Media Design Instructional Technologist

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Steinhardt School seeks an experienced Media Design Instructional Technologist to support faculty in creating engaging media assets. You will plan, shoot, and edit video, craft graphics and animations, and organize assets for efficient LMS publishing and training materials.

The role emphasizes instructional design expertise, strong communication, and ability to train staff in modern media workflows. On-site collaboration with faculty and production teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; a master's or higher in related disciplines is preferred.
• 3+ years of instructional design and end-to-end learning solutions experience.
• Strong design and media production skills with familiarity in LMS environments.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of engaging educational media assets for Steinhardt faculty.
• Plan, record, and prepare equipment/studio setups and production workflows.
• Produce graphics, motion graphics, animations, and final edited videos with QA and revision cycles.
• Design cataloguing systems for course assets and assist in LMS content publishing and manuals.
• Deliver workshops and train staff on virtual course production and media services.

Skills

Graphic design

Video editing

Storyboarding

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Digital Innovation and Learning, the Media Design Instructional Technologist serves as a support resource for Steinhardt faculty and staff in the design and development of engaging, interactive educational media assets. The role provides creative, aesthetic, and operational support across professional audio and video production, including production planning, recording, and equipment/studio set preparation and maintenance. It leverages expertise in producing graphic design elements for virtual delivery—such as video, audio, infographics, still images, interactive PDFs, motion graphics, and animations—along with technical editing skills to transform raw footage into high-quality educational videos through audio polish, color correction, and efficient revision workflows. Additionally, the role requires strong media management and organization to establish cataloguing systems for course assets and keep projects streamlined. Beyond media production, the position involves staying current with new and enhanced product features to incorporate into training materials, designing and delivering workshops to train faculty and staff on virtual course production, providing media services for specialized academic initiatives, and supporting Instructional Designers by editing, proofing, formatting, and publishing course content into the LMS and training manuals.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education:Master's Degree Higher degree in Instructional Design, Learning, Technology & Training, Game Design, or similar.Required Experience:3+ years of instructional design and development experience of end-to-end learning solutions (e-learning, instructor-led, face-to-face, and self-paced). Develop all relevant materials related to program roll-out, including media assets (film, animation, graphics), pilots, and facilitator enablement.Preferred Experience:5+ years years of instructional design and development experience of end-to-end learning solutions.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Familiarity with relevant course delivery platforms (Brightspace, Canvas, etc), as well as experience in graphic design, including the use of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop, and video editing software like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere, are a must. Experience in media production and animation, including storyboarding and scripting for e-learning. Edit and perform quality assurance (QA) on your own work. Must be highly organized, flexible and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, while managing competing demands simultaneously. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact frequently with faculty subject matter experts and management for the purpose of building media assets. Self-motivated, innovative, and able to assume responsibility and work autonomously in a professional manner. Evidence of organization and time management with the ability to manage concurrent projects. Solid analytical and technical skills Excellent verbal and written skills Have specialized proficiency in turning raw footage into high-quality educational videos, including audio polish, color correction, and efficient revision workflows (technical editing expertise). Must have strong media management and organization skills and be able to develop systems for cataloguing and organizing course materials and assets to keep projects streamlined Ability to absorb complex technical information and communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to analyze and solve problems with innovative, creative solutions. Ability to demonstrate effective and successful contributions to team and/or cross-functional team objectives. Ability to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Demonstrates project management skills. Demonstrates the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels of seniority, both formally and informally. Develops and delivers effective presentations. Effective interpersonal skills. Effective leadership skills. Excellent collaboration and team building skills.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:As a bonus, experience in media production and animation, including storyboarding and scripting for e-learning, is greatly preferred. Proficiency in CSS and HTML, Hypertext Markup Language, and as a bonus, JavaScript is also reccommended. Copy, editing, and proofreading experience in publishing or other related field. Experience troubleshooting and maintaining computer hardware and software. Active knowledge of cutting-edge trends for layouts, print, web, and animation. Knowledge of new technologies, mobile developments, and design standards.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $80,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.