Digital Signage Specialist (Reg FT) Information Technology Svcs

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off with four-day summer workweek

403(b) retirement plan with employer 1

Life insurance

Job summary

Community College of Allegheny County is seeking a Digital Signage Specialist (Regular Full-Time) to develop and manage college-wide digital signage content. The role focuses on creating high-impact visuals, templates, and editorial content for multiple campus locations.

The ideal candidate will have aGraphic Design-related degree and at least three years of experience with digital content creation, 2‑D/3‑D graphics, and the Adobe Creative Suite, with strong organizational skills and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field.
• Minimum three years experience in digital content creation, digital photography, 2‑D/3‑D graphics, animated media, interactive media, color theory, digital communications, graphic design, and digital art and design.
• Understanding of the digital media role within integrated communications.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Generates high quality, engaging digital content for all platforms and audiences, including images, video, and animations.
• Schedules and manages content for college-wide distribution using a centralized digital signage solution.
• Creates and maintains a content production calendar aligned with the college calendar and events.
• Performs quality checks on content and ensures brand consistency.
• Administers the digital signage platform and establishes content management guidelines.
• Collaborates with CCAC users to design communication solutions and maintain brand standards.
• Works with ITS teams on display deployments and signage installations.

Skills

Digital content creation

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Content management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Digital Signage Specialist (Reg FT)

Position Title: Digital Signage Specialist (Reg FT)

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Department: Information Technology Svcs

Campus: Office of College Services

Salary Grade: Admin 13 - $50,809

Remote Work Option: Hybrid (May be subject to change)

Work Hours: Work hours are Monday through Friday 8AM - 4PM

General Summary: Responsible for helping to implement and manage college wide outdoor and indoor digital signage systems, developing and publishing content on an ongoing basis. Responsible for creating and updating static and motion graphic digital signage templates with new information. Create high-impact visuals for on campus audiences, and provide basic writing and editing support

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field.

• Minimum three years experience in the following areas: digital content creation, digital photography, 2‑D and 3‑D graphics, animated media, interactive media, color theory, digital communications, graphic design, and digital art and design.
• Proven results in developing and implementing digital communications and designing of content.
• Understanding of the digital media role within integrated communications.
• Should possess strong design sensibilities and technical skills; intermediate skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Technical skills for implementation and troubleshooting digital signage installations and issues.
• Exhibits a strong design understanding, and the ability to think conceptually and take concepts from development phase to execution.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills. Attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines while working in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment.
• Team player with a positive, professional attitude and customer focused mindset.
• The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and knowledgeable and comfortable using a variety of multi‑channel communications tools.

This position will be required to report to any CCAC location to provide the necessary support.

Duties

• Generates high quality, engaging digital content that drives conversations through the creation of targeted, multi-media content from concept to execution for all platforms and audiences not limited to digital images, video, streaming media, information, animation, and integrations from other CCAC systems. Applies strong design sensibilities and technical skills to create new signage templates.
• Schedules and manages content for college-wide distribution using centralized digital signage solution. This includes executing the editorial calendar, publication and expiration dates for signage in multiple locations.
• Creates, manages, organizes and coordinates a content production calendar, increasing digital engagement that follows the college's academic calendar and college wide events.
• Performs quality and brand standard checks on all content and keeps content timely and consistent.
• Administers the digital signage platform; establishes guidelines and protocols for centralized content management.
• Collaborates with all CCAC users to determine the best approach to create communication solutions.
• Develops and maintains partnership with marketing personnel to ensure content is consistent with college standards and brands.
• Collaborates with other ITS teams on display deployments at all campus locations and assists with new signage installations.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses system issues including v deo wall, display, and kiosk issues at any campus location.
• Presents for college wide one campus events where signage is utilized to support these events.
• Provides communication, grammar, editing and marketing support as needed.
• Demonstrates teamwork to help promote a one college culture.
• Responsible for ensuring all digital signage content is free of copyright violations.
• Maintains a library of content for digital signage system, including creation and management of reusable templates.
• Provides thorough testing and quality assurance of digital signage to ensure appearance, legibility and functionality of the content and displays.
• Participates in professional development activities for professional growth and skill sets.
• Participates in developing, implementing and maintaining an efficient workflow in a fast-paced content operation.
• Conforms to all CCAC digital signage policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to an excellent health plan with a very low out-of-pocket expense network option.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy a range of time-off benefits that are tailored to your position, along with a four-day workweek in the summer for an ideal work-life balance. These benefits vary and may include vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay, as well as options like collegial coverage for faculty.
• Retirement Planning: Options include a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or a state-defined benefit pension.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Employer-paid benefits include group life insurance, short/long-term disability, and access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Wellness Support: Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for confidential support, with resources to address personal and professional challenges.
• Educational Support: Take advantage of tuition waivers, tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and a variety of professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive Employee Perks & Rewards: Save on theme parks, sporting events, electronics, and more!
• Additional Advantages: Free employee parking to make your commute easier.

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available https://ccac.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=13&c=ccac.