Multimedia Developer Lead and Creative Storyteller

Multimedia Developer Lead and Creative Storyteller

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile

Summary:

Responsible for advancing the university's public image and reputation through complex media engagement and outreach activities to actively engage with media outlets, secure impactful coverage, and promote the university's stories, achievements, and expertise.

Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Branding and Communications, the Multimedia Developer Lead and Creative Storyteller plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University’s visual and multimedia communications. This role leads the conception, production, and delivery of high-impact video and photography across digital platforms, including websites, social media, newsletters, and marketing collateral.

Working in close partnership with the Branding and Communications team, this position brings to life the people, programs, and global impact of the Thunderbird community through compelling, brand-aligned visual storytelling. The role is central to capturing and conveying the unique perspectives of our global T-bird community, translating complex experiences into engaging multimedia content that resonates with audiences worldwide.

By strengthening visibility, connection, and engagement across external audiences, this role directly supports Thunderbird’s ambitious global mission and elevates its presence on the international stage. The Multimedia Developer Lead and Creative Storyteller blends strong creative vision with deep technical expertise to deliver polished, innovative multimedia experiences that honor and amplify Thunderbird’s nearly 80-year legacy of leadership in global education.

This position leverages advanced tools, including AI-enabled technologies, to enhance ideation, storyboarding, animation, sound design, and production workflows, while continually adopting emerging technologies and best practices to drive creative excellence and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a globally minded, tech-savvy creative with a strong portfolio in photography, videography, and digital content creation. They are a proactive, detail-oriented communicator with strong editorial judgment who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is eager to grow in a leadership role within global marketing and communications.

Essential Duties:

• Lead the conception, design, and production of high-quality multimedia content that advances Thunderbird’s strategic marketing and communications, as well as highlight the unique aspects of Thunderbird, its students, alumni, faculty, and initiatives.
• Determine the most effective creative approach, format, medium, and level of complexity to achieve desired outcomes across digital, web-based, and experiential platforms.
• Design and develop compelling visual layouts and multimedia concepts, motion graphics, sound, and interactive elements as appropriate.
• Integrate AI tools to innovate and continuously learn and adopt new technologies to stay at the forefront of the industry.
• Produce, direct, shoot, and edit video and photographic content for a wide range of uses, including promotional campaigns, academic programming, events, interviews, digital storytelling, and social media.
• Streamlines production workflows, leads multimedia projects from concept through execution, and fosters collaboration across teams to ensure quality and consistency.
• Serve as producer and/or director for studio and field productions, overseeing scheduling, location selection, storyboarding, filming, recording, and post-production to ensure cohesive and high-quality results.
• Collaborate with content writers, designers, and other team members to integrate multimedia content into digital campaigns.
• Operate and maintain professional video, audio, lighting, and editing equipment; determine special effects, composition, pacing, and overall…