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Multi-Media Specialist

Job Details

Chesterfield MO - Chesterfield, MO
Full Time
4 Year Degree
None
Day
Information Technology

Description

SUMMARY: Records, edits and produces audio, video and photographic content for instructional, training, and marketing purposes. Candidate will provide support as a production assistant to the Academic Technology Services department, working alongside the Senior Multimedia Specialist. Candidate will provide support Also supports Logan faculty, students, and staff in the use of classroom and campus technology.

The specific duties include:

  • Training and assisting faculty, staff, and students in the use of the classroom audio-visual technology. Working with the faculty, staff, and students to help determine their audiovisual equipment needs and operation of audiovisual/classroom equipment.
  • Video capture and production including cameras, lighting, composition, and post-production software for various media related projects.
  • Participating in on-site assistance during scheduled events (i.e. guest speakers and events needing media coverage).
  • Digitizing materials for archive purposes, assist with internal video and photography productions, and assist with supporting multimedia events.
  • Working with members of ATS to perform daily tasks and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the production of media related projects. Able to produce multimedia productions using audio, video and photographic resources and digital editing and production equipment. Experience in photography a plus.
  • Experience supporting classroom and video conferencing technologies and the ability to troubleshoot, learn, and support various classroom technologies, i.e. microphones, projectors, document camera, etc.
  • Must have a strong customer service orientation and be willing to rapidly respond to requests for service and assistance.
  • Experience working in an academic environment a plus.
  • Must be dependable, self-motivated, and able to keep commitments and meet deadlines.
  • Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business writing, professional journals and technical manuals, and apply the knowledge gained to solve problems.
  • Must be quality conscious and demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
  • Skill in both verbal and written communication.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Undergraduate degree in Mass Communication, Multimedia Production.

 

Production Skills: Proficient with AV equipment for capturing audio, video and photos.

Competent with audio, video, and photo editing software.

 

Technology Skills: Competent with the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software. Ability to quickly gain a working proficiency with new hardware and software.

 

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: None required.

 

Other Qualifications: Position requires occasional evening and weekend work. 1-2 years’ of live production experience a plus.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear when working with students, faculty, and staff. The employee is frequently required to sit while working on the computer or doing paperwork. Employee must regularly use hands to work on computer, handle files, and documents, and use office equipment, and other photography, A/V, and video equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to reach for files and to set up photo lights, A/V equipment, and to take photos and videos. The employee must frequently lift and/or move files, A/V and photography equipment weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move lights and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. This job requires close vision, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, so the employee can produce videos or photos, and properly set-up lights and equipment.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment in this position is characteristic of a normal office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: Logan University strives to be an educational leader that is authentic, intentional and strategic about diversity, fairness and the development of an inclusive campus community. We acknowledge and respect the differences in human experience that shapes and enriches education, healthcare, society and our institution.


It is our expectation that all employees support the mission and vision of the university and carry out their professional duty aligned with Logan University Values: Diversity, Empathy, Student First, Positive Attitude, Evidence Informed, Character and Teamwork.


Logan University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All Logan employees are expected to complete annual compliance training by assigned deadlines.

 

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed the employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. An employee is expected to assist and provide coverage for coworkers during peak periods, vacation days or sick days at all locations, and to work with administration in the attainment of the University’s missions and goals.

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