Multimedia Producer I

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Milledgeville (GA)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Georgia College & State University is seeking a Multimedia Producer I to create high-quality digital photo and video content for marketing and communications, under the direction of University Communications. You will oversee photography projects, supervise student workers, manage the photo archives in DAM (Canto), and collaborate with campus colleagues on best practices.

This role supports campaigns across platforms and contributes to a robust visual identity for the university.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Digital Media/Imaging, Photography, Technical Communication, or a related field.
Must be able to handle projects independently as well as collaborate across the team and campus.
At least 2-5 years of prior experience creating visual assets and using editing software.

Responsibilities

Multimedia Production - Provide creative direction and high-quality photography/videography for campus clients (including staged shoots and special event coverage).
Planning/Scheduling - Manage all incoming photography requests, prioritize projects according to external news/promotional value; ensure staffing, equipment, and resources are available for every shoot.
Digital Asset & Archive Management - Maintain the University's photo gallery (DAM - Canto) and develop a system for categorizing newly added photos; work with Special Collections to archive resources for future use.
Other - Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Lighting

Camera handling

Adobe Creative Suite

Photo editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Media/Imaging or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Multimedia Producer I

Job ID: 302008
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state'sdesignated public liberal arts university, where students learn theessential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-drivenglobal society. The university prepares students for successfulcareers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-longlearning through personalized attention in a residential settingwith opportunities for a variety of transformational experiencesthrough its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only threeselective universities within the University System of Georgia anda top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offersundergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduateprograms, doctorates in education and nursing, professionalcertificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal ArtsColleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal artsenvironment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinaryinquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strongreputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programsaccording to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review andColleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride incombining the educational experience of a private liberal artscollege with the affordability of a public university. Faculty andstaff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learningthrough high-impact practices such as internships, service- andcommunity-based learning, leadership development, study abroadopportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstoneproject that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry andcritical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is locateddowntown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town ofapproximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of notedAmerican author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the collegecommunity enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor'sformer home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by theuniversity. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful LakeSinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students totake full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefitsof being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational andleisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta arelocated within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated toprotecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom ofexpression as outlined in the University System of Georgia'sFreedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its EthicsCode of Conduct. For more information,visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Working under the direction of University Communications, thisrole produces high-quality digital photo and video content toachieve marketing and communications objectives targeted at avariety of audiences and delivered across multiple platforms. TheMultimedia Producer I is also responsible for the management andcoordination of all photography projects within the department,oversees student workers, and advises colleagues across campus onphotography best practices.

Responsibilities also include oversight of all photographyequipment, managing the University's photo archives with SpecialCollections, and managing a library of digital photo assets (DAM -currently Canto) for use by the Marketing, Communications, andEnrollment Management teams, along with other duties asassigned.

This position serves as the University's primary photographer butalso produces high-quality video assets and collaborates with theMultimedia Team on larger projects.

Responsibilities

Multimedia Production - 60%

Provide creative direction and high-quality photography/videographyfor campus clients (including staged shoots and special eventcoverage).
Collaborate with the editorial and marketing teams to provideartwork for news stories, ad campaigns, web promotions, andmore.
Challenge the status quo by regularly experimenting with innovativeshooting techniques and tactics (e.g., action shots, creativeframing/angles, photo essay collections, etc.).

Planning/Scheduling - 20%

Manage all incoming photography requests, prioritizing projectsaccording to external news/promotional value. This includesensuring proper staffing, equipment, and resources are on hand forevery shoot.
Coordinate with colleagues on the editorial team to explore ways oftelling stories visually.
Provide regular updates on project statuses (through the Mondayproject management system), set clear deadlines, and deliver assetson time.

Digital Asset & Archive Management - 15%

Maintain the University's photo gallery (DAM - Canto) and develop asystem for categorizing newly added photos.
Work with Special Collections to archive photography resources forfuture use.
Collaborate with supervisor to organize student worker assignmentsand schedule.
Provide guidance, assistance, and best practice tips to colleaguesin outside departments who are creating their own photographyassets for various web/social media pages.

Other - 5%

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Digital Media/Imaging, Photography, TechnicalCommunication, or a related field.

Other Required Qualifications

Must be able to handle projects independently as well ascollaborate seamlessly across the team and campus.

Required Experience

At least 2-5 years of prior experience creating visual assets andusing editing software.

Proposed Salary

This position is a pay grade 8. The available salary range is$47,476.00 to $50,000.00. Starting salary within this range isbased on relevant years of experience.

For more information about GCSU compensation practices, clickhere: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter
Resume / CV

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to handle projects independently, meet deadlines, andcollaborate seamlessly across the team and campus.
Ability to work well with other departments and contributors toestablish and categorize a database of photographs.
Ability to lead and train student workers.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of photography, videography, lighting, lenses, and allaspects of camera usage for multiple projects.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (photo and videoediting).
Knowledge of the rules of composition and color relationships, aswell as a working knowledge of studio and remote lighting.

SKILLS

Strong time management and organizational skills, includinginventory.
Management of photography and videography equipment.
Strong organizational and cataloging skills.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamentalvalues of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board ofRegents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual'sage, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race,religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). Noindividual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied thebenefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination,harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activitybecause of the individual's protected status; nor shall anyindividual be given preferential treatment because of theindividual's protected status, except that preferential treatmentmay be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate underfederal or state law.

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