Maryland Institute College of Art is hiring: Digital Content Creator in Baltimor

Job description

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA.

At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways.

We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA.**Job Title: Digital Content Creator****Department:**Communications**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt**Reports to:** Senior Director, Operations and Project Management**Grade:** 4**Union:** N/A**Hourly Range:** $20.22 - $24.73**Weekly hours:** 30**The Strategic Communications team needs an accomplished content creator to film, edit and animate videos for the website and social media.

The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling, stays current with social media and technology trends, and thrives in both collaborative and independent settings.

They will be responsible for providing support to the SC team designers, the Bicentennial Marketing committee and the Social Media Manager on projects involving motion work.******Summary of Essential Functions***** **Capturing video and photography of campus events for use in marketing materials.*** **Filming and editing videos for the “200 Stories” campaign for the Bicentennial.*** **Creating animations / motion graphics where needed for the web and social******Essential Duties & Responsibilities***** **Attend and document on-campus events to generate photos and videos for digital and social use.*** **Assist Social Media Manager in concepting, shooting, and editing social media content—including reels, stories, and short-form videos.*** **Film, edit and finalize videos for the 200 Stories project, working with SC, Advancement and the Bicentennial project writer.

These stories will range from 30 seconds to 30 minutes.*** **Collaborate with SC team members to support projects and contribute fresh ideas for motion graphics and multimedia work.*** **Adapt designs for various mediums.******Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities***** **Designer, Videographer, Photographer*** **Motion and Brand Identity Design*** **Social Media Creation*** **Reels/long form videos*** **Computer skills: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro and Lightroom*** **Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.*** **Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.******Minimum Qualifications:***** **Bachelor's degree in Film and Video, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.*** **Experience creating integrated multimedia content, including graphics, animations, photography, and filming and editing video.*** **Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other design tools.*** **Familiarity with technical requirements for video hosting sites like Vimeo and YouTube, and social media sites like Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.******Preferred Qualifications:***** **Experience working in higher education, arts, or cultural organizations.*** **Familiarity with social media advertising.*** **Knowledge of accessibility best practices for digital content.******Reporting to this position:** No direct reports.******Conditions of Employment:***** **Satisfactory Background check results required.*** **Some evening and weekend work may be required to support events and time-sensitive content.******Physical demands and work environment:******The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*** **Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

(may be adjusted depending on position)*** **Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.*** **Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment.**Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise).

Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence.

This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested.

You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied.

We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax.

Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media.MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future.As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community.

It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.
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Required Skill Profession

Media And Communication Workers