Williams College is hiring a Multimedia Producer to capture the spirit of the college as a visual storyteller. In this multifaceted role, you’ll produce high-quality video and photography for the college's primary channels and manage a small team of student creators.
What You'll Do
- Produce, shoot, and edit high-quality photography and video for the college’s primary channels, including web, print, and social.
- Serve as a fully self-sufficient ‘crew of one,’ managing all aspects of production from transport and setup to strike.
- Pivot seamlessly between long-form documentary projects and short-form, quick-turnaround social content.
- Recruit, train, and manage a small team of student creators, providing professional creative direction and ensuring brand consistency.
- Maintain the college’s digital asset management system, ensuring the digital archive is organized and accessible.
- Work closely with editorial, digital strategy, and creative teams to manage content creation priorities and messaging.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s of Arts degree and a minimum of 2 years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Expert-level command of DSLR/Mirrorless systems and the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects).
- Awareness of the latest technology, principles, and approaches, including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, style guides, web design, AI technologies, social platforms, and accessibility.
- Experience with both studio lighting and natural/available location lighting, and field audio recording.
- Experience sourcing and editing digital audio within legal copyright and licensing guidelines.
- A professional portfolio demonstrating experience and excellence in both photography and video.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for major campus milestones.
Nice to Have
- FAA Part 107 Drone License.
Technical Stack
- DSLR/Mirrorless camera systems.
- Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects.
- Canva.
- AI technologies.
Team & Environment
You will be an integral member of the Communications team and report to the Art Director. Our culture defines and expresses Williams’ identity authentically, balances hard work with empathy, and contributes to an inclusive workplace welcoming to all people and diverse viewpoints. We engage with ethical, authentic messaging and integrate sustainable practices into all aspects of work.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $75,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to candidates located in MA, NY, CT, or VT.
Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.
