Media Production Specialist (Casual 2025-2026)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada seeks a Media Production Specialist to manage multimedia projects encompassing video production, audio recording, and photography. Candidates should possess expertise in creative content development and project management. This role requires collaboration across departments and offers the chance to stay updated with industry trends. A valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to travel within Saskatchewan are required. Competitive opportunities for professional development are also available.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in video production techniques and methods.
• Proficient in professional photography using mirrorless or DSLR cameras.
• Experienced in editing videos and audio using industry-standard software.
• Knowledgeable in producing diverse audio projects including podcasts.

Responsibilities

• Take professional video projects from concept to delivery.
• Conduct full-frame professional photography.
• Edit videos, audios, and photographs using professional software.
• Produce various audio projects including podcasts.
• Deliver final products to clients through online platforms.
• Continuously research production and post-production methods.
• Manage projects from preproduction to post-production.
• Apply creativity to develop engaging content.
• Collaborate with various departments.
• Ensure strong organization and attention to detail.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices.
• Travel across Saskatchewan as required.

Skills

Video Production

Professional Photography

Post-Production/Editing

Audio Recording

Project Management

Creativity

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Related degree or diploma in Media Production

Tools

Post-production software

Mirrorless/DSLR cameras

Job description

Specific accountabilities of the Media Production Specialist include:

Responsibilities

• Video Production:
  • Taking professional video projects from concept to production, post-production, and final delivery.
• Professional Photography:
  • Conducting full-frame professional photography using mirrorless/DSLR cameras.
• Post-Production/Editing:
  • Editing videos, audios, and photographs using professional post-production software.
• Audio Recording:
  • Producing various types of audio projects, including podcasting, audio recording for videos, Foley recording, field recording, studio booth recording, re-recording, and narration.
• Delivery and Secure Digital Storage:
  • Delivering final products to internal and external clients through online cloud-based platforms.
• Research/Professional Development:
  • Continuously researching the latest production and post-production methods and technologies.
• Project Management:
  • Managing projects from preproduction to post-production.
• Creativity:
  • Applying creativity in developing engaging content for student learning and innovative content for Communications and Marketing.
• Collaboration:
  • Collaborating with members of various programs and departments at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
• Attention to Detail:
  • Ensuring strong organization and attention to detail throughout all media projects.
• Staying Updated:
  • Stay updated with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in video, photo, audio, and graphics.
• Travel:
  • Must be able to travel across Saskatchewan and possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.