JR101395 Associate Director & Post-Production Manager (Open)
Department:
CC00301 WM001 | WMUA |
Univ. Mktg & Adv. Comms
Job Description Summary:
In University Advancement, we create the conditions for opportunity –
human, financial, & experiential – by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.
At William & Mary, we
convene great hearts and minds to meet the most pressing needs of our time. As such, the university aspires to attract and retain
exceptional students, faculty and staff who keep W&M at the forefront of teaching, learning and research. University Marketing emphasizes
three core areas – enrollment, advancement and reputation – to enhance William & Mary’s standing as a top institution of higher learning in
the U.S. and around the globe. Through its work to strengthen brand perception, student recruitment, alumni engagement and fundraising,
University Marketing advances William & Mary’s distinctive excellence, raises its profile worldwide and secures its financial foundation –
creating meaningful connections and wide-ranging impact for all times coming.
Summary: The Associate Director & Post-Production
Manager is a key member of the Multimedia team in University Marketing at William & Mary. The Multimedia Team serves to strengthen brand
perception, student recruitment, alumni engagement and fundraising by creating video and multimedia content that engages, cultivates and
educates local, national and international audiences. The videos & multimedia content positively impacts by encouraging increases in student
applications, admission yield and private support for William & Mary with thoughtful and strategic branding in support of institutional
reputation.
University Marketing includes all William & Mary efforts to develop and execute marketing programs and campaigns that
increase brand identity, perception and awareness across three core areas: enrollment, advancement and institutional reputation. William &
Mary’s ability to flourish and advance as a preeminent university depends largely on our ability to drive competitive application and
enrollment metrics, ensure long-term financial sustainability and raise W&M’s profile on a national and global scale.
The Associate
Director & Post-Production Manager reports to the Senior Director of Multimedia and is responsible for managing the post-production team on
processes and procedures related to editing, motion graphics, color correction and audio mixing to ensure the output of high-quality
multimedia projects. The Associate Director & Post-Production Manager also develops videos that are fresh, engaging and impressive for
students considering William & Mary and creates high-level video projects that communicate the university’s vision and achievements to
appeal to donors, alumni & prospective donors.
The successful Associate Director & Post-Production Manager will help foster a culture
of belonging and trust that embraces all people and perspectives. This is a hybrid position based in Williamsburg, Virginia, which offers a
flexible work environment.
Learn more about University Advancement and view the full position description for this job on the
University Advancement recruitment website: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php.
Job Description:
Salary:
$56,000 to $68,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.
For full consideration, submit application materials
by the review date. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cover letter are required for
this position.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of
education, experience, and training. - Experience in providing a full range of media production, post-production and delivery services
for high-quality multimedia projects (Typically 5+ years). - Experience serving as a team project manager using an understanding of
project scope, feasibility, timelines, milestones and dependencies (Typically 3+ years). - Advance knowledge of post-production
workflow including, but not limited to non-linear editing, media management, color correction, sound design and graphics. - Great
management and organizational skills in planning post-production workflow. - Progressive professional experience in video production
and post-production as well as a portfolio that demonstrates very strong creative proficiency. - Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and
written communication skills, with the proven ability to work collaboratively as a team player as well as develop and foster communication
and teamwork with a diverse audience including alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students and the university community. - Understanding
of and desire to make an impact on the future of higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in
providing a full range of media production, post-production and delivery services for high-quality multimedia projects in higher education,
nonprofit or another environment. (Typically, 5+ years). - Experience managing a multimedia team. (Typically 3+
years) - Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud including Premiere Pro, Audition and After Effects.
- Ability to manage a team and
delegate, review and evaluate video projects to ensure work meets concept and project requirements. Determine priorities, provide guidance,
and evaluate performance and progress. - The ability to direct and shoot university video and multimedia productions using
state-of-the-art video and audio equipment. - The ability to manage the production process, which may include finding interview
subjects, creating graphics, and presenting to client and other constituents. - The ability to develop videography that is fresh,
engaging and impressive for students considering William & Mary to increase applications and yield. - The ability to create high-level
video projects that communicate the university’s vision, and achievements to appeal to donors, alumni & prospective donors to increase
revenue. - The ability to lead creative projects and initiatives that communicate the university’s vision and
achievements. - Ability to adapt new technology to the video production process.
