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

• Film and edit Thayer events and signature program pieces for use in the Academy’s marketing

• Create promotional videos in support of Admissions, Advancement & Engagement, and Athletics departmental goals

• Edit informational and/or educational videos for the Thayer community

• Produce short, same-day videos for social media

• Coordinate livestreaming at special events and webinars

• Photograph a range of events, people, and places in support of communications and marketing needs

• 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

• Design basic graphics and visuals for events, marketing, signage, brochures, etc.

• Provide layout and editing support for digital and print publications

• Maintain and organize video and photo libraries

• Manage photo and video equipment and studio

• Balance photography and videography requests with priorities, schedule, and budgetary concerns in mind

• Coordinate the freelance photographer pool for supplemental event support

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 3-5 years experience in videography, photography, and graphic design

• Experienced in video production techniques and equipment, including multi-camera setups, audio, and lighting in the studio and in the field

• Excellent communicator, creative thinker, and collaborator with the ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Compelling storyteller and interviewer with an ear for narrative, an eye for detail, and a heart for students and teachers

• Creator with strong aesthetic awareness who recognizes the elements that enhance visual appeal, such as composition, color balance, lighting effects, and perspective.

• Facility with Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, and other production and productivity software

• Experience with drones, motion graphics, and simple animations a plus

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational, multitasking, and problem solving skills, all with a good sense of humor

• Experience working in educational settings preferred

• Ability to carry up to 40 pounds

• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community

• Ability to effectively complete all required background checks

• Able to work on campus full-time

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