Videographer/Photographer

The Science Academies of New York (SANY) seeks a creative and technically skilled Videographer/Photographer to join our dynamic Marketing and Public Relations Department. This individual will be instrumental in capturing, editing, and producing high-quality video and photo content to support school branding, recruitment, community engagement, and internal communications. This role will also integrate AI-assisted tools and technologies to enhance productivity and creative output.

Responsibilities:

• Capture compelling photo and video content of school events, classrooms, student and staff features, and community outreach efforts.
• Edit and produce high-quality videos for web, social media, live streams, presentations, and internal use.
• Utilize AI-powered tools (e.g., Adobe Sensei, RunwayML, Descript, Canva AI) for:
  • Video enhancement, color correction, and audio cleanup
  • Script generation, captioning, and text overlays
  • Image upscaling, background removal, object isolation, and other enhancements as needed
  • and more…
• Create and maintain an organized media library and digital asset management system.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and storyboard visual projects.
• Provide live video coverage for major school events and ceremonies (e.g., Facebook/Instagram Live).
• Edit and prepare media optimized for web and social media publishing.
• Ensure all content aligns with SANY's branding and visual identity standards.
• Assist in producing short-form, vertical content for platforms like Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Stay current with visual content trends and emerging AI technologies in media production.
• Develop and maintain a video content calendar aligned with academic and recruitment cycles.
• Create highlight reels and promotional videos showcasing school programs, athletics, and alumni achievements.
• Train staff on basic photography and videography techniques as needed.
• Collaborate within the marketing department  to ensure media is optimized per platform requirements.
• Archive raw and final media assets following internal documentation standards.
• Scout locations and plan lighting setups for photo and video shoots.

Qualifications:

This role requires a self-starter who pays attention to detail, is goal-oriented, and can handle social situations with ease. Before work can begin, the position will require fingerprint clearance through the New York State Department of Education.

Required Skills:

• BA/BS in Photography, Film, Media, Communications, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional photography and videography experience.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom).
• Familiarity with AI tools for media production (e.g., Descript, Runway, Fliki, Heygen).
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, and visual storytelling.
• Hands-on experience with DSLR/mirrorless cameras, audio equipment, lighting kits, and gimbals.
• Skilled in editing videos for social media, especially short, vertical formats.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to various school sites.
• Fingerprint clearance through the New York State Department of Education is required. 

Bonus Skills:

• Motion graphics and animation experience.
• Drone videography & photography expertise, TRUST Certification, and FAA certification.
• Experience setting up and managing live streams.
• Strong graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, Figma).

About the Company:

SANY encompasses four charter schools in New York state: The Syracuse Academy of Science, The Utica Academy of Science, The Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse, and The Citizenship & Science Academy of Rochester. We serve 3,200 students in our schools and have a waiting list of over 2,000 students. In all K-12 levels, SANY promotes real-world problem solving & exploration in science and mathematics, interactive engagement and collaborative problem-solving opportunities, field trips to environmentally friendly locations and science museums, and regular classroom technology use. www.sany.org

Want to learn more about our district? Check out the following links to get a closer look at our schools, hear from our parents, and see what our state and community leaders are saying about SANY.

• SANY Website: www.sany.org
• SASCS Website: www.sascs.org
• UASCS Website: www.uascs.org 
• CSA Syracuse Website: www.csasyracuse.org 
• CSA Rochester Website: www.csarochester.org 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Science Academies of New York is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or those who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.