Job Description

This position would be jointly supporting the Faculty of Health and the Faculty of Dentistry. Reporting to the Communications Manager, Faculty of Dentistry, and working closely with the Communications Director, Faculty of Health, the Digital Content Creator is responsible for creating compelling photography, videography, audio, and written content to help tell their stories and inform partners.
Key Responsibilities

• Produce, source, and curate photo, video, audio, and written content to support Faculty of Dentistry and Health campaigns, social media channels, and print materials.
• Work closely with the Faculty of Dentistry communications manager and the director of communications for the Faculty of Health to produce create clear, compelling, brand-aligned, and newsworthy content about students, staff, faculty, alumni, and donors, suited to a broad audience across multiple platforms.
• Identify opportunities to generate content in innovative formats, across a wide range of communications platforms to enhance the Faculties' brands.
• Develop scripts, storyboards, and shot lists to assist with communications projects. Effectively and efficiently build and manage the digital asset platforms for each Faculty.
• Assess, develop, and implement the visual aspects of the website (photography and video) to ensure that visual identity guidelines are met.
• Complete the necessary training in website content development, information architecture, and technical training (AEM/Touch UI) to manage and support the Faculties in the Dal-wide transition from the AEM Classic to Touch UI platforms.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie's vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and/or diploma in a relevant field, such as photography, videography, media arts, screen arts, with a minimum of three years' recent and related occupational experience as a photographer, videographer, and editor (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required to develop relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, and attention to detail, by ensuring content created is on-brand and consistently meets the needs of diverse audiences.
• Manage multiple timelines in a deadline driven environment.
• Skilled in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.).

Assets

• Experience that includes graphic design, writing, and/or publishing.

Job Competencies
Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration

Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 11/01/2022
Close Date 11/08/2022
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents * Cover Letter