Videographer Cheltenham 2024

The Videographer will report into the Director of Marketing and Communications and the main function of the role is to capture the breadth of academic, sporting, and co-curricular life across both the Prep School and College in video and with some photography.

The postholder is responsible for creating social media videos and reels to promote as well as halftermly highlights videos for both schools featuring the very best of life at Cheltenham College. The successful candidate will film (and take some photography) over the term and edit the files for distribution to parents as required, to an agreed schedule. There will also be the requirement to create longer videos featuring a specific service or feature of College. In time, the postholder will be expected to suggest specific opportunities they think would lend themselves best to a video feature, as well as develop a clear visual style to ensure a consistent image for both schools. Due to the nature of this role, the candidate must be willing to be extremely flexible with their 37.5 hours worked over the week during term time. Evening and weekend work will be required in term time with time taken back in the summer holidays for the extra hours worked.

Skills and Characteristics

• Excellent filming, photography and editing skills with a thorough working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere software.
• Knowledge of other Adobe programs such as Adobe After Effects and Adobe Audition is desirable.
• A degree or similar qualification in film and/or photography.
• Flexibility – working days will vary with evening and weekend work
• Excellent creative flair and design skills, combined with a close attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills: a methodical approach with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines and scheduling slots.
• Confident motivated self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision whilst also being an effective & flexible team player in a happy, busy marketing team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – confident in setting up shoots with numerous people, and directing on set.
• Comfortable working with pupils ages 3 – 18 and members of the College Community,
• Co-operative, reliable, supportive, with a “can do” attitude and a desire to learn.
• Enthusiasm and energy - happy to add filming suggestions into the mix and contribute to the marketing team strategy.
• A sense of humour with the ability to remain calm and cope with the unexpected, and unflappable when last minute requests arrive!

Responsibilities 

• Produce weekly social media videos and half termly video highlights.
• Produce photography for use across College and Prep School marketing materials.
• Produce ad hoc longer promotional videos at the request of the Marketing Team.
• Ensure appropriate equipment is bought along to each shoot.
• Ensure social media best practice for video distribution and to maximise all College social media channels wherever possible.
• Support and maintain the organisation and storage of digital assets. Videographer Cheltenham College
• Where necessary work with the College Audio Visual Technician to ensure appropriate audio for videos.
• Work within branding guidelines and GDPR laws.