Multimedia Production Specialist

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Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Marketing/Communications, On-site (work in-person at business location)

The Multimedia Production Specialist supports San José State University’s commitment to increase online access to higher education for working adult learners, particularly focusing on providing students from historically underserved communities with opportunities to advance their education and obtain their degree. The role supports the effective use of current and emerging technologies to develop innovative and engaging e‑learning environments as part of SJSU Online, a fully remote academic program that provides opportunity for students with some college credits to earn a bachelor's degree.

• Plans effective multimedia projects by preparing instructional training, public information and creative/promotional materials
• Works with SJSU Online faculty and staff members to develop, shoot and edit video projects to create instructional content that is engaging and effective
• Assesses client needs and multimedia selection including concept development through post‑production and delivery, preparing scripts, storyboards, and program designs, and coordinating resource scheduling. Selects appropriate media approaches to achieve learning outcomes and integrates video, audio, digital and online components

• Creates and produces instructional materials based on appropriate instructional media solutions
• Collaborates in the creation of multimedia materials and evolves with styles and brand standards to produce effective multimedia content

• Assembles production materials into professionally finished products
• Edits video recordings, soundtracks, still images, and multimedia presentations for highest quality possible
• Creates post‑production elements such as animations, graphics, special effects and CSU mandated closed captions
• Collaborates in evaluation of each project in terms of achievement of instructional and/or communication purpose
• Directs production crew and on‑camera subjects, conducts interviews, and coordinates location logistics

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices
• Significant skills in professional multimedia design, integration, staging, and operation, preferably in a higher education setting
• Ability to use media production software commonly used at SJSU, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to create effective multimedia end products within a team, and coordinate production work
• Advanced knowledge of software applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database management, digital asset management
• Advanced knowledge of multimedia technology including trends, formats, and software
• Significant knowledge of multimedia production processes including audience assessment, instructional and program design, and budgeting
• Significant skills in directing live productions that incorporate complex audio mixing, graphics and multiple cameras
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects, and perform accurately in a detail‑oriented environment
• Ability to process raw footage using the appropriate software for post‑production preparation

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent
• Five years plus of progressively responsible experience producing media, filming/editing, in a broadcast, corporate or educational environment, including demonstrated experience in scriptwriting and video production

• Bachelor's degree in media production, instructional technology, instructional design,…