Multimedia Photographer/Videographer

POSITION DETAILS

The CUNY Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) works in partnership with the University?s academic and administrative offices and the 25 colleges to promote CUNY?s unique mission and transformative role as an engine of social mobility. The office includes eight divisions: Media Relations, Creative, Social Media, Marketing, Multimedia, University Events, CUNY TV and Citizenship Now! Together, the teams manage all aspects of press and public relations, editorial content, art design, publishing, social media, advertisement, web development, TV, video, and podcast production to tell the story of the premier urban public university in the United States.

The Multimedia Photographer/Videographer is responsible for capturing and creating engaging content in the form of photos, videos, and podcasts to reflect and amplify the University?s mission, its faculty, students and various stakeholders. The incumbent will develop and edit a wide variety of photographic content including portraiture, event photography and photojournalism to be published via the University?s social media channels, website, and in print. Video and audio production functions include studio and field production in the form of university news, student and faculty features, PSA?s, digital ads, and podcasts. In addition, they will assist with the operation and maintenance of the video content library. The position directly reports to the Director of Multimedia in the Office of Communications and Marketing.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct photo shoots, photograph university news and events, and edit photos ensuring they adhere to standards set by Art Director.
• Video and audio production, including camera, lighting, and microphone setup as well as troubleshooting.
• Video and audio post-production, which includes editing videos and podcasts, audio enhancement, color correction, and grading as well as adding motion graphics.
• Assist with photo and video asset management.
• Encode/transcode audio and video assets ensuring they adhere to proper guidelines (specs and formats) for social media and the web.
• Assist with equipment inventory.
• Assist with uploading and organizing content on university?s YouTube channel.
• Organize photos taken at shoots into CUNY?s photo archive system.
• Work collaboratively with various CUNY offices and programs on shotlists and acquiring deliverables.
• Ensure photoshoots are conducted professionally, with a welcoming and inclusive environment for all subjects being photographed/filmed including students, staff, faculty, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Creative Team on promotional campaigns, advertising, and other projects catered towards the University?s recruitment & admissions.

NOTE :

Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred:

• Degree in a related field preferably in video production, film, visual communications or related discipline and at least 2 years of photography and video production experience
• Knowledge of:
• Photographic techniques, principles, and digital equipment
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Media Encoder)
• Lighting techniques/concepts with the ability to operate and set up lighting equipment
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of video cameras (e.g.: ENG, Digi-Cinema) as well as a wide range of camera lenses
• Ability to:
• elevate video content though creative camera work and editing
• Work alone or as part of a team, well organized and able to communicate clearly
• Troubleshoot issues with software as well as camera, lighting, and audio equipment
• Meet deadlines
• Proficiency in video color correction /grading
• Experience with:
• Media asset management
• Content management systems such as WordPress

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Supports the creation and maintenance of multimedia communications.

• Collaborates with internal and external personnel to develop multimedia concepts to communicate key messages
• Creates content utilizing one or more types of media (e.g., photography, video, audio, and web technologies)
• Coordinates pre-production, production and post-production activities
• Designs, edits, and uploads content to internal and external sites and programs
• Maintains archives, materials, and project documentation
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $57,517 to $60,39 4, commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS\HRAM\FL.HRS\CG\SEARCH\FL.GBL?Page=HRS\APP\JBPST\FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30376&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings.

CLOSING DATE

June 20, 2025.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

Location

Central Office

About CUNY City University of New York - System

The City University of New York provides high-quality, accessible education for more than 269,000 degree-credit students and 270,000 adult, continuing and professional education students at 25 campuses across New York City. The University is an integrated system of senior and community colleges, graduate and professional schools, research centers, institutes and consortia. From certificate courses to Ph.D. programs, CUNY offers postsecondary learning to students of all backgrounds. It provides the city with graduates trained for high-demand positions in the sciences, technology, mathematics, teaching, nursing and other fields. As CUNY has grown, the University also has strengthened its mission as a premier research institution, building an array of modern facilities and expanding the ranks of its world-class faculty. Throughout its history, the University has been an integral part of the city and state through partnerships with public schools, economic development initiatives, immigration aid and financial advice services and other community outreach programs. Today, CUNY faculty and staff continue to benefit New York City — as well as the entire nation — by serving as policy exper...ts to business and government, advisers to nonprofit institutions, civic organizations and community groups. Students, too, are strongly encouraged to experience the cultural, educational and community-based opportunities of the five boroughs, through a network of internships and fellowships, to embracing the city as their campus.

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