Media Production Specialist

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn Advancement in Auburn, AL seeks a Media Production Specialist to create digital and print communications for major gift solicitations and stewardship, and to produce photo and video assets to accompany philanthropy content.

The role involves designing targeted communications, managing digital assets, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining print capabilities to support frontline fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience providing creative, technical, or support services for various medias.
• Ability to design print and digital communications for targeted major gift solicitations.
• Experience producing photography and videography to accompany philanthropy content.

Responsibilities

• Concept and develop effective communications strategy and deliverables in direct support of the achievement of Auburn Advancement’s overall fundraising goal.
• Design custom communications, including print and digital formats, for targeted major gift solicitations to individual, corporate, and foundation donors in order to support frontline fundraiser efforts. Design and produce stewardship collateral such as giving reports, endowment and scholarship reports, and annual reports.
• Concept and execute visual assets, including photography and videography, to accompany philanthropy content.
• Curate and manage digital assets from internal and external sources to achieve the most effective communications.
• Maintain print capability by managing print vendor relationships and monitoring in-house equipment and supplies.

Skills

Creative design

Photography

Videography

Print design

Digital asset management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Media Production Specialist!

The Media Production Specialist position in the Office of Philanthropy Communications is primarily responsible for creating digital and print communications collateral that is tailored to solicitations and stewardship of major gifts. This position also is responsible for producing photo and video assets to accompany philanthropy content.

Responsibilities

• Concept and develop effective communications strategy and deliverables in direct support of the achievement of Auburn Advancement’s overall fundraising goal.
• Design custom communications, including print and digital formats, for targeted major gift solicitations to individual, corporate, and foundation donors in order to support frontline fundraiser efforts. Design and produce stewardship collateral such as giving reports, endowment and scholarship reports, and annual reports.
• Concept and execute visual assets, including photography and videography, to accompany philanthropy content.
• Curate and manage digital assets from internal and external sources to achieve the most effective communications.
• Maintain print capability by managing print vendor relationships and monitoring in-house equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

Media Production Specialist I

• Bachelor's degree

Media Production Specialist II

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 10 years of experience OR
• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience OR
• Master's degree

Media Production Specialist III

• High school diploma or equivalent plus12 years of experience OR
• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience OR
• Master's degree plus 2 years of experience

Scope of Experience: Experience providing creative, technical, or support services for various medias

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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Posted Date

8/28/2026