Job Description
Job Title: |
Photographer/Videographer |
Grade Level/Terms of Employment: |
Pay Grade 118, 260 days |
FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
Work Location: |
RPS Central Office |
Immediate Supervisor: |
Associate Director of Advocacy and Outreach |
General Description:
The Photographer/Videographer is responsible for capturing, editing, organizing, and publishing all forms of visual media with a focus on photography and videography to assist in increasing student and family engagement, and in telling the story of Richmond Public Schools.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Leads photography and videography production for the division
● Operates, maintains, and sets-up all photography, video, audio and lighting equipment
● Produces, edits, and publishes public-facing photo and video media in print and on division outreach platforms
● Interviews individuals and attends meetings and events to obtain content
● Co-leads trainings for school-based and division staff on social media, photography, and videography
● Establishes and maintains a cross-team organized content management system that enables ease of distribution and access to materials in electronic and print formats
● Ensures that materials are translated into Spanish and other needed languages, and are published in coordination with Language Support Services
● Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis in Communications, Photography, Videography, Kinetic Imaging, Advertising or a related field preferred
● Three to five years relevant professional photography and videography experience
● Proficient using a PC and MacOS based computer, including proficiency with MacOS, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
● Proficient in hosting virtual meetings, including but not limited to Zoom, Google Meet, and live streaming to Facebook or YouTube.
● Skilled in using DLSR, video, audio and lighting equipment
● Strong photo and video editing skills including proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere, InDesign), and iMove
● Proficiency with major social media platforms, including, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
● Strong visual composition skills, sophisticated design and layout sensibilities, creative visual solutions
● Strong written and verbal communication skills, including being able to communicate to a wide audience using inclusive language; ability to edit written materials preferred
● Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
● Strong organizational skills, including keen attention to detail
● Ability to work a flexible schedule and regularly participate in evening and weekend events
● Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds of RPS families
● Physical capabilities and sensory skills to effectively use and operate various digital equipment; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to carry equipment
● Possession of a valid Virginia Driver’s License and access to personally owned personal vehicle
● Bilingual/proficiency in Spanish preferred