Media Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care

Good work-life balance

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Utah Marketing & Communications seeks a full-time Media Specialist & Videographer to shoot footage and craft polished final videos. The role requires on-set lighting, sound, and camera work, with strong collaboration and high production standards.

Bonus points for drone piloting and proficiency with After Effects. The team values a can-do attitude, flexible hours, and a commitment to quality video work with a strong benefits package and good work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
• Creative Media Producer, III: requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run video cameras, lighting and sound equipment on shoots.
• Edit videos using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Handle the university's film equipment with care and safety.
• Keep film equipment organized and clean at UMC House.
• Follow directions of your supervisors and director.

Skills

On-set filming

Video editing

Color grading

After Effects

Sound mixing

Drone piloting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Media Specialist & Videographer

Job Summary

The University Utah Marketing & Communications team is lookingfor a full-time, seasoned videographer/editor to fill an openposition on our video team. We are looking for someone withhigh-production standards and tastes who can shoot beautifulfootage and then turn that into a well-crafted edit and finalvideos. You must be adept with on-set lighting, sound and thetechnical aspects of running a camera. We are also looking forsomeone who can take direction, be collaborative, and who enjoysworking hard.

The University has many stories to tell and we produce many videosa year. This requires us to sometimes work odd hours at times,weekends and put in the extra effort to create great work. We areproud of the videos we create and need a person who will contributeto our ongoing success and even elevate it.

In addition to the skillsets mentioned, being a drone pilot wouldbe a plus. Knowing your way around After Effects and motionsgraphics is also helpful. We are looking for someone with aget-along, can-do personality. The University of Utah provides anoutstanding benefits package, excellent health care, and a goodwork/life balance. If you are interested, please submit yourresume, cover letter and links to your video work.

Learn more about the great benefits of working forUniversity of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities

• Setup and run video cameras, lighting and sound equipment onshoots.
• Edit videos using Adobe Premier.
• Handle the University's film equipment with care andsafety.
• Keep film equipment organized and clean at UMC House.
• Follow directions of your supervisors and director.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Creative Media Producer, III: Requires abachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (orequivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience in both on-set filming and editing
• Availability to work occasionally on weekends and evenings,including some travel.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude.
• Ability to edit videos in a timely manner, take feedback andprovide updated versions.
• Ability to color grade and use Adobe After Effects and mixsound.

Special Instructions

Please upload links to prior video work under "Applicant Document -Other.".

Requisition Number: PRN46158B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday, 9-5; some evenings andweekends

Department: 00339 - Marketing & Communications

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $65,000-$75,000

Close Date: 09/30/2026

Open Until Filled: