Media Specialist

Connecticut State Community College; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Multiple retirement plan options

Comprehensive health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College is seeking a Media Specialist to support instructional media services at the Housatonic campus in Bridgeport, CT. You will develop and produce multimedia programs, assist faculty and staff, and advise on on-line and on-campus productions, including video, audio, graphics, and web materials.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in communications or instructional technology and at least two years of related experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to communications or instructional technology with two or more years of related experience.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to advise faculty, staff and students in multimedia production.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Responsibilities

• Operate instructional media services to support the College’s instruction and promotional needs.
• Assist in development of instructional media services and advise faculty and staff in multimedia production.
• Provide multimedia production support for on-campus and online materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or instructional technology

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Position Details

Posted: September 1, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 17, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: November 2026
Work Location: CT State Housatonic (900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604)
Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by September 30, 2026.

Position Summary

The Community Colleges rely on a wide range of technology-based media for instructing students and communicating among staff and public. These media include:

• Video recording and post-production editing, including audio, graphic and special effects.
• Audio recording and transmission.
• Satellite down-link instruction and communication.
• Photography and photo processing.
• Desk top publishing, graphics and printing.

The Media Specialist supports these services at a Community College by developing and producing programs and products in these multi-media areas as well as assisting and advising faculty, students and staff in their own productions. Most of the Community College system institutions have permanently installed instructional media equipment. The position supports faculty on-line and on-campus with digital materials and techniques including web site maintenance and digital services for creating and animating graphics.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Media Services or other administrator, the Media Specialist is accountable for providing the presentation support technology required for the College’s instruction and promotional needs through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

• Operation of instructional media services
  • Accountable for performing and overseeing the creation and production of instructional and promotional materials and programs to support the College’s learning and communication requirements.
• Assisting in development of instructional media services
  • Accountable for contributing to the continuing development of the College’s media services.
• Advice and assistance to faculty and staff in multi-media production
  • Accountable for helping faculty, students and staff to make optimum use of media services to aid in academic and administrative presentations.

Additional responsibilities include

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to communications or instructional technology together with two (2) or more years of experience in a related field; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Television and audio-visual production and post-production techniques and methods.
• Television, audio-visual, and imaging equipment and its operation and general maintenance.
• Instructing and advising users and assigned staff in multi-media production techniques and methods.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience related to classroom audio/visual technology, event support, and educational multimedia content
• Experience using audio and visual equipment for live events
• Experience streaming events and programs
• Experience creating instructional videos and/or multimedia content
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere or similar programs for editing
• Experience working in a college or university setting

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $72,097 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Important Notes

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

Statement

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.