North Carolina State University was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 37,000 high-performing students, 9,000 preeminent faculty and staff and 260,000 alumni. NC State is a research-extensive university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We’re also at the forefront of teaching and research in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles and veterinary medicine. NC State is consistently named as one of the best values in higher education, and many of our programs are ranked at the top of their respective disciplines. We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture. All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development, with an eye to personalized career growth.

University Communications and Marketing is NC State’s dedicated communications agency. Our team provides leadership, strategy, services and support to advance the NC State brand and help the university achieve its core mission. We work to promote local, national and worldwide visibility for the university and its students, faculty and staff. The office is committed to informing the public and the university community about NC State’s innovative, diverse learning environment, its world-leading scholarship and research, and its unswerving dedication to improving lives by finding practical solutions to real-world problems.

Marketing Communications is the central marketing and communications arm for NC State. It essentially functions as the university’s in-house agency. This unit works with high-level university offices to develop effective communications and marketing strategies and thoughtful collateral to support University efforts. As a sub-unit of University Communications, the unit is responsible for working to empower the brand of NC State through leading-edge marketing, photography, video, design, web and interactive media in a for-fee/chargeback environment.

Acting alone or as part of a small team, the video producer tells the many compelling stories of NC State in video format, producing professional-level videos that communicate the NC State brand for use on the web and social media, events and in the media.

When working solo, the position may be responsible for all aspects of video production including, planning shots, setting up lighting, interviewing, shooting video, recording and mixing sound, running teleprompter or any other aspects of working in an independent capacity.

Position will need to be adept at creating both external and internal videos based on client needs. Position will create or work with individuals to create animations or motion graphics.

Additionally, this position is responsible for visually documenting NC State faculty, staff, administrators and events as a historical record of NC State. The position is also responsible for archiving and managing footage for repurposing as b-roll in other video productions.

Other duties as assigned. 

In addition to your application please submit a resume, cover letter, contact information for at least 3 professional references, and the link to your online portfolio (upload as “other document (1)”).

Candidates must have an online portfolio to be considered.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.