Seeking a Visual Media Director to join our dynamic communications team. This position reports to the Chief of Strategic Marketing and communications and is an on-campus role with some nights & weekends required.
About the department
The Communications Department handles internal and external communications and marketing for Thayer Academy, including online and print publications, social media, and media outreach. A central hub for the Academy’s messaging, the department interacts with and supports priorities from all constituencies on campus. You’ll be joining a team of extraordinarily collaborative, creative, detail-oriented, and down-to-earth colleagues who are dedicated to furthering Thayer Academy’s educational mission.
Roles and responsibilities
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Film and edit Thayer events and signature program pieces for use in the Academy’s marketing
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Create promotional videos in support of Admissions, Advancement & Engagement, and Athletics departmental goals
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Edit informational and/or educational videos for the Thayer community
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Produce short, same-day videos for social media
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Coordinate livestreaming at special events and webinars
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Photograph a range of events, people, and places in support of communications and marketing needs
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Select and edit photos for various platforms (e.g. social media, website, digital signage, marketing, brochures, magazine) in keeping with Thayer’s brand, image, and voice
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Design basic graphics and visuals for events, marketing, signage, brochures, etc.
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Provide layout and editing support for digital and print publications
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Maintain and organize video and photo libraries
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Manage photo and video equipment and studio
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Balance photography and videography requests with priorities, schedule, and budgetary concerns in mind
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Coordinate the freelance photographer pool for supplemental event support