Item 2.C-July 13, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s):
Current Title:
Current Range:
(JCC: )
Department: Office of Integrated Marketing (DMI)
College/Division: Office of President
Account #(s): 1201-101-0303 (50%) / Student Services (50%)
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
(X) New position: Proposed Range: 2
Proposed Title: Videographer
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Lucy Walker, Mgr, Creative Services / Patricia Richard, Director
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Date
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Director/Chair/Dean
Heather Hardy
Executive Vice President & Provost
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
EEO Code: 3C
CUPA Code: CM5566
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 292
Job Class Code: 67275
Range: 2
Effective Date: 7/1/2012
Approved Title:
VIDEOGRAPHER
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 6/1/2012
Position Description – Videographer
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
Reporting to the Manager, Creative Services, within the University of Nevada, Reno’s office of
Integrated Marketing, the Videographer produces professional-quality marketing and recruitment
videos to support University objectives. This position requires strong storytelling/scripting abilities
as well as pre- and post-production skills. In addition, this position oversees the department’s
inventory of photo and video equipment and manages student workers as needed for video
productions.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
30% - Planning and Preparing for Video Shoots
 Conceptualize assigned projects into scripts, storyboards and other creative plans
 Recruit colleagues and student workers as necessary to aid in video production
 Pre-interview and carefully select video subjects
 Determine appropriate settings/ locations and coordinate other preparatory needs
50% - Video Production
 Direct all aspects of video shoots, including photography, audio, lighting, blocking and
other essential elements
 Edit video footage to produce video projects, using current, nonlinear editing processes
and software
 Produce various length video projects for a variety of mediums and audiences
 Export finished projects in a variety of formats
10% - Organization of video footage and maintain release forms
 Log footage from video shoots into an organized repository
 Make video footage available to internal and external constituents
 Obtain and maintain photo/video release forms for talent
10% - Process and Equipment Oversight
 Track and maintain the department’s video-related equipment and software
 Create and maintain a video production process to standardize workflow
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
While the department’s specific goals and strategies are set by team leadership, the
Videographer is free to make independent decisions regarding structure, presentation and other
creative and editorial decisions provided they fall within the direction provided. The Manager,
Creative Services, assigns projects, establishes goals, and makes budgetary decisions.
Position Description – Videographer
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Impact:
The position’s decisions will help shape the University’s reputation among its many stakeholders.
Well-produced projects have the potential to recruit students, broaden engagement, and grow the
institution's prestige. Poor performance may result in unfavorable perceptions by the public.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Advanced photography
 Cinematography
 Non-linear video editing
 Professional lighting
 Professional audio
 Professional audio/video equipment
 Web-based video applications
 Video cataloging and storage
Skills:
 Use of Microsoft Office
 Use of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects
 Use of Apple Final Cut Pro and related applications
Ability to:
 Communicate complex subjects in a compelling manner
 Make video subjects feel comfortable to elicit authentic conversation
 Adhere to deadlines
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Integrated Marketing staff
Academic & Administrative
Faculty
University students
Student Services staff
External
University-related individuals
Vendor Reps
Reason for Contact
To coordinate day-to-day activities and plan with emphasis on
video production and marketing/communication objectives
To coordinate video production, interview and film necessary
subjects for videos
To coordinate video production, interview and film necessary
subjects for videos
To understand recruitment strategies and coordinate video
production for student recruitment
Reason for Contact
To coordinate video production, interview and film necessary
subjects for videos
To research equipment capabilities and purchases
Position Description – Videographer
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6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and two years, or a Master’s Degree and one year, of work
experience in video, film, television, broadcasting production, or related field
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None