Date Posted: 11/05/2024
Req ID: 40554
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: School of Cities
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00055756

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The School of Cities at the University of Toronto is one of a kind, created to address the pressing issues facing urban areas to better cities and urban regions. We take advantage of being located in one of the world’s most culturally diverse, dynamic, and vibrant cities. As the innovation centre for the new science of cities, the School of Cities is a solutions incubator for urban-focused researchers, educators, students, practitioners and the general public to explore the complex global challenges facing urban centres. A living laboratory, the school leverages urban data and lived experience to improve policy and decision-making, and collaborates with city leaders around the world to make local decisions that have real impact


Your opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Academic Director and Executive Director, the Videographer will be responsible for determining the best format to engage audiences, and be responsible for the entire life cycle of a video product, from storyboarding, filming, editing, sound editing, animation, and post-production - both short and long form. The role of the Videographer will demonstrate a keen understanding of urban issues, and help us to focus on broadening the reach of scholarly work to affect changes in public understanding and awareness of critical urban issues, leading to policy improvements, community engagement, and industry decisions. That means meeting our audience where they are, helping them to understand esoteric concepts that might inform their work; advocating actionable changes based on research insights; supporting advancements that create real positive changefor communities.

The Videographer will work with the core School of Cities team of staff and faculty, especially our knowledge translation and comms teams, to amplify our academic work and connect with change-makers who are committed to improving cities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementing components of digital media communications projects
• Planning and developing pre-production video ideas into outlines, scripts, and story boards
• Producing promotional and outreach materials
• Keeping well-informed on applicable copyright, access and privacy laws
• Conducting photography and/or videography shoots
• Editing post-production audio and/or visual material
• Obtaining waivers from subjects prior to photo and video shoots
• Maintaining a repository of digital media records

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in video production, media arts, or film, or equivalent related experience
• Minimum five years (5 years) in video editing and production
• Demonstrated expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud – Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Media Encoder
• Demonstrated creative ability in scriptwriting, storyboarding, motion graphics.
• Strong technical skills with professional cameras and grip/lighting gear.
• Experience in leading projects independently and collaborating within teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects successfully within tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of current urban issues and challenges.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed and willingness to travel to shoot locations and events across Southern Ontario.

Assets (Nonessential):

• G-class driver’s license

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Articulate
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Resourceful
• Tactful
• Team player

Notes:

• This is a full-time term role ending December 2025.
• This role requires the successful candidate to work some evenings and weekends.
• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 11/13/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $75,223. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $96,196. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations
Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.