Multimedia Production Specialist

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,988 - 78,376; Full time

Job summary

San José State University is seeking a Multimedia Production Specialist to support SJSU Online, a fully remote program providing opportunities for students to earn a bachelor's degree. You will create multimedia content, support faculty, and collaborate with instructional design, graphic design, and multimedia teams.

The role involves producing video, post‑production, scripting, and coordination of multimedia projects, with emphasis on accessibility and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience producing media, filming/editing in a broadcast, corporate, or educational environment, including demonstrated experience in scriptwriting and video production.

Responsibilities

• Plan multimedia projects and develop instructional materials.
• Shoot, edit, and produce video content for engaging instructional materials.
• Coordinate scripts, storyboards, and program designs; manage resource scheduling.
• Direct production crews and on‑camera subjects; conduct interviews and coordinate location logistics.

Skills

Communication

Emerging technologies awareness

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Media Encoder

After Effects

Audition

Photoshop

Acrobat

Job description

Job Summary

The Multimedia Production Specialist supports San José State University’s commitment to increase online access to higher education for working adult learners, particularly focusing on providing students from historically underserved communities with opportunities to advance their education and obtain their degree. The multimedia specialist will support the effective use of current and emerging technologies to develop innovative and engaging e-learning environments as part of SJSU Online, a fully remote academic program that provides opportunities for students with some college credits to earn a bachelor’s degree. The role involves multimedia content creation for SJSU Online courses, supporting faculty in creating accessible, engaging, and polished instructional materials. The incumbent will collaborate with instructional design, graphic design, and multimedia production professionals on campus, in the Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation, and in Strategic Communications and Marketing. Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation, the specialist provides client consultation, multimedia design project planning, file management, and adapts continually evolving university styles and standards. The role also provides a wide range of support in video production and post‑production, both field and studio, helping to develop, shoot, and edit video projects that create meaningful, creative, and professional multimedia content. Courtesy and professionalism are expected in collaboration with faculty throughout the design process.

Key Responsibilities

Multimedia Production for Faculty Pre‑production Planning:

• Plan effective multimedia projects by preparing instructional training, public information and creative/promotional materials.
• Work with SJSU Online faculty and staff to develop, shoot, and edit video projects for engaging instructional content.
• Assess client needs and multimedia selection, including concept development to production, first edit through post‑production and delivery, and preparation of scripts, storyboards, and program designs, including coordination of resource scheduling.
• Select appropriate media approaches to achieve learning outcomes and integrate video, audio, digital, and online components.

Producing/Directing:

• Create and produce instructional materials based on appropriate media solutions.

Post Production:

• Assemble production materials into professionally finished products.
• Edit video recordings, soundtracks, still images, and multimedia presentations for the highest quality possible.
• Create post‑production elements such as animations, graphics, special effects, and CSU‑mandated closed captions.
• Collaborate in evaluation of each project in terms of instructional and/or communication purpose.
• Direct production crew and on‑camera subjects, conduct interviews, and coordinate location logistics.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Communicate with constituents professionally and respectfully.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including AI, and willingness to develop skills in their responsible use.
• Significant skills in professional multimedia design, integration, staging, and operation, preferably in higher education.
• Proficiency with media production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Create effective multimedia end products within a team and coordinate production work.
• Advanced knowledge of software applications: word processing, spreadsheets, database management, digital asset management.
• Advanced knowledge of multimedia technology including trends, formats, and software.
• Significant knowledge of multimedia production processes, including audience assessment, instructional and program design, and budgeting.
• Significant skills in directing live productions with complex audio mixing, graphics, and multiple cameras.
• Handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects, and perform accurately in a detail‑oriented environment.
• Process raw footage for post‑production preparation using appropriate software.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience producing media, filming/editing in a broadcast, corporate, or educational environment, including demonstrated experience in scriptwriting and video production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in media production, instructional technology, instructional design, broadcast journalism, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in filming/editing video, live audio production, studio and remote production, multimedia creation, web design, project tracking, and budgeting.

Compensation

Classification: Media Production Specialist III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,361/month – $7,023/month (Step 5 – Step 10)
CSU Salary Range: $5,877/month – $8,561/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Advertised: July 09, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled