Digital Media Producer Job at Juniata College in Huntingdon

Job Title :

Digital Media Producer

Posting Number : 20110576

Pay Rate :

Starting at $53,400 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Position Type : Administration

Key Responsibilities :

Juniata College is seeking to hire a Digital Media Producer to develop, produce, and project manage high-profile digital media projects in support of the Colleges mission and strategic plan. A strong storyteller, the Digital Media Producer works collaboratively with the College community to create quality, visually compelling video content that builds awareness, drives demand, and informs the public about Juniata College. This position requires an experienced video professional who can perform all aspects of video production and is enthusiastic about strategizing and engaging on campus to develop content.

Responsibilities :

• Concept, produce, shoot, and edit high quality, digital video content that tells the College story. Create production scripts, storyboards, and treatment proposals, assess requirements, and develop plans for projects such as live multi-camera productions, social media videos, and scripted videos for use on YouTube, the College website, social networks, and other creative outlets
• Build and implement digital media strategies that advance institutional brand communications and assist the College in achieving its strategic goals.
• Manage the Colleges YouTube channel, creating and organizing video content to increase engagement, and then identify and report on audience engagement metrics to inform future work.
• Operate campus Digital Media Studio and supervise student assistants responsible for serving as video production crew in studio or in field.
• Manage, lead, and train student assistants who operate video, audio, and lighting equipment; perform editing and video shoots that further the College brand and the work of the marketing and communications office; and contribute video content for social media.
• Select, operate, and maintain a variety of video, audio, computer-based production equipment, and lighting equipment for use in studio and field productions.
• Direct guests, participants, production crew, and student assistants before and during recording, whether in the studio or on location.
• Coordinate and modify lighting, audio engineering, and graphics for video / digital media productions.
• Conduct post-production editing using the latest versions of non-linear editing, animation, and graphic design software to follow Juniata College brand standards.
• Coordinate distribution and promotion with the marketing and communications office or campus partners.
• Oversee and manage project progress, track milestones, and provide ongoing status reports.
• Align work with institutional identity standards, and brand and editorial guidelines, maintaining consistency in voice, tone, visual brand and design language, and messaging across all platforms. Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to update and refine content as brand and editorial guidelines evolve.
• Develop expertise in digital new media technologies as the industry evolves.
• Organize, inventory, troubleshoot issues and track video equipment.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status ..AA / EOE

Position Qualifications :

Supervision Required / Given :

Reports to the Vice President for Strategic Marketing and Communications.

Supervises Student Assistants who serve as production assistants, camera operators, video editors.

Physical Demands :

Ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium to heavy objects weighing up to 50lbs with assistance, as well as squat, walk, climb (stairs and ladders), bend, crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, grasp, reach, pull and repetitive motions.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Working Schedule This position is on site to engage regularly with the College community and capture content on campus.The work schedule is typically Monday Friday 8 : 30 am 5 : 00 pm, with occasional nights and weekends for productions and storytelling connected to College events and programs.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit the following with their application :

Cover letter

Resume

List of three references

Digital portfolio / reel using one of the following methods :

Open Date : 12 / 13 / 2024

Open Until Filled :

Salary : $53,400