Multimedia Specialist

At Arizona State University, we are dedicated to enhancing our educational content and user experience through digital innovation. Our team is committed to creating immersive, dynamic, and visually compelling multimedia content that supports our learning platforms and engagement initiatives. As a Multimedia Specialist you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality visual elements, multimedia, animations, sounds, and graphics as well as supporting the integration of enterprise-level technology tools into teaching and learning activities at scale. This role requires a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, passion for digital media, and a commitment to accessible educational excellence.

**Job Family**
- Information Technology

**Department Name**
- LX Design

**Full-Time/Part-Time**
- Full-Time

**VP Code**
- ASU Enterprise Technology

**Scope of Search**
- Open

**Grant Funded Position**
- This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

**Salary Range**
- $50,000 per year

**Close Date**
- 25-May-2024

**Category**
- 02

**Essential Duties**

**Collaboration and Multimedia Project Management**:

- Collaborate with project teams to develop and deploy multimedia elements that enhance teaching and learning through technology.
- Serve as producer/director for various multimedia experiences, managing all aspects of production, post-production, and archiving.
- Evaluate and select appropriate media materials, and modify as needed to achieve educational objectives.

**Design and Creation**:

- Design, create, and deliver engaging multimedia and web-based graphics, videos, and sound elements that adhere to brand standards.
- Develop layout/template designs, concepts, and select appropriate illustrative, photographic, and sound materials.

**Technical Production**:

- Coordinate and perform technical duties in the production of videos, broadcasts, podcasts, streaming, and other productions, ensuring seamless image and sound sequencing.

**Audio and Visual Post-Production**:

- Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, web page design, and video/audio production, including media conversion, post-processing, and basic video shooting setups.
- Operate video editing products to edit, add special effects, curate compositions, and guide the overall design of video productions.
- Support and build training components for the technical upskilling of the student team to support podcasting services.

**Technology Testing, Training, and Maintenance**:

- Support in-person operations of studios, helping configure, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot multimedia studio technologies as needed.
- Stay informed on technology directions, initiatives, and trends within the multimedia scope to provide innovative ideas, guidance, and recommendations.
- Mentor and cross-train team members in multimedia and web graphics areas, encouraging a learning culture and skill diversification within the team.

**Minimum Qualifications**

Bachelor's degree in Media Communications, Film or Video Production, Design, or Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, or a closely related field AND two years of progressive experience GRAPHICS (Proficiency) Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator - or - VIDEO (Proficiency) video/audio production. OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

**Desired Qualifications**
- Experience with 2D and 3D imaging softwares.
- Experience with web design standards and Drupal.
- Demonstrated operational knowledge of video, sound, and podcasting production/recording equipment.
- Experience and ability to teach multimedia best practices to upskill internal and external audiences
- Experience with teaching and learning frameworks to make technology easy to use and accessible to diverse audiences

**Working Environment**
- Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
- May include exposure to external environment/climate conditions including walking on uneven surfaces, climbing and high temperatures. setup.
- Regular review of completed tasks.

**Tempe Campus 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.** Hybrid or flexible schedule as determined with supervisor and within ASU/Enterprise Technology guidelines

**Department Statement**
- Enterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University. We are a values-driven organization. Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
- **Join the team that sparks human-cen