Media Producer

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Digital Experience & Academic Technology Solutions team seeks a Media Producer to lead video productions from concept to completion, support recording facilities, and bring educational stories to life through compelling digital media.

This role collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to produce instructional videos and podcasts, develop innovative course content, and ensure high-quality media delivery across Duke's learning ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience producing, supporting, or training users on multimedia technologies.
• Experience leading all phases of video production (pre, production, post).
• Experience with studio and on-location videography.
• Proficiency with video editing software such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar.
• Experience creating graphics, motion graphics, animations, and multimedia assets.
• Knowledge of media asset management, encoding, transcoding, and delivery workflows.
• Familiarity with web-based publishing platforms such as YouTube.
• Experience supporting web conferencing and collaboration technologies such as Zoom.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of macOS and digital media production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of video production from concept to distribution.
• Serve as primary videographer for studio and location productions.
• Create engaging graphics, animations, and visual assets for educational content.
• Manage media assets and delivery workflows.
• Maintain and support recording equipment, studios, and podcast facilities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure reliable media workflows.
• Consult with faculty, staff, and students on media design and accessibility best practices.
• Develop and deliver training and instructional resources for media technologies.
• Partner with academic departments to plan high-impact multimedia projects.
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Video production

Studio/field videography

Video editing

Graphics & motion graphics

Media asset management

Web publishing (YouTube)

Web conferencing (Zoom)

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Media Technology/Communications/Digital Media or related field

Tools

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

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Date: Aug 26, 2026

Media Producer

Be You.

The Digital Experience & Academic Technology Solutions (DEATS) team within Duke University's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a Media Producer to help create engaging digital learning experiences that support teaching, learning, and innovation across the Duke community.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students while producing high-quality multimedia content that enhances academic and co-curricular programs. As a Media Producer, you'll lead video productions from concept to completion, support state-of-the-art recording facilities, and help bring educational stories and ideas to life through compelling digital media.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted consultant and creative partner, supporting video production, studio operations, training, and multimedia technology initiatives that advance Duke's educational mission. Whether you're producing instructional videos, supporting podcast recordings, or helping faculty develop innovative course content, your work will have a direct impact on learning experiences across the university.

• Bachelor's degree in Media Technology, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience producing, supporting, or training users on multimedia technologies, preferably in higher education, instructional technology, or a related environment.
• Experience leading all phases of video production, including pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Experience with studio and on-location videography.
• Proficiency with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar platforms.
• Experience creating graphics, motion graphics, animations, and other multimedia assets.
• Knowledge of media asset management, video encoding, transcoding, and content delivery workflows.
• Familiarity with web-based media publishing platforms such as YouTube.
• Experience supporting web conferencing and collaboration technologies such as Zoom.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of macOS and digital media production environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed media storage systems and media asset management platforms.
• Knowledge of media recording, streaming, and distribution systems used within higher education environments.
• Experience supporting academic technology, instructional media, online learning, or educational content development initiatives.
• Experience creating instructional resources, training materials, and multimedia documentation.
• Familiarity with emerging media technologies and digital learning tools.

Work Arrangement

• Onsite. The work is primarily performed on-site and includes support of recording studios, production facilities, and academic media projects.

Be Bold.

What You'll Do

• Lead all phases of video production, including planning, recording, editing, publishing, and distribution of multimedia content.
• Serve as the primary videographer for studio and location-based productions that support teaching, learning, research, and outreach initiatives.
• Create engaging graphics, animations, motion graphics, and other visual assets that enhance educational content and storytelling.
• Manage media assets, video encoding workflows, content organization, and digital delivery processes.
• Maintain and support recording equipment, production studios, podcast facilities, and multimedia technologies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure reliable operation of media production systems and workflows.
• Consult with faculty, staff, and students on media design, recording, editing, accessibility, and distribution best practices.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops, documentation, and instructional resources that promote effective use of media technologies.
• Partner with academic departments and university programs to plan and execute high-impact multimedia projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and customer expectations are met.

Choose Duke.

At Duke University, innovation and excellence drive everything we do. The Digital Experience & Academic Technology Solutions team partners with faculty, staff, and students to create engaging digital experiences that enhance teaching, learning, and collaboration across one of the world’s leading research universities.

As a Media Producer, you'll join a team of creative and technology professionals dedicated to advancing Duke's educational mission through impactful storytelling, multimedia innovation, and exceptional service. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with world-class educators and researchers, and contribute to projects that make a meaningful difference in the Duke community.

If you're passionate about digital media, creative problem-solving, and helping others succeed through technology, we invite you to bring your talents to Duke.

Learn more about Duke University's competitive benefits package.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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