Senior Multimedia Producer (HR Title: Multimedia Specialist III)
- School of Engineering
- Dallas, Texas
- Full Time
Senior Multimedia Producer (HR Title: Multimedia Specialist III) (SCH00000211)
Job Description
Senior Multimedia Producer (HR Title: Multimedia Specialist III) - (SCH00000211)
Description
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
SMU's Lyle School of Engineering thrives on innovation that transcends traditional boundaries. We strongly believe