Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Jeremy Davis, jeremy.davis@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$48,000.00 - $65,000.00

Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, work samples and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The person in this role leads video strategy for undergraduate recruitment,  producing compelling visual stories that help prospective students see themselves at OSU. From concept to final edit the primary responsibilities include planning and executing video shoots, writing scripts, creating graphics, conducting interviews and producing polished videos that bring the OSU experience to life across digital platforms.

Collaborating closely with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment, this role will impact enrollment goals with powerful visual storytelling and strengthen OSU’s brand presence with key audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Creatively tell engaging OSU stories by producing polished video and audio content for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment that prompt prospective students to take action.
• Edit video using non-linear software.
• Create static and animated graphics.
• Write scripts.
• Ensure that content is produced and uploaded on deadline.
• Coordinate with campus partners to schedule and perform interviews that will enhance messaging to prospective students and their key influencers.
• Support social media strategy by producing relevant and engaging video content for prospective students and their families.
• Conduct ongoing research into high school student media preferences, digital consumption patterns, and effective storytelling techniques to generate innovative video concepts for recruitment.
• Develop creative briefs and campaign ideas that authentically engage prospective students and their support networks, including parents and counselors.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and platform evolution to ensure OSU's video content remains compelling, relevant, and strategically aligned with enrollment objectives.
• Assist the Brand Management multimedia team in creating general university video content that builds the brand of the institution.
• Edit content created for other university audiences to better meet the video needs of prospective student audiences.
• Build an environment of collaboration and teamwork in the unit and across multiple departments, colleges and campuses.
• Other duties as assigned.

About our team: The Department of Brand Management oversees all representations of the Oklahoma State University brand. Our areas of expertise include media relations, crisis communications, internal/external messaging, branding, advertising, recruitment communications, visual media, digital strategy and more. This office aims to elevate Oklahoma State University’s profile by showcasing programs, resources and expertise as well as garner recognition for its efforts within the state, nation and world.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED
  • High School/GED
  • Four years related work experience

  -OR-

  • Two years of post-secondary education in a related field
  • Two years related work experience

  -OR-

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field in Journalism and broadcasting, production, communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License required.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Strong video storytelling skills. Use of non-linear editing software such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere. Demonstrated ability to take multiple projects from concept to completion while meeting stringent deadlines. Ability to leverage and produce social media content to promote products. Strong written and verbal communication skills, project coordination and scheduling skills. Proficiency using video and audio equipment such as cameras, tripod, microphones and lights.

  Ability to work cross-functionally with supervisors, unit staff and campus partners to ensure collaborative environment, coordinated efforts and maximized outcomes. Must learn quickly and demonstrate flexibility in the work environment. Exhibit strong attention to detail as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple assignments with different priorities and tight deadlines. Demonstrate creativity, integrity and passion for growing the brand of Oklahoma State University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's

  Journalism and broadcasting, production, communications, public relations, marketing or a related field. Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field

• One to two years of professional experience producing feature video content. A professional demo reel/portfolio is required as part of the application process.

  Experience in long-form video production. Experience creating compelling social media and/or advertising video content across digital platforms.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Use of Adobe Suite including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. Final Cut Pro, Canva and other production software accepted. Experience producing podcasts.