Visual Content Strategist

The Visual Content Strategist is responsible for the functions and activities of creative photographic and video production for the Office of Marketing and Brand Strategy at Bowling Green State University.

• Provide photography, videography, and artistic vision at BGSU for University departments and offices, implementing visual ideas that translate into an imaginative range of images and short-form videos for university websites, displays, magazines, guidebooks and other printed materials for all colleges, programs, and Athletics. Responsible for overall vision, layout, and coverage of video and photographic content of assignments. Reviews and executes photographic assignments as well as selecting appropriate equipment and technology as necessary to produce high-quality images and video appropriate for various conditions. Selects appropriate composition to achieve desired results.
• Performs all quality assurance and post-production photography and videography functions including photo and video editing decisions, visual software editing and programs to ensure the highest level of quality.
• Catalogs and organizes the University’s digital archives of photographs and video facilitating the uploading and archival of digital assets, digital backup, and retrieval of catalogued images.  Assists and provides input in the overall maintenance of this process.
• Collaborate with Photography Director, Visual Content Manager, Directors, Brand Specialists, Web and New Media, News and Social Media, and Graphic Design on projects related stories and creative content. Attend staff and division-wide meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor’s Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application.

The following Degree is preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Photojournalism, Visual Communications, Broadcast Journalism, Film Production or related field

The following Experience is required: 

• 6 months of experience is required in any one of the following areas:

  • Photography and photo editing
  • Film and video editing
  • Adobe Creative Suite

The following Experience is preferred: 

• Experience in Digital Asset Management systems
• Experience in drone operation

• Location and studio lighting experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of working with photography, video, sound, lighting and related equipment 

• Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Bridge, Adobe After Effects and related creative software

Deadline to apply:  The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by ‘March 7, 2024’.  

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email [email protected] .