Multimedia Storyteller for Alumni Engagement

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

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.