POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Videographer-Editor
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1745
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Varies
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Videographer/Editor organizes, records, and edits video productions to achieve the desired promotional and/or educational objectives. The Videographer/Editor may function occasionally as Producer and/or Director on video projects by evaluating project objectives and target audience, operating within program format and content to attain desired goals, and staying within budget, time, and facility limitations. The Videographer/Editor interacts with writers, graphic designers, production crews, and other participants involved in multiple productions. The Videographer/Editor works with a variety of clients, including University administrators, students, faculty, staff, and alumni as well as various constituencies, project participants, other professional electronic media members, and the general public.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree with emphasis in digital film production, television production, electronic media or a related area is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least two years of responsible experience in the electronic media production field is required, and must include: knowledge of the principles, techniques, and equipment involved in electronic media productions and familiarity with styles, formats, and editing techniques. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with professional non-linear editing systems is required.. Knowledge of basic electronic engineering principles, techniques, requirements, and set-ups is preferred. Production experience with computer-based delivery systems, such as web delivery and audio and video streaming is preferred.. Graphic design experience and/or ability are preferred.
Skills: Creative and innovative skills needed to meet artistic, technical, and practical production challenges are required. Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills are required. Effective organizational abilities are required. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required. A strong knowledge of the entire Adobe creative suite is preferred.
Effort: This position creates and edits video and audio media productions and regularly transports heavy and bulky audio and visual equipment without assistance. Extended periods of time working at a computer are required.
Other: The scope of job frequently requires attendance of evening and/or weekend activities. Occasional travel for production projects, workshops, seminars, and University events is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Promotes a positive image of the University which conforms to either the University's or Broadcast Services’ mission through the creation of video and audio content and through professional appearance, actions and interaction with project constituents and general public.2. Exercises creative and technical decision-making during the production of single- and multi-camera presentations by analyzing projects for artistic, technical, time, material, and budgeting requirements, planning, and scheduling productions, and determining equipment, crew, and location needs.
3. Assists in the production of single and multi-camera presentations by exercising creative and technical control of video/audio recording which may require functioning independently as videographer, the producer, and/or director for the production, supervising the student production crew, directing talent for voice, physical presence and actions, and editing the final production.
4. Exercises creative decision-making while assembling single and multi-camera presentations of recorded video and audio segments into a completed technically and aesthetically effective presentation.
5. Facilitates media production by participating in the construction or modification of sets for studio productions, selecting and lighting suitable settings for location productions, setting up, troubleshooting, and operating media equipment or assisting with the staging and presentation of productions on and off campus.
6. Facilitates an efficient office operation by assisting with, and archiving production files keeping records of expenses, supplies, and other associated costs, and providing required reports of production costs and inventories as directed.
7. Assists in supervising and developing an effective staff of student employees by training students in departmental procedures, assigning work, and monitoring performance in department operations.
8. Ensures the operational condition of departmental equipment by performing repairs, set-ups, and preventive maintenance as appropriate.
9. Helps to ensure that production equipment is technologically up-to-date and meets the needs of the department by researching, evaluating, and recommending equipment purchases.
10. Supports and coordinates with colleagues both within department and in other departments to ensure that online media assets are cohesive, up-to-date, and meet audience needs and client objectives.
11. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by supervisor.
12. Contributes to the overall success of unit by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Videographer/Editor assists with the supervision of student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED OCTOBER 2025
