Media Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Retirement plans

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College is seeking a Media Specialist to develop and produce multimedia programs and materials. You will support instructional media services, advise faculty and staff, and help with online and on-campus digital materials, including web content.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in communications or instructional technology and 2+ years of related experience, with a focus on AV production, high-quality visuals, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to communications or instructional technology and 2+ years in a related field.
• Strong AV production/post-production knowledge and equipment handling.
• Ability to train and advise users in multimedia production techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide presentation support technology for instruction and promotional needs.
• Assist faculty and staff in multimedia production and live events.
• Develop and produce multimedia materials and digital content.
• Collaborate on online and on-campus media services and web content.

Skills

AV production

Equipment operation

Media advising

Interpersonal skills

Diversity inclusion

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

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 StateHousatonic(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 bySeptember 30, 2026.

Position Summary

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

• Video recording and post-production editing, including audio,graphicand special effects.
• Audio recording and transmission.
• Satellite down-link instruction and communication.
• Photography and photo processing.
• Desk toppublishing,graphicsand 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 asassistingandadvisingfaculty,studentsand staff in their own productions. Most of the Community College system institutions have permanently installed instructional media equipment. The position supports faculty on-line andon-campuswith 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 theseessential functional areas:

• Operation of instructional media services.
  • Accountablefor performing and overseeing the creation and production of instructional and promotional materials and programs to support the College’s learning and communication requirements.
• Assistingin development of instructional media services.
  • Accountable for contributing to the continuing development of the College’s media services.
• Advice and assistanceto faculty and staff in multi-media production.
  • Accountable for helping faculty,studentsand staff to makeoptimumuse 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.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

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, andimaging equipment and its operation and general maintenance.
• Instructing and advising users andassignedstaff 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)yearsofprofessional experience related to classroom audio/visual technology, event support, and educational multimedia content
• Experienceusing audioand visualequipment for live events
• Experiencelivestreaming events and programs
• Experiencecreating instructional videos and or multimedia content
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, AdobePremiereorsimilarprograms 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, including:

• 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.

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

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

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 traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of theConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.

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].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.