Job Description

Position Number:

50000863 /

Department:

Studio

Grade:

GR12

Campus:

Sir George Williams (Downtown)

Salary:

$86,159.93 - $102,917.74 per annum

Union/Association/HR Policy:

CUPEU

Posting deadline:

November 24, 2025

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role.

SCOPE

Reporting to the Manager, Studio, the incumbent provides visual media services including creating, capturing and producing photographs, audio recordings and videos using professional digital equipment to produce media content that conveys institutional and departmental messages for multiple channels.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

o Capture photos for institutional and departmental needs. Plan, prepare, and execute shoots in collaboration with colleagues and clients.


o Produce, shoot and edit videos of people, spaces, events, interviews and cutaways/b-roll footage needed for the various channels as required, to engage a wide range of audiences including current students, prospective students, parents, researchers and the public, as well as internal faculty and staff. Create simple animations, as required.


o Discuss projects with clients, promote creative ideas and recommend production methods. Liaise with various faculties, departments and units within the university community to organize and arrange appointments for production assignments.


o Identify and contribute to the development of university stock photo and video libraries for institutional use. Create a content calendar with planned shoots.


o Ensure photographs/videos are ready for publication and distribution. Make sure that the photos are accessible in PhotoFinder and that the corresponding image waiver forms are properly associated with the photos.


o Prepare media files for archiving, tagging/keywording, and distribution. Ensure assets are properly catalogued for future retrieval.


o Keep current with trends in photography, videography, and production techniques. Propose innovative approaches to enhance university communications. Monitor other platforms that host content about Concordia or other universities to get a sense of current trends, issues, and challenges facing students and other members of the higher ed community. Report this information to appropriate UCS stakeholders.


o Attend related events on/off campus to shoot video or photos, and/or broadcast these events live on social media platforms.


o Source/create appropriate content produced by third-parties, in-line with Concordia's brand and content guidelines.


o Consult with colleagues to determine equipment needs and recommend improvements to workflows, equipment, and procedures.


o Perform other tasks in support of the unit, as assigned by the Studio Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

o Bachelor's degree and two to four years of experience in producing and editing photography, video and multimedia and motion graphics, including sound recording and audio post-production.


o Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of social media platforms such as YouTube, Meta, LinkedIn, Spotify and TikTok, and the specs and requirements related to these platforms.


o Very good knowledge (Level 5) of spoken and written English and good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written French in order to review and modify content.


o Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe.


o Familiarity with the MS Office suite.


o Advanced knowledge of video/audio edition and professional recording equipment and applications such as Apple's Logic Pro or Adobe Audition, Apple's Final Cut Pro, Apple's Compressor, Apple's Motion, and Adobe after Effects.


o Advanced knowledge of compositing, motion graphics design, video/audio compression and applications (Compressor or Media Encoder).


o Knowledge of subtitling tools and best practices.


o Strong coordination, planning, problem-solving, client-focused, verbal/written communication, and multitasking skills.


o Excellent organizational skills, especially time management and prioritization.


o Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with alumni, donors, media, faculty and staff members, as well as students.


o Diplomatic, tactful, creative and dynamic; able to analyze a problem and take initiative.


o Demonstrated sense of creativity, design and innovation; ability to stay abreast of digital trends.


o Availability to work outside normal operating hours.



Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.





Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien'keha:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtia:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Employment Equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.

Accessibility

Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, hr-employment@concordia.ca

Immigration Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants' status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.