Job Description
The Advancement unit for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is looking to hire a full-time Media Production Specialist I.
Advancement’s overall purpose is to establish and maintain favorable status with stakeholder groups ISU Extension and Outreach depends upon, including decision makers, faculty and staff, partners and the general public.
The unit serves as advisors, managing ISU Extension and Outreach’s voice and reputation.
This position will report to the creative manager.
Responsibilities will include :
Collaborating with the Advancement Team and ISU Extension and Outreach staff.
Planning photography / video productions, coordinating production schedules with the staff needed for photography / video production, and coordinating the transportation of equipment for photography / video production.
Capturing photographs, video, and audio of the production.
Lighting the production.
Working closely with marketing strategist to implement the digital media production.
Assisting video producer with productions as needed.
The Media Production Specialist will edit photos using Adobe Lightroom, video content using Final Cut Pro X / Adobe Premiere, and utilize After Effects for animating content as required.
The Media Production Specialist will also design digital media for social media channels using social apps and Adobe tools (Express, Illustrator, InDesign).
Description of Job Duties :
Planning, coordinating, lighting, capturing and editing of photography. Photography may include : Staged marketing photos, live events, and staff headshots.
Planning, coordinating, lighting, capturing and editing of videography. Videography may include : Engaging social media videos, interview-based Impact Story videos, and educational / instructional videos.
Digital media capture and design for social media channels which includes capturing photos and videos and the design of social media content.
Applying eAccessibility best practices to all online media. This may include closed captions, audio descriptions, and alternative text.
Archiving all photo / video content.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Travel will be required throughout the state of Iowa with the majority of it being local travel.
Level Guidelines
- Individual contributor position with developing professional and / or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
- Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
- Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
- Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
- May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
- May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type : Regular
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year :
12 Month Work Period
Time Type : Full time
Full time
Pay Grade : PS806
PS806
Application Instructions :
To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following : 1) Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application / Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free : 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as :
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
- Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work.
For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date :
August 9, 2024
Posting Close Date : August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024
Job Requisition Number :
R15251