Videographer

Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the UW-Madison, is recruiting for a creative professional to join the marketing team.

*The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is the “doing business as” name of the merged organization comprising the University of Wisconsin Foundation (www.supportuw.org) and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (www.uwalumni.com), whose legal corporate name is registered as the University of Wisconsin Foundation.

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Position Details

Videographer
Job
Full-time
10/10/2023
Southwest Wisconsin
Madison, WI

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a creative Videographer to join their team inclusive of video production and editing.This is a hybrid role that will require you to work in our Madison, WI office location at least two days weekly.

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a creative Videographer to join their team inclusive of video production and editing.

Smart, inspired, and strategic, this visual storyteller will be working on multiple brands across a wide-range of programs all with a singular mission — advancing UW–Madison as one of the world’s greatest universities.

This creative visual storyteller will combine conceptual thinking and technical expertise to create videos with impact. This qualified individual willcreate videos for university-related marketing campaigns and social accounts,while collaborating with teams across WFAA to concept, develop, and execute moments that matter, including leading pre-production, production and post-production for video and photo shoots.

We are looking for:

  • Inspired aesthetic and robust samples (reel/portfolio) of smart conceptually-led work Ability to concept and collaborate
  • Commanding presentation skills to show your work and sell it
  • Hunger for what’s next and new
  • Great attitude—How we get the work done is as important as the work we do; positivity and can-do attitude required

Essential Functions:

Video Capture and Production

  • Manage video projects from start through completion including: story development, research, location scouting, staging, recording and post-production editing. 
  • Develop original story/program concepts for video content; determine angle of story to ensure originality and creativity of final product. 
  • Work with Marketing and other colleagues to develop timely and relevant content. 
  • Conduct research, including personal interviews, to obtain information necessary to plan story lines. 
  • Capture material for production using video equipment; determine technical and creative approach including elements as lighting, shooting angles, type and placement of microphones, audio needs, locations and use of movement. 
  • Exercise independent judgment in the editing and production of material. Ensure message cohesiveness and correct tone by assessing and adjusting visual context, narrative and background audio tracks. 
  • Obtain appropriate clearances for location shoots and related resources. 

Media Support

  • Possess a thorough knowledge of department video and photographic equipment and train staff members on use when necessary. 
  • Oversee use, storage and inventory of department video and photographic equipment.
  • Advise vendors and venues on audio/visual production logistics for events. 

Digital Photography

  • Shoot photos for print and digital projects when no contract photographer is assigned.
  • Manage online digital assets management system including importation, tagging, categorization and rating of new and existing photographic assets. Provide staff training as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bacherlors degree or equivalent with formal training in video production, audio, visual and office technology required.
  • 2 + years of experience in video production and digital photography. 
  • Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and other Adobe creative suite programs. Bonus: Cinema4D experience is a plus, aerial/drone experience a plus. 

Other Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of video production and photography. 
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently. Ability to organize, multitask and meet very distinct deadlines while expressing a high degree of creativity. 
  • Excellent oral and written skills and a high degree of presentation skills. 
  • Ability to consistently exercise discretion and judgment in creative endeavors. 
  • Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds; possess strong coaching skills and a high attention to detail. 
  • Ability to accommodate various interpersonal and communication styles. 
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends. May also require occasional travel in and out of state for video and photography shoot management and staffing. 

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer *The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is the “doing business as” name of the merged organization comprising the University of Wisconsin Foundation (supportuw.org) and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (uwalumni.com). Its legal corporate name is registered as the University of Wisconsin Foundation.

WFAA is committed to providing our employees with an environment that is inspiring, creative, and respectful. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program, which includes a 10% 401k contribution after 1 year of service!



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