Multimedia Specialist

WESLEY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Theological Seminary is seeking a Multimedia Specialist to lead end-to-end audio and video production for the Lewis Center for Church Leadership in Washington, DC. You will direct studio and field recordings, edit podcasts and video courses, and distribute assets across digital platforms to expand reach.

The role requires 3+ years of professional AV production, strong Adobe CC skills, and a portfolio of published work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional audio/video production and editing experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and related production suites.
• Portfolio demonstrating published video and audio work.

Responsibilities

• Directing & Studio Production: serve as primary director and AV engineer for studio, location, and remote recordings for podcasts, interviews, and course modules.
• Equipment & Studio Management: oversee AV hardware, camera setups, lighting rigs, microphones, and studio equipment.
• Audio & Video Editing: perform audio cleanup, mixing, color grading, and graphics insertion for podcasts and course videos.
• Digital Asset Optimization: format, compress, and deliver files for website, LMS, YouTube, and podcast networks.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: work with Marketing to produce promotional reels and social clips.
• Media Archive Management: maintain a searchable repository of raw footage and assets.

Skills

Audio/Video production

Video editing

Audio editing

Adobe Creative Cloud

Premiere Pro

Audition

After Effects

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Premiere Pro

Audition

After Effects

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington, DC 20016

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year

ABOUT THE LEWIS CENTER FOR CHURCH LEADERSHIP

The G. Douglass Lewis Center for Church Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary is dedicated to building actionable knowledge for church leadership. Through research, resource development, and educational initiatives, the Center equips clergy and lay leaders with the insights and tools needed to lead vibrant, effective congregations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Multimedia Specialist leads end-to-end audio and video production for the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. Working closely with the Director of Content Development and the Marketing Manager, this position produces, directs, edits, and distributes multimedia assets including podcasts (e.g., Leading Ideas Talks), video courses, promotional materials, and event recordings to expand the Center's reach and impact across digital platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production & Field Operations
  • Directing & Studio Production: Serve as primary director and audio/video engineer for studio, location, and remote recordings for Center podcasts, interviews, and course modules.
  • Equipment & Studio Management: Oversee Center AV hardware, camera setups, lighting rigs, microphones, and production studio equipment.
• Post-Production & Editing
  • Audio & Video Editing: Execute precise audio cleanup, mixing, video editing, color grading, and graphics insertion for podcasts, online course videos, and social clips.
  • Digital Asset Optimization: Format, compress, and deliver multimedia files for website integration, learning management systems, YouTube, and podcast delivery networks.
• Content Distribution & Collaboration
  • Cross-Department Coordination: Partner with the Marketing Manager to produce promotional reels, social media video cuts, and promotional audio teasers.
  • Media Archive Management: Maintain a structured, searchable repository of raw footage, audio recordings, and finished media assets.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of professional audio/video production and editing experience.
• Technical Tools: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects) or similar professional production suites.
• Audio/Visual Expertise: Strong understanding of multi-camera capture, audio leveling, studio lighting, and remote recording software (e.g., SquadCast, Zoom).
• Portfolio: Candidates must provide a portfolio demonstrating published video and audio production work.