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For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

For a more in-depth understanding of our vision, core values and ongoing work, please see our academic plan

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

The team

Telling the Toronto Metropolitan University story — that is the role of the Marketing and Communications team. Working with partners inside and outside the university to enhance the profile and reputation of TMU. Our goal is to create high-quality, compelling marketing and communications solutions that support the TMU brand and enhance its reputation to influence decisions that students, faculty, donors,partners, alumni and staff make about connecting with us.

• The Manager, Videography leads the planning, production, and delivery of high-quality video content that advances the University's brand, marketing, and communications objectives.
• Oversees the full video production process, from ideation and storyboarding through to final delivery, ensuring all content reflects brand standards and tells compelling stories.
• Provides hands-on support in shooting, editing, and production for video projects.
• Translates marketing requirements into cinematic, story-driven, and technically sound creative solutions, working closely with internal stakeholders, senior executives, creative teams, and external production partners to deliver impactful content across platforms and channels.
• Leads and inspires the video, photography, producer, and digital asset coordinator staff, and manages day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Leads the planning, shooting, editing, and delivery of video content for a wide range of projects including brand campaigns, social media, events, testimonials, and promotional materials.
• Supports the ideation of concepts and storyboards in collaboration with the creative team to ensure video content aligns with brand and campaign objectives.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders across the University to understand video needs and translate them into compelling visual stories, manages multiple video production projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met and develops project timelines, production schedules, and status reports for all active video projects.
• Oversees the management, maintenance, and inventory of all videography equipment including cameras, lighting, audio, and editing hardware and software, including identifying departmental equipment needs, evaluates available options, and negotiates pricing for the purchasing or rental of new equipment.
• Ensures all video content adheres to the University's brand guidelines, visual identity standards, and accessibility requirements, including, reviewing and approving all video outputs before final delivery to ensure quality and brand consistency.
• Manages and supervises video, photography, producer and digital asset coordinator staff workflow including full-time, part-time, freelance, and agency resources, assigns and prioritizes tasks, establishes goals, sets expectations and evaluates performance.

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter, resume and portfolio describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of direct experience in an agency, marketing, branded communications, or similar creative environment.
• Completion of a post-secondary degree program in film, film studies, graphic design, multimedia design, visual communications, communications studies, media production, or related field is required.
• Technical expertise in film, video, or advertising production, including video, animation, motion graphics, audio and lighting.
• Experience on multiple film sets, working with directors, production teams and talent.
• Experience supervising staff, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of video, motion graphics, design, layout, composition and colour.
• Ability to integrate approved brand elements and ensure all creative content reinforces the brand.
• Advanced proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Captivate, Dreamweaver, Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max, Xpression, Flash, HTML/CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and jQuery, with the ability to streamline design variables to maximize output.
• Solid understanding of video, audio, and new media production, including digital video and audio systems, still photography, and computer-generated imagery and animation.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong client-service focus.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners, collaborate across departments, and coordinate with vendors.
• Commitment to the University's principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and working knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
  

In addition to the above, the following TMU Leadership Competencies are required:

• Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
• Builds Relationships of Trust & Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships.
• Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential, and valued for their differences.
• Demonstrates Organizational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
• Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.

• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.