Multimedia Producer

Elsevier; Kanchipuram; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangement

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized Meals in Chennai

Job summary

A global information analytics company located in Tamil Nadu, India, is seeking a Multimedia Producer to manage media and course development projects. This role entails strategic planning, technical guidance, budget control, and project management of over 150 projects annually. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in project management and multimedia development, along with strong knowledge of multimedia and eLearning concepts. The position offers a range of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of project management and multimedia development experience.
• Strong cross-platform interactive product development experience.
• Knowledge of Multimedia & eLearning concepts and Product development.

Responsibilities

• Project manage media and course development projects.
• Prepare and communicate baseline documents including timelines and specifications.
• Track budget vs. actual costs and maintain project scope.

Skills

Project management

Multimedia development

Cross-platform development

Web technologies

Education

Any Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HTML

XML

Job description

About Our Team

Operations, a multi‑faceted entity consisting of various departments, each serving distinctive purposes, thrives on delivering high‑quality outcomes swiftly and effortlessly. Their commitment to exceeding expectations goes beyond mere delivery. With a profound focus on flexibility and innovation, Operations not only ensures customer satisfaction but also delights customers by consistently surpassing their expectations in ways that are both adaptable and inventive. As a people‑led function, we make continuous efforts to enable operations to become a place of great work and a great place to work!

About The Role

As a Multimedia Producer, you will project manage media and course development projects. You'll build excellent relationships with stakeholders, to make sure that everyone’s expectations are exceeded. You'll work with the team to continually improve our processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning/Coordination – Consult with Editors, Authors, and Developers to evaluate technical and financial feasibility of potential interactive and online products. Project Planning – Prepare and communicate baseline documents including estimates, proof of concepts, information architectures, timelines, and functional specifications to editorial teams and developers.
• Provide technical guidance around the development of media assets to our stakeholders to ensure the success of a project.
• Direct multimedia production transmittal meetings and communicate tasks, responsibilities, expectations and business requirements to project team.
• Budget Control – Accountable for tracking budget vs. actual cost, maintaining project scope, completion of project within established timeline, cost structure, and functionality of application.
• Responsible for reporting project status to internal customers and management in terms of timelines and costs. Escalate issues to Senior Producer and Team Manager and work with them to bring resolution.
• Project management – Requests, reviews, and assesses developer bids. Negotiates favorable developer contracts with selected vendors. Manages all developer contracts, work in progress, tracks budget. Responsible for on‑time and on‑budget delivery 150 projects a year, evaluate, and respond to editorial and user feedback during all stages of development to guarantee a successful product launch.
• Ensure proper testing and revision is taking place in a timely manner to avoid costly revisions and delays. Share final product testing results with Customer Service and Marketing.
• Technical analysis / planning – Track and evaluate industry developments to ensure state‑of‑the‑art functionality is incorporated into every Elsevier Science electronic product. Continually adapt production strategy and standards to maximize software re‑usability and platform independence.
• Communication – Implement effective project management techniques to keep all parties informed regarding production schedules, project status, and publication dates. Periodically distribute and update product design and development plans through direct client contact and status memos.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities; demonstrate understanding of team’s pain points and take action toward improvement.

Requirements

• Any Degree
• Knowledge of Multimedia & eLearning concepts and Product development
• Strong cross‑platform interactive product development experience – includes strong project management skills, Microsoft Office tools, Audio & Video & Animation production, Web technologies, Multimedia authoring, HTML, XML, Web development
• Minimum 3‑5 years of project management and multimedia development experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance – Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options – Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance – Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance – Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement – Achieve a harmonious work‑life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program – Access support for personal and work‑related challenges.
• Medical Screening – Your well‑being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits – Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long‑Service Awards – Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift – Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai – Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off – Includes Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home - office - home (applies in Chennai)