Multimedia Specialist

Job Overview

At Clarke University, we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. By creating a community focused on care, we empower everyone at Clarke to do and be their best. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and an outstanding benefits package including tuition remission, paid holidays vacation and sick time, and extensive professional development opportunities. So, if you're looking for a place you can make a positive impact, we hope you'll consider Clarke!

Clarke University is seeking a talented and creative Multimedia Specialist to join our dynamic Marketing & Communications team. This position is responsible for developing and producing engaging visual content that tells the Clarke story through video production and photography. Experience with graphic design and use of a web platform is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multimedia production and a passion for crafting visual narratives that align with our mission and uphold brand standards.

As a Multimedia Specialist, you will play a key role in producing videos, digital assets, and dynamic visual content for a variety of internal and external platforms. The role requires creativity, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure the production of high-quality and impactful media.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Capture, record, edit and produce video and photography content that reflects the university’s mission, vision, and values.

• Plan and coordinate video shoots, including scheduling, location scouting, talent casting, set design, prop selection, etc.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to take projects from concept to delivery including: Storyboarding, scripting, video direction, filming, audio, lighting, editing, post-production adjustment, and distribution across digital spaces including the university website.

• Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications to align visual projects with the organization’s strategic direction.

• Partner with the Social Media Specialist to implement a comprehensive approach to generating and distributing content that is used in multiple formats, such as social media, the university website, email communications, and more.

• Ensure all work aligns with the university’s branding and accessibility standards.

• Ensure media assets are properly stored, organized, and readily accessible for future use.

• Assist in the supervision and guidance of marketing interns, providing mentorship and ensuring high-quality results.

• Conduct video, photography, and higher education market research to ensure relevance and effectiveness of media content.

• Stay current with industry trends and advancements, conducting research on the latest video production equipment and technologies.

• Some night and weekend hours are anticipated based on campus events and activities.
• Support and participate in university initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in film, journalism, media production, communication, graphic design, or related field is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work with various members of the university community.
• A self-motivated, creative problem solver with the ability to work well under deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, and Lightroom, etc. ).
• Knowledge of typography, digital files, image scanning, linked graphics, photo and project archives, color corrections, vector graphics, and color palettes.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with graphic design work, including a familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Canva, or other tools.
• Experience with a web builder, such as Wordpress, Drupal, or other tools.

Additional Information:

• Some night and weekend work may be required, based on campus events and activities.
• This is a full-time position.

To apply, please apply online at http://clarke.applicantpool.com.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates the unique contributions of each person and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.