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Position Number: 4691906
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Communications - Film and Video

Senior Cinematographer

Job ID: 10882
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

FLSA Status

Exempt

Posting End Date

Open until filled.

Earliest Start Date

As soon as possible.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Hours per Week

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hiring Department

Marketing and Communications

Please Note

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required Application Materials

Resume, letter of interest, three professional references, and a link to an online demo reel or video portfolio (candidate should indicate what specific role they played in the creation of sample videos).

Please submit documents as a single PDF file to be considered.

Purpose of Position

The Senior Cinematographer is responsible for creating compelling marketing videos that support UTEP's educational, research and community service missions. While primarily tasks center include shooting and editing videos, the senior cinematographer is also often responsible for pre-production, principal photography, and post-production task on UTEP's various video productions. The senior cinematographer may work independently or with other members of the UTEP Creative team in the creation of high-impact videos that meet and exceed the quality standards commiserate an R1 research institution that is a key member of Texas' flagship university system.

The Senior Cinematographer will motivate and lead other creatives, contributing to a positive team culture and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Encourage a learning environment within the team, the senior cinematographer will promote continuous growth and development of skills and knowledge.

Essential Functions

Capture video and audio footage needed for UTEP's promotional needs using modern digital cameras and audio capture equipment.

Edit video footage into powerful, effective videos that convey UTEP's strategic messages.

Working with marketing leadership, conceive, script, storyboard, plan and help execute the full production of multiple creative producers.

Location scout and talent scout to create the correct aesthetic to convey UTEP's strategic messages.

Provide talent direction as needed on shoots.

Support the capture of live events on video as needed.

Provide technical and creative guidance on the lighting at video shoots.

As necessary, art direct the creation of sets and locations for video shoots.

Work closely with project managers to ensure that the creative brief and scope of a video project meet the expectations of stakeholders.

On occasion, serve as a project manager for complex design video that may involve the work of multiple creative producers.

Be familiar with UTEP's Strategic Plan, Strategic Messaging Guide and Visual Brand Guide and ensure that video marketing deliverables are in alignment with these plans.

Provide creative critique, suggestions and other constructive input for work created by colleagues in the Marcomm Division

Working with the Create Team lead, support the professional collection and cataloging of video assets.

On occasion, support the collection of still images for UTEM marketing efforts.

Mentor students and junior video creative team members.

Required Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in an art, design, media production, marketing communications or related field; or an extensive portfolio demonstrating multiple years of professional, consistently high-quality work.

Four years of professional experience in video capturing, with a solid portfolio demonstrating knowledge of camera operation, editing, and lighting.

Preferred Qualifications

Expert knowledge of digital video cameras and SLR cameras

Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere and/or Final Cut Pro and associated applications

Ability to articulate UTEP's mission

Ability to lead a small production team to complete a video project

Advanced ability to operate a professional audio capture device in-studio and in the field.

Advanced skills in nonlinear digital editing, incorporating music, voice, B-roll footage, animations, graphics, and other elements to build engaging videos.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

EO/AA Statement

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=10882&PostingSeq=1