Multimedia Production Specialist

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 Production 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 opportunity for students with some college credits to earn a bachelor's degree.
The Multimedia Production Specialist will support multimedia content creation for SJSU Online courses, supporting faculty in creation of accessible, engaging, and polished instructional materials. As such, the incumbent will help to maintain a connection to other instructional design, graphic design, and multimedia production professionals on campus, in the Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation, as well as in Strategic Communications and Marketing.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation, the Multimedia Production Specialist provides client consultation, multimedia design project planning, file management, and adapts continually evolving/improving university styles and standards. The Multimedia Production Specialist will provide a wide range of support in video production and post-production, both field and studio. The incumbent will help develop, shoot and edit video projects to create meaningful, creative and effective multimedia content with a high degree of professionalism. The incumbent collaborates with faculty on all elements of the design process with courtesy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities
Multimedia Production for Faculty Pre-production Planning:
Plans effective multimedia projects by preparing instructional training, public information and creative/promotional materials
Works with SJSU Online faculty and staff members to develop, shoot and edit video projects to create instructional content that is engaging and effective
Assesses client needs and multimedia selection including, but not limited to, concept development to production, from first edit through post-production and delivery as well as preparation of scripts, storyboards, and program designs, including the coordination of resource scheduling. Selects appropriate media approaches to achieve learning outcomes and integrates video, audio, digital and on-line components

Producing/Directing:
Creates and produces instructional materials based on appropriate instructional media solutions
Collaborates in the creation of multimedia materials and evolves with styles and brand standards to produce effective multimedia content

Post Production:
Assembles production materials into professionally finished products
Edits video recordings, soundtracks, still images, and multimedia presentations for highest quality possible
Creates postproduction elements such as animations, graphics, special effects and CSU mandated closed captions
Collaborates in evaluation of each project in terms of achievement of instructional and/or communication purpose
Directs production crew and on camera subjects, conducts interviews, and coordinates location logistics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices
Significant skills in professional multimedia design, integration, staging, and operation, preferably in a higher education setting
Ability to use media production software commonly used at SJSU, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, and Acrobat
Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to create effective multimedia end products within a team, and coordinate production work
Advanced knowledge of software applications: word processing, spreadsheet, 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 that incorporate complex audio mixing, graphics and multiple cameras
Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects, and perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment
Ability to process raw footage using the appropriate software for post-production pre