Media Producer

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh's University Center for Teaching and Learning seeks a qualified media producer to create video and multimedia content for the Academic Media team. The on-campus role requires extensive videography, field and studio production, and media management skills to support faculty and students across multiple projects.

Proficiency with Sony cameras (FX6 or similar), lighting and audio techniques, and Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in film, media production, communications or related field and/or relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Capture video in studio and on-location settings, and work with a team to complete video and media production projects.
• Operate camera, audio, and lighting equipment, proficiency with Sony cameras (FX6 or similar)
• Manage two studio spaces and video production equipment.
• Organize, log, and archive media files following team file-management standards.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, and student collaborators on routine production logistics.
• Use team-approved AI tools to support production workflow tasks.
• Other production duties, including producing and editing, as needed.

Skills

Videography

Field production

Studio production

Media management

Team coordination

AI tools usage

Audio lighting setup

Education

Bachelor's degree in film, media production or related field

Tools

Sony FX6 cameras

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Records and edits studio sessions and webinars, shoots and edits photographs, and creates media announcements on information monitors and University bulletin boards. Maintains and troubleshoots audiovisual (AV) equipment, instructs on proper usage, and facilitates AV skill development workshops. Coordinates acquisition requests and updates AV supply inventory.

University Center for Teaching and Learning

The University of Pittsburgh Center for Teaching and Learning is seeking a qualified media producer to support the Academic Media team creation of video and multimedia content for a variety of uses. This on-campus position is ideal for a professional with extensive videography experience including field and studio production as well as footage/media management.

Bachelor’s degree in film, media production, communications or related field and/or relevant professional experience. Experience and proficiency with Sony cameras (FX6 or similar), lighting and audio techniques, and inventory management is required. Producing or post-production skills and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable. Work outside of regular business hours will be required occasionally.

Please note: candidates will be required to provide a videography portfolio. Candidates may include a link to an online portfolio in their resume or they may include this as a "media sample" attachment along with their application.

Essential Functions

• Capture video in studio and on-location settings, and work with a team to complete video and media production projects.
• Operate camera, audio, and lighting equipment, proficiency with Sony cameras (FX6 or similar)
• Manage two studio spaces and video production equipment.
• Organize, log, and archive media files following team file-management standards.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, and student collaborators on routine production logistics.
• Use team-approved AI tools to support production workflow tasks.

Other production duties, including producing and editing, as needed.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Multimedia Coordinator

Job Family

Communications & Marketing

Job Sub-Family

Multimedia

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

No

Work Schedule

Varied, may require some evenings and weekends

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range

To Be Determined Based On Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. May need to lift equipment, mail, or supplies up to 50 pounds.

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Media Sample