Videographer & Photographer

Overview

Who We Are:

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service.  We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

What You Will Do:

National Louis University is seeking a talented and creative Videographer & Photographer to join our dynamic marketing team. This full-time position will focus primarily on videography, with additional responsibility for photography. The ideal candidate should be skilled in both capturing high-quality video and still images for a variety of content needs, while serving as a key visual storyteller for the university's brand across all marketing initiatives.

This role requires a self-starter who excels at collaboration, demonstrates excellent communication skills, and is skilled in their craft. The successful candidate will be comfortable interacting with diverse stakeholders across departments, consistently delivering projects on time, and working independently with minimal supervision. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required to support events and campus activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Video Production: Produce, shoot, and edit compelling video content for digital platforms, marketing campaigns, and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube)
• Photography: Capture professional photos for marketing materials, events, and digital content while maintaining organized digital asset libraries
• Visual Storytelling: Create video narratives for commercials, program videos, campus tours, and promotional content that align with university brand guidelines
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work independently with various departments to document campus events, student achievements, and faculty accomplishments
• Event Coverage: Attend university events (including evenings/weekends) for video and photo documentation
• Content Management: Develop and adapt content for multiple platforms while staying current with social media trends and best practices
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent quality standards

Qualifications

Required:

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in videography and photography, including Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom) and Final Cut Pro
• Experience: 2-3 years of videography/photography experience, preferably in higher education, nonprofit, or marketing environment
• Creative Skills: Strong visual storytelling abilities with understanding of social media trends and platform-specific requirements
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration across departments
• Professional Attributes: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to work independently, adaptable under tight deadlines, and comfortable with evening/weekend work as needed

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, film, photography, or related field
• Experience with motion graphics, animation, and live streaming
• Familiarity with content management systems and digital asset management
• Experience working in higher education, a plus

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $45,986 to $64,380 annually.  Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity. 

Application Instructions

Please Include the following along with your application:

• Resume (Required)
• One example of photo or video work (Required), you may also include any of the following (optional): social media content and motion graphics or animation
  • Please provide a link to a website, online portfolio, or social media account
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form