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Baptist Memorial Health Care

Photographer/Videographer

Baptist Memorial Health Care, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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Job Description Under the direction of the public relations manager, the photographer/videographer will plan, shoot, edit and create content and creative photos and videos for public relations, marketing and advertising, web marketing, email, social media communications and presentations. Candidates for this role should have experience composing and originating video and photo production; making decisions about creative process, including editing and identifying appropriate subjects for interviews and photos; meeting deadlines; scheduling interviews and photo shoots; working alone; collaborating with teams; and communicating with a broad range of audiences, from senior business executives to patients. This position will be highly visible within the organization and play a significant role in documenting company history, shaping the image of the organization and telling the company’s story.

Job Details Employment: Full Time

Job Function: Communications

Industry: Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Serve as the organization’s in-house videographer, photographer and archivist

Originate and develop creative videos and photographs that demonstrate use of technical skills and understanding, and edit videos/photos as needed

Identify, research and interview sources of background information, subjects and patients

Identify and synthesize documents and data from numerous sources to develop original content, sometimes for specialized rather than general audiences

Compose and produce unique and captivating stories

Use creative photographic techniques to capture stories through photographs and video presentations

Use creative techniques, such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories

Operate autonomously and without constant supervision, subject to occasional check-ins and final editorial review for print or broadcast

Collaborate cross-departmentally to produce compelling multi-use video and image content that meets brand standards and guidelines from conceptualization to execution

Use expertise to develop scripts or storyboards in support of filming or photography projects in conjunction with the PR team and external production companies

Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, communicate issues in real time and operate alone or as part of a team

Manage and make decisions about studio headshots and environmental portraits, including scheduling, lighting, photographing, editing, organizing and distributing

Independently compose and provide creative content for websites and social media channels

Plan and execute photo shoots for events, news releases, social media, blogs and other publications

Participate in brainstorming, planning and strategy sessions with corporate communications staff and clients to recommend photo and video strategies

Accept creative direction from the PR manager or other members of the organization and use feedback to inform projects and content ideas

Initiate processes and creative strategies to film, produce and edit photos and videos

Working with the PR manager, coordinate freelancers and other staff in taking photos/videos

Seek up-to-date knowledge on best practices, innovative strategies and emerging technologies

Work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as needed to fulfill responsibilities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, videography, photography, journalism or other relevant field

Two years relevant photography and videography experience in a professional communications, graphic design, advertising/marketing or similar environment

Visual composition skills with the ability to conceptualize and produce story telling video productions

Ability to take high-quality, professional photos using DSLRs and professional photo equipment

Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere and Photoshop, and knowledge of and experience using other professional photo and video editing programs, including Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom, Premiere Pro and After Effects

Proficiency in audio and video editing functionality and techniques

Working knowledge of video cameras, non-linear editing systems, lighting kits, and microphone setup

Working knowledge of lighting and sound and how it will translate on camera

Knowledge of layout, design, editing and print media production preferred

Proficiency with Mac operating system

Understanding of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, including audience expectations as it relates to engaging content

Experience distributing video content via YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter, OneDrive, etc.

Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Strong attention to detail and well organized

Exceptional client communications and relationship building skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to make decisions about who to film or photograph, when to schedule and how to creatively edit materials

Ability to travel and work varying hours as needed

Maintaining composure and professionalism while executing duties

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