Visual Production Assistant (Full-time)
Description
Come and be part of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) – a major transit agency in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States! As the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) expands and develops, UTA has an amazing opportunity for you as our Visual Production Assistant.
JOB SUMMARY
Accepts and completes assignments to create, design, layout, shoot, edit, print, or otherwise produce content in video, digital, or print graphic formats. Creates an array of visual works including, but not limited to, posters, video, graphics, audio, fact sheets, infographics, presentations, templates, and photography, including original artwork. Conforms to UTA brand guidelines and quality standards. Works closely with the Graphic Arts Specialist, Visual Production Specialist, and Communications Strategists to deliver products according to outlined specs and deadlines. Suggests ideas for accomplishing goals of a project assignment according to trends and best practices in visual production and design. Creates and gathers video and photography for visual use. Edits video, graphic, audio, and photographic assets. Organizes media for use by the team and agencywide. Collaborates with others and takes and implements feedback. Works well with deadlines and changes.
This job is not eligible for telework. Requires regular and predictable attendance during set full-time daytime hours Monday through Friday in the Salt Lake City UTA Frontlines Headquarters or field assignments.
Normal Business hours are Monday – Friday 8-6. Actual working hours for this full-time position are flexible within this time frame. May require infrequent holiday, weekend, or tasks and event support, with advance notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Associate degree in Art, Graphic Art and Design, Photography, Multimedia or Video Production or Editing, or similar.
EXPERIENCE:
One year of professional experience in graphic arts and design; video, photography, and/or audio editing and production; and digital and print production.
- Demonstrated understanding of principles of effective visual communication with a portfolio of prior work.
- Experience in graphics and multimedia software such as Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Acrobat, and Photoshop.
- Prior use of camera, audio, and computer equipment to produce visual and audio products.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess or demonstrate ability to acquire skills in using Trello project management software, Microsoft Office Suite and 365 online file sharing and organizing, Dropbox, and SharePoint, as well as internal processes and brand standard.
- Experience in applying knowledge of accessible standards in visual communications a plus.
- Photography and photo editing experience a plus.
This job requires regular and predictable attendance.
- OR -
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
UTA’s benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:
- Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
- Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
- 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
- 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
- Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
- Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
- Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
- Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
- Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
- Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
- UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
- Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.
For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits
Pay Range: 21.87 or more depending on experience.
If interested, apply before: December 23, 2024, by 5:59 p.m.
* Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.
*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.
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