Multimedia Coordinator

Gallaudet University; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. seeks a Multimedia Coordinator to create high-quality visual content that promotes athletics, supports recruiting, and enhances the Bison brand. You will lead video production, photography, and graphic design for social media and the web.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least three years of professional media experience, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere Pro; familiarity with American Sign Language is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in photography, video production or graphic design.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

• Leads creation, filming, and editing of video content for athletics, including highlights and promotional materials.
• Captures and edits photography at athletic events and practices.
• Designs graphics and visual content for social media, recruiting, and marketing in line with Gallaudet brand standards.
• Produces digital content for social media and web to increase engagement and recruiting impact.

Skills

Photography

Video production

Graphic design

American Sign Language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

InDesign

Job description

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

Job Title: Multimedia Coordinator

Worker Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salary

Exempt Status: Yes

Compensation Grade (Track/Level): P2

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): $70,878.00-$94,469.00

Salary Ranges: All Compensation Grades

Supervisory Organization (Department): Sports Information

Summary: Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director, the Multimedia Coordinator supports the athletics communications function by creating high-quality visual and digital content that promotes Gallaudet University athletics, enhances the Bison brand, and supports recruiting, fan engagement, and institutional storytelling.

Job Description: Leads the creation, filming, and editing of video content, including highlights, features, interviews, and promotional materials for athletics. Captures and edits photography for athletic events, practices, and special initiatives to support storytelling and brand engagement. Designs graphics and visual content for social media, recruiting, and marketing initiatives aligned with Gallaudet brand standards. Produces digital content for social media and web platforms to increase engagement, visibility, and recruiting impact. Provides multimedia support for home athletic events, including video board content and live content capture. Collaborates with coaches and athletics staff to develop creative content that supports recruiting and program visibility. Maintains and organizes digital asset libraries, including video, photography, and creative content archives. Supervises and mentors student workers, interns, and graduate assistants involved in multimedia production (BisonCenter). Assists with select athletics communications responsibilities, including content support for game coverage and website updates as needed. Serves as the Game Administrator for home events and other Game Operation responsibilities as needed. Manages inventory of Athletic Communication equipment (e.g., cameras, video equipment) and storage space. Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors. Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning. Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis. Prioritizes workplace safety as a collective responsibility for employee well-being and fosters a culture of safety integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols and the prompt reporting of any safety hazards or incidents. Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of three years of professional experience with photography, video production, graphic design, or a related field. Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Strong organizational and communication skills. Strong proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro). Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign). Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital content trends. Strong ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated computer ability to enter time, navigate online training, complete onboarding, and e-sign required documents. Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

Other Important Information: The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

Gallaudet University is a world-class institution with a rich history of transformation and impact. For more than 150 years, Gallaudet has been the political, social, and economic engine of the signing community.