formats
• Responsible for the care and security of all video and photography equipment
• Responsible for ensuring the required gear is present and working on any given shoot
• Complete knowledge of post-production
• Search music options if required, coordinate with audio studio or animations houses if required
• Seek out and secure permits and permissions for shooting
• Responsible for location scouting
• Ensure waivers/release forms are signed, collected and securely stored for all subjects
• Use excellent communication skills working with the project team to ensure the goals outlined in the creative brief are met
• Understand and respect the subtleties and sensitivities of marketing and communications in complex and decentralized organizations.
• Take responsibility and be held accountable for video/photography aspects of project work.
• Participate in appropriate committee meetings and task forces.
• Monitor tasks through Workfront (our job management system) from initial assignment to completion.
• Maintain working files on shared drives, store and secure physical drives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree (BA or BDes) or Master’s degree in Fine Arts (MFA); equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of videography and photography experience with a portfolio of high-quality, engaging work that demonstrates your ability.
• Experience in handling multiple daily requests for video and photography needs
• Previous experience in editing, including laying in music tracks, colour correcting and basic animations
• Proficiency with editing software such as PhotoShop, Adobe After Effects, Premier Pro etc.
• Experience in the Agile method preferred but not required
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license (non-GDL) and a reliable vehicle is required.

How to apply

To apply, please click the Apply Online button and attach the following:

• Resume and cover letter submitted as one document
• References
• List of published work/portfolio

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.