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Posted:
November 27, 2019
Location:
New York, New York
Salary:
Open



Digital Media Manager


Job No: 493748
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Communications and Public Affairs
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Communications/Marketing/Media

Position Summary:
The individual will work as a key member of the Office of Marketing & Communications, which is charged with protecting and elevating the reputation of Yeshiva University and conveying its messages, mission and vision to the community and broader world. The Digital Media Manager will acquire and provide photography and video content for use in publications, media releases, website and social media activities, presentations, grants, events and so on, ensuring the photography and video support the mission, message and vision of the University and engages potential students and supporters while instilling pride in our existing students, alumni and donors.


Position Responsibilities:
  • Lead the creative, photojournalistic direction of the university based on the developing messages, directions and themes set by the VP of Marketing & Communications, Director of Marketing and Communications, and the President
  • Support the efforts of the entire institution on procuring imagery for their needs and the archive and ensure that photo shoots by external vendors are following procedural guidelines and contractual agreements; directing the work of and contributing to selection of freelance photographers is a key responsibility
  • Capture a wide variety of photographs and video footage that will support the needs of the communications team and graphic design department to keep the institutional archive and web site(s) current, timely and compelling
  • Ensure the technical quality of the imagery and create an archive that offers redundant access and supports the needs of Communications and our clients across the University
  • Oversee the online photo gallery and ensure that images are posted live or in a timely fashion depending on the event and the urgency to make them available to the public
  • Consult and collaborate with clients, the news team, print and web designers on the imagery that best supports their goals/objectives in print and online
  • Serve as video-journalist to provide coverage for events and news segments
  • Lead photo / video efforts on social media channels and emerging technologies
  • Make recommendations on process as the institution shifts in structure and demands on the office change
  • Prepare and optimize images for specific uses
  • Continue to stay current with technical changes in the industry
  • Provide photo/video research to all areas of the institution and help maintain fee structure
  • Keep current on the latest trends and bring creative, leading-edge thinking to how we build and maintain our photo archive and infrastructure


Experience & Educational Background:
  • A bachelors degree in Photography, Photojournalism and 3 - 5 years' experience in news/editorial photography/videography is highly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
  • Must be proficient in digital photography (capture); digital imaging (toning, retouching, resizing, color management); Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite; image archiving/knowledge of image management software; databasing software
  • Must be proficient in video editing, direction and production


Skills & Competencies:
  • Collaboration with the creative design and news team critical to success as with subjects of photography and freelancers
  • Contributions to the editorial team, assisting in capture and efficiency in workflow and organizational skills a must
  • Ability to learn and help to improve new systems for editing and file management a must
  • Must be able to prioritize and plan schedule while staying open to sudden changes and needs of the department as a whole
  • Must liaise with approved freelance photographers so they can make the choices that will provide us with the best possible images
  • Video capture and video editing


Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/493748/digital-media-manager


About Us:
Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the Universitys retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.


Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.






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About Yeshiva University
Yeshiva University has been transforming lives for more than a century. Nowhere but here can students have a personal, small college experience while benefitting from the academic rigor of a top ranked research university. Since its inception YU has been dedicated to melding the ancient traditions of Jewish law and life with the heritage of Western civilization, and each year we celebrate as future leaders make YU their home. Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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