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Visual Media Adviser

North Carolina State University

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Job Posting Information

Posting Number PG193770SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Visual Media Adviser
Anticipated Hiring Range $49,909 – $53,000
Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; this is not a remote position.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Student Media
About the Department The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.
The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
NC State was named a great place to work in the 2022 Forbes annual survey as the best large employer in North Carolina. The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
Student Media is a department of NC State University’s Division of Academic and Student Affairs. It supports NC State’s six student-run media outlets – two student newspapers, a student radio station, a yearbook, a literary magazine and a general interest magazine – who are in turn governed by the Student Media Board of Directors, which includes student leaders, faculty, program alumni and local media professionals. As a public forum for free expression, the student media at North Carolina State University exist to inform and to entertain, first and foremost, NC State students followed by members of the surrounding community and peers in the journalism profession. Working in student media gives participants hands-on experience in the mass media which will assist them regardless of their career goals. By upholding the highest standards of journalistic ethics, the student-run media will help students become competent as ethical and responsible adults, who are enthusiastic about their future involvement in human affairs and optimistic about their future.
Essential Job Duties The Visual Media Adviser will support and assist NC State Student Media’s photography and videography staff that serve all Student Media outlets, and will also serve as the primary adviser for Agromeck yearbook, Roundabout magazine and Windhover literary and visual arts magazine in producing high-quality content.
The successful candidate will:

  • Contribute coaching, advisement, critiques and edit recommendations to student advisees with regard to best journalistic style/story structure, planning/conducting interviews, reporting, photography, web/print design, newsroom work, and management of productions with tight deadlines
  • Understand common and routine arts and media principles, and procedures to provide training for student staff covering all aspects of mass media production, including media law, ethics, privacy and copyright
  • Remain relevant on trending and new media forms and techniques, collecting qualitative and quantitative data regularly through surveys, focus groups, source interview and/or other appropriate forums regarding media coverage, credibility, recruitment/retention and conduct training based on information learned from that data
  • Possess high-level oral and verbal communication skills to carry out the daily tasks as well as maintain good rapport and relationships with various campus divisions and departments
  • Be familiar with, if not proficient in, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Have experience with innovating solutions and working on projects as a team

Duties include:

  • Develop and maintain training materials for student staff
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to student journalists, photographers and videographers in the creation of visual media content
  • Teach students the fundamentals of photography, videography and multimedia production
  • Provide feedback and constructive criticism to students to improve the quality of their work.
  • Ensure that all visual media projects adhere to ethical standards, copyright laws, and university policies.
  • Oversee the maintenance and organization of visual media equipment, including cameras, lighting equipment, and other relevant tools.
  • Assist in budgeting, purchasing, and upgrading equipment as needed.
  • Assist with other duties and projects as assigned.
Other Responsibilities
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Other Required Qualifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of ethical guidelines and copyright laws related to visual media production
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to complete work efficiently with many interruptions
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience with photography and videography; experience in a university setting or student media department
  • Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator), or similar applications
  • Experience in teaching or mentoring students in visual media production preferred
Required License or Certification N/A
Valid NC Driver’s License required No
Commercial Driver’s License Required? No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 01/05/2024
Earliest Close Date—- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 01/12/2024
Notice to Applicants Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Special Instructions Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. 

Position Details

Position Number 00110578
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title Visual Arts Specialist
Position Classification Band Level Journey
Position Classification Salary Range $31,200 – $69,511
Salary Grade Equivalency GN09
Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events Non Mandatory – Emergency Event
Time Limited Position No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id 244090 – Student Media
AA/EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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