Job Description

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Category:

Professional

Posted On:

Wed Nov 5 2025

:

Budget Title

: Instructional Support Assistant

Campus Title:

Digital Media Specialist

Unit:

Office of Communications and Marketing

Professional Rank and Salary

: SL-1 53,383

Location:

Syracuse

Description of Duties:

The Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) is looking for a seasoned Digital Media Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience capturing both still and video content, experience with the Adobe suite, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and clients to craft stimulating stories about ESF. The person in this position will work very closely with the Executive Director, Social Media Manager, and Senior Art Director to meet our office's objectives and to prioritize creating content that works to recruit and retain our students, and to amplify the impact of the work of our institution.


KEY RESPONSIBILITES


Capture high-quality still and video content for multiple short and long-term projects Plan, set up, and execute video shoots with the best equipment available Edit various raw footage, including interviews and b-roll, into polished video content Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop concepts Manage and organize video/photo archives (MediaValet) Ensure that video content is aligned with brand guidelines Stay updated with trends and changes in video production field Operate, maintain, and catalog video equipment Serve as key campus drone operator Capture agreed-upon events and field work

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Proven experience as videographer in similar role, with projects to share as evidence Ability to work both independently and with many collaborators, and ability to work with and/or assist clients with their project needs and goals Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere preferred) Solid understanding of camera operation, including lighting and equipment that is needed in multiple outdoor settings Creative mindset with attention on detail and possibility Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines Knowledge and interest in advancing motion graphics effects Experience live streaming Experience interviewing Experience with operating drones and certified sUAS Remote Pilot License Bachelor's degree in media or related field.

Additional Information:

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at 315-470-6667 or by accessing the following web site: https://www.esf.edu/safety/annual-security-reports.php


Additional Information: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.


SUNY ESF is a Smoke and Tobacco Free campus and is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for the entire campus. For more information you can visit our Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy at https://www.esf.edu/employees/policies/policy-smoking.php


SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.