Multimedia Specialist I

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida in Gainesville is seeking an intermediate Multimedia Specialist I to support faculty video needs, manage studio operations, and deliver educational content.

The role requires competence with video recording, editing, and post-production, with experience in Adobe Creative Suite and coordinating a student team. UFIT emphasizes ADA-compliant, high-quality recordings aligned with UF standards and opportunities within Academic Technology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.
• Intermediate level multimedia production experience to support video projects.
• Ability to lead a student team in a studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Open daily studio and manage a team of student workers.
• Troubleshoot video/audio equipment and studio issues quickly.
• Record, edit and deliver educational video content following UF standards.

Skills

Video production

Team management

Studio management

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Audition

Job description

Multimedia Specialist I

Job No: 541286
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Information Technology, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 14200500 - IT-AT CITT

Job Description

Classification Title:

Multimedia Specialist I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an intermediate level Multimedia Specialist to join Academic Technology, a unit within UFIT, to assist with studio management, video recording, editing and delivery of educational content.

UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator.

The Center for Instructional Technology and Training is part of the Office of Academic Technology within UF Information Technology. We empower customers with knowledge, skills and technologies to successfully meet their teaching and learning needs. Our services ranges from instructional design, video production, assessment technologies, to exploring emerging teaching and learning tools.

Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida's innovative and inspirational community.

The Multimedia Specialist will be designated to support faculty video needs. This individual will also work with UFIT staff to produce engaging video for training and tutoring. This position requires the applicant to be competent with video lecture recordings in a studio setting. Applicants should be knowledgeable in managing a team, video recording, post-production, talent interaction and final delivery of materials following the UF Standards of Excellence.

The proposed position aligns and supports the university mission by ensuring quality control of video production, ensuring the University of Florida's senior leadership recordings are precise, professional, and timely, and to comply with all ADA and accessibility requirements available from UF. Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Daily studio opening and managing a team of student workers
• Understanding the video and audio equipment in studios and able to troubleshoot issues quickly
• Comfortable working with Adobe Creative Suite of editing tools (Premiere, After Effects, Audition)

About UF Information Technology

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About the University of Florida

One of America's all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida's West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Exceptional Benefits

UF provides various leave programs based on an employee's salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Expected Salary: $24.04 an hour

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred

• EDUCATION & TRAINING
• Two or Four year degree in video production or related discipline or 2+ years of camera experience and management of small staff
• EXPERIENCE
• Work experience with studio settings, schedule management, and project management software
• SKILLS
• Demonstrated proficiency in video production
• Demonstrated proficiency with professional multimedia software
• Customer services skills
• Demonstrates ability to adhere to a strict file management system
• ABILITIES
• Ability to produce and edit interactive media using computer technology
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to deliver quality customer service

Special Instructions to Applicants

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

A Level 1 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants must submit the following

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Portfolio of previous video projects – Website/Vemeo/YouTube
• List of professional references with contact information(Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)

The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (E.T.) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Health Assessment Required:No

Applications Close: 23 September 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.