Multimedia Specialist, Penn State Alumni Association

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Alumni Association, within the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, seeks a Multimedia Specialist to lead the creation and coordination of multimedia content that supports digital storytelling and branding across channels.

You will collaborate with internal teams and vendors to plan, produce, and review video, audio, graphics, and interactive media, ensuring accessibility and brand alignment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to succeed on cross-functional, fast-paced teams with multiple deadlines, stakeholders and complexity.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues.
• Strong visual storytelling and creative direction skills with demonstrated experience in audio/video production, editing, and post-production.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Strong foundation in graphic design principles, typography, composition, color theory, pacing, and multimedia design.
• Detail-oriented, creative, and solutions focused, with the ability to establish and manage multiple priorities, communicate and collaborate with others, and work independently.
• Experience with animation and photography is a plus.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed and required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to professional development, learning, and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creative development, planning, production, and quality review of video and audio content.
• Coordinate projects and production schedules with internal and external partners, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support digital communication initiatives through web graphics, interactive media, social media assets, and multimedia content development.
• Craft narrative-driven visual communications that translate complex ideas and brand values into engaging stories across digital platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams to ensure visual solutions align with institutional objectives and brand identity.
• Align visual narratives with organizational goals and adapt storytelling to different digital outlets.
• Design, develop, edit, and produce graphic art, visual communications, and multimedia products for promotions, education, and information.
• Create and manipulate graphics, photography, animation, sound, text, and video into integrated multimedia across print and digital platforms.
• Collaborate in the design, development, maintenance, and updating of websites and web-based communication products, including UI enhancements and accessibility.
• May oversee multimedia production activities and coordinate work of vendors, interns, or project teams.

Skills

Video editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Storytelling

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Position specifics

Penn State is currently seeking a Multimedia Specialist in supporting the Penn State Alumni Association. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State's future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

For full consideration, applicants are asked to attach a cover letter and resume/CV, . Candidates should provide a link to a digital portfolio showcasing strong storytelling, concept execution, and technical craft, for review as part of their application.

Reporting to the Creative Director and working closely with the Alumni Association's Marketing and Communications Team as well as other partners, the Multimedia Specialist will:

• Participate in the creative development, planning, production, and quality review of video and audio content.
• Coordinate projects and production schedules with internal and external partners, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders as assigned. Ensure compliance with accessibility requirements, contractual obligations, copyright requirements, confidentiality and privacy policies, and applicable organizational standards and guidelines.
• Support digital communication initiatives through web graphics, interactive media, social media assets, and multimedia content development.
• Craft compelling, narrative-driven visual communications and multimedia experiences that translate complex ideas, institutional objectives, and brand values into engaging, human-centered stories across digital platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, content authors, and project teams to ensure visual and multimedia solutions align with institutional objectives, messaging, and mission.
• Align visual narratives with organizational goals and brand identity and adapt visual storytelling approaches to meet the distinct formats, trends, and audience expectations across different digital outlets.
• Design, develop, edit, and produce graphic art, visual communications, and multimedia products for promotional, advertising, educational, informational, administrative, and instructional purposes.
• Create and manipulate graphic images, illustrations, photography, animation, sound, text, and video into integrated multimedia solutions across print and digital platforms.
• Design, edit, and integrate digital content, graphics, animation, photography, illustrations, and other visualization and imaging products.
• Collaborate in the design, development, maintenance, and updating of websites and web-based communication products, including visual design, user interface enhancements, functionality, and accessibility compliance.
• May oversee multimedia production activities and coordinate the work of vendors, contractors, interns, or project teams

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong attention to detail;
• An ability to succeed on cross-functional, fast-paced teams with multiple deadlines, stakeholders and complexity;
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues;
• Strong visual storytelling and creative direction skills with demonstrated experience in audio/video production, editing, and post-production;
• Professional experience with video editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite (proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator is required);
• Strong foundation in graphic design principles, typography, composition, color theory, pacing, and multimedia design;
• Detail-oriented, creative, and solutions focused, with the ability to establish and manage multiple priorities, communicate and collaborate with others, and work independently;
• Experience with animation and photography is a plus;
• Have the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed and required to fulfill job responsibilities;
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team;
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.

DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the