- Ability to maintain all video equipment
including performing regular maintenance, maintaining proper levels and calibration of cameras, audio and video recorders, and other
production equipment.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position requires flexibility and the ability to travel
occasionally.
Duties:
45% – Video Post-Production:
- Manage post-production across the team,
maintaining quality control of final deliverables. - Manage the post-production processes, which may include collaborating with
producers and presenting to campus partners and other constituents. - Adapt new technology to the video production
process. - Manage the video server in collaboration with vendors and IT.
- Manage media file management system and archiving of
content. - Edit video projects with creativity, incorporating music, narration, sound effects, text and visuals.
- Ensure
materials produced promote W&M and elevate W&M’s institutional brand to increase revenue through enrollment and
philanthropy. - Develop videos that are fresh, engaging and impressive for students considering William & Mary to increase
admissions. - Create high-level video projects that communicate the university’s vision and achievements to appeal to donors, alumni &
prospective donors to increase revenue.
30% – Team Management:
- Manage the Post-Production Team. Delegate, review and
evaluate video projects to ensure work meets concept and project requirements. Determine priorities, provide guidance, and evaluate
performance and progress. - Leverage the team’s talents and skills to maximize effectiveness of work product.
- Lead creative
projects and initiatives that communicate the university’s vision and achievements. - Work directly and independently with University
Marketing constituents across campus to ensure video requests and needs are being accommodated to promote W&M and elevate W&M’s
institutional brand to increase revenue through enrollment and philanthropy. - Manage & delegate storyboarding, videography, audio
production and post-production, producing, directing, computer graphics and computer video-editing to produce high-quality video
projects. - Apply strong critical thinking skills and analysis to problem solve and execute decisions
independently. - Effectively apply project management principles for successful deployment of new systems and services.
- Train
and manage a team of video interns. - Help the Multimedia team identify opportunities for interns to assist on projects that could be
efficient and effective to production and develop talent pipeline.
20% – Idea Generation & Research:
- Offer creative
perspectives and interpretations for videography to be used in a variety of communication mediums. - Lead creative projects by
offering artistic direction needed for video shoots to enhance William & Mary branding & reputation. - Help to sustain and guide the
creative process. - Find innovative ways to connect with new and existing target audiences.
- Explain the videography process to
campus clients, guiding them toward the most workable solutions for their needs and requirements while fostering and educating about
University Marketing goals institutional brand and the university’s strategic plan. - Create and suggest original video and multimedia
projects for prospective students to increase admissions and to promote William & Mary. - Provide expert advice and guidance on the
use of video to University Marketing constituents. - Participate in the planning and strategy for the university’s use of social media
and online communities for marketing and communication efforts. - Assist in developing interview questions and
storyboards. - Offer creative perspectives and interpretations for videography to be used in a variety of communication
channels. - Develop and execute strategy of video and multimedia content for the university’s social media and online
communities. - Research and enhance knowledge of current and future trends in videography and multimedia.
- Collaborate with
University Marketing team members including designers, photographers and others to finalize projects.
5% – Performance
Management:
- Establish expectations which are clear, well communicated and related to the goals and objectives of the
unit. - Provide staff with frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate.
- Ensure staff have
the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals. - Complete evaluations and EWPs by established deadlines with
proper documentation. - Address and document performance issues as they occur.
- Review and communicate safety issues to assure
a safe and healthy workplace and a reduction in work-related absences. - The Associate Director will supervise a team of 2
Producers.
Additional Job Description:
Job Profile:
JP0001 – Media Specialist III – Exempt – Salary –
S10
Qualifications:
Position Restrictions:
EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William &
Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the “Know Your Rights” poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
Background Check: William & Mary is
committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment.
Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or
driving history check.
Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee
eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote
workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
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