Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the creation, management, and delivery of IWU marketing videos from concept to final production
• Assist videographer for high level university events (graduation, convocations, chapels, etc.)
• Seeks new and creative methods to create and share video– both informational and story– using smartphone apps. Supports media team into a new reality of storytelling by nimbly producing video content (daily/ weekly basis) 
• Assist to execute the project development process from initial client consultation to concept creation, scripting, storyboarding, set design and set up, lighting, shooting, editing, final delivery and post project assessment 
• Collaborate with creative team on further content strategy 

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Communication, Media Arts, Photography, Film/Videography or a related field

Experience

• One or more (1+) years of video and/or photography production experience

Required Skills

• Must be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator) and able to function in a Mac environment
• Must be able to tell stories creatively and concisely with a demonstrated skill in composition, lighting and sound
• Thorough knowledge of production techniques and equipment, including DSLRs, professional camcorders, mics, continuous and strobe lighting, interviewing, etc.
• Knowledge of cameras from DSLR to HDV
• General knowledge of production principles and practices for photography and videography media
• Ability to develop, create, stage and/or produce professional quality visuals and evaluate production effectiveness in meeting objectives
• Ability to acquire skill in and adapt to changes in technology quickly
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of initiative and willingness to accept responsibility
• Ability to work with a team in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate a customer service attitude and to develop effective working relationships with internal and external constituents
• Ability to travel and work outside normal business hours or weekends when required as shoots can take place in locations outside of Marion, Indiana

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.