The Assistant Director of Photography, assigned to Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of photography initiatives. This role is also responsible as secondary personnel for strategic videography development and implementation, that enhances the reputation, visibility, and brand of the Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in photography, cinematography, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field or experience equivalent to a master’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
- Thorough understanding of the healthcare industry and academic healthcare environment.
- Considerable knowledge of professional photography techniques with an emphasis on visual storytelling and brand consistency.
- Considerable knowledge of advanced photo composition principles, lighting design, color theory, exposure control, and image quality standards.
- Working knowledge of institutional branding standards and how visual media supports reputation, visibility, and audience engagement.
- Working knowledge of strategic planning and implementation for photography and videography initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor visual assets and messaging to diverse audiences.
- Proficient skill in digital and social media platforms, with the ability to leverage them to amplify the organization’s messaging.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Considerable experience researching, organizing, planning, coordinating, managing and directing photo production projects.
- Considerable experience developing and implementing successful visual assets for communications and marketing needs.
- Considerable experience with photography and videography equipment, editing software, and digital asset management systems such as Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and Bynder.
- Considerable experience operating DSLR and mirrorless cameras and camera controls, ensuring the proper selection of shutter speeds, apertures, lens types, filters and effects.
- Working experience operating photography and videography lighting equipment such as portable and studio lights, off camera flash.
- Working experience with event photography, including capturing live event activities, in-the-moment shots, candid shots, posed shots, etc.
- Working experience with a studio set up, including lighting, capturing headshots, working with backdrops, etc.
