The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts seeks an energetic and self-motivated Videographer to produce, capture and edit high-quality, creative video packages. Under the general supervision of the Chief Collections Photographer, the position is responsible for working independently and collaboratively with other museum professionals to identify visual opportunities that best communicate the story of VMFA; increase visibility and awareness of VMFA programs; enhance revenue generating programs and services; and encourage a greater understanding of the museum?s mission. Duties include all phases of video production from conceptualization to post-production; project coordination and equipment operation and maintenance. This position requires some evening, holiday and weekend work.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to orchestrate strong and compelling narratives through sophisticated video production and creative storytelling. Experience with storyboarding and script writing preferred. He/she will have a strong sense of design and expertise in operating video cameras, D-SLRs and various types of lighting and sound recording equipment. Additionally, he/she will have significant experience with studio and field-based video production and with sound mixing and editing and various non-linear editing software packages. Exceptional project management, communication and interpersonal skills required. He/she must also be extremely organized and detail-oriented; able to problem solve; and work independently and collaboratively. Bachelor?s degree in Marketing, Media Production, Communications and Media, Film and Video Production and experience working in a corporate or cultural heritage video production environment preferred. The selected candidate must pass a security background check. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. To apply, log onto the Commonwealth of Virginia Online Employment System at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov<https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/> and submit your application, letter of intent and resume no later than 5:00 pm on October 22, 2014. Candidates must provide URL for online portfolio. Please contact the HR office at 804.340.1485 if you need assistance. EOE
