Salary & Benefits:
Minimum starting salary of $54,000, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Produce and direct high-profile university video projects.
2. Capture and edit video content for a variety of university projects.
3. Collaborate closely with the supervisor to film and edit high-priority university videos.
4. Contribute to the development and management of the student video team.
5. Assist with documenting campus community activities, including essential campus events, interviews, and b-roll.
6. Plan, film, edit, and deliver videos to entities across the university.
7. Contribute to innovative solutions for communication delivery.
8. Pitch and contribute to Creative Team ideation.
9. Manage and contribute to the Video server and archive system.
10. Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Bachelor’s degree or five or more (5+) years of relevant experience required, preferably in Film/Video, Communications, Art, or similar.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience, preferably in higher education.
• Advanced video knowledge/skills, including the ability to film in many different situations and with lighting equipment.
• Computer proficient with experience in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and calendars simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate with others regularly.
• Ability to travel to off-campus locations.
• Ability to lift and transport heavy video equipment
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Photography experience is preferred.
How to Apply:
Please attach the following documents, they are required for consideration:
Resume
Cover Letter
Sample of video work or link to website
Applications missing required documents will not be considered . The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact department contact Ronda Huster ([email protected]). If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Application Deadline:
Application review begins Monday July 6, 2026, and this posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or five or more years of relevant experience
- Minimum three years of relevant experience (preferably in higher education)
- Advanced video production skills, including filming in varied situations and using lighting equipment
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud suite
- Ability to manage multiple projects and calendars simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others
- Ability to travel to off-campus locations
- Ability to lift and transport heavy video equipment
- Physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than five days per week
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future
- Resume, cover letter, and sample of video work or link to website required for consideration
- Photography experience
What We Do
Grand Valley State University is a public university based in Allendale, Michigan, that offers over 350 undergraduate and graduate programs, combining rigorous academics with hands-on learning.
