Lead Media Specialist

• 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284

• Communications

• Staff

• VCU CPE & LEDstudio

Advertising Summary:

Unit: VCU CPE & LEDstudio

Department: LEDstudio

Department Summary: About VCU Continuing and Professional Education and LEDstudio–

VCU Continuing and Professional Education (VCU CPE), in partnership with the colleges and schools at Virginia Commonwealth University, provides and supports quality continuing and professional education and skills training for individual, local, regional and national impact. VCU Continuing and Professional Education harnesses the power of VCU — including more than 3,300 instructional faculty and adjunct instructors, an academic medical center and long-standing community relationships — to create the best learning opportunities available to nontraditional adult learners.

VCU LEDstudio is a leader in providing quality higher education using a number of delivery methods, including fully online and hybrid. The unit broadly supports faculty and academic units in their efforts to leverage technology to optimize student learning, and provides strategic leadership in developing, expanding and enhancing VCU's online learning programs and energizing the assessment and continuous quality improvement of current and new technology-mediated courses and programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The position is a Lead Media Specialist for VCU LEDstudio and is part of the media team that serves the needs of faculty teaching online and hybrid courses with the goal of student success. The position will work on media projects for and with faculty, staff and students and will be able to step into a variety of video and audio production roles while also being skilled in post-production. The specialist will be expected to interact with the university population, both in collaboration with faculty and staff on projects and with students doing video and audio field work on campus and on location around Richmond.

Specific duties include:

Successfully utilize Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Audition software for a variety of different types of media projects.

Work on educational content.

Set up and strike lighting equipment.

Operate cameras.

Operate boom microphone.

Transport equipment to various locations in the field on and off campus.

Assist faculty who are creating their own media.

Propose solutions on a project basis to address post-production needs of faculty members.

Explain new tools and concepts clearly and with patience to new learners.

Attend department meetings.

Manage digital photography at department events.

Help with event set up and clean up.

Lead duties include:

Overseeing and directing projects assigned to the part-time media specialists.

Guides team members, sharing experience and expertise.

Collects, organizes, and disseminates necessary assets and materials for each project.

Assists with planning videos, conceptualizing visual elements depending on the needs of the project, and outlining aesthetic themes to tailor media to each course.

Monitors timelines, and utilizes spreadsheets, communicating closely with the Instructional Design Team and the Associate Director of Media Production to keep collaborators informed and facilitate project completion according to set deadlines.

Reviews all media produced by the part-time media specialists to ensure that the content meets our quality standards for the project and aligns with the set accessibility criteria.

Provides support and ample feedback through weekly meetings, and encourages open communication.

Shares tools and techniques for media production from audio and animation to video and visual effects.

Works to develop the talents of the team by imparting knowledge gained from own career development, researching and learning emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Other duties as assigned in response to the unit's needs.

This position requires on campus and off campus presence based on business needs. There is the opportunity for telework at the supervisor's discretion. The telework nature of this position is subject to change based on university need and strategic direction.

• All applicants must provide a link to a sample of your digital portfolio. If you do not have a link, please upload a sample of your digital portfolio along with CV/resume and cover letter.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills

Notable experience working on a project using Adobe Premiere, or an equivalent software

Notable experience working on a project using Adobe After Effects, or an equivalent software

Notable experience working on a project using Adobe Audition, or an equivalent software

Experience in video production

Experience in audio production

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and teamwork skills

Proven time management skills

Must have a pleasant, positive, professional attitude and adhere to confidentiality of records and information and must abide by the VCU Code of Conduct

Proven ability to work as a contributing and collegial member of a team, and to communicate proactively within the team environment, with supervisors, and with the leadership team

Ability to explain new tools and concepts to faculty who are new learners of media production

Knowledge of University policies, procedures and organization guidelines required, and ability to interpret and apply those guidelines

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks in a diverse, fast-paced environment within deadlines

Must be able to work independently and make sound recommendations and decisions to resolve problems and make improvements

Ability to supervisor and handle project management of part time staff

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

An educational background in Video Production, Electronic Communication Arts, Kinetic Imaging, Media Arts or a related field

Salary Range: $61,000-66,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 13222N - Communications Specialist 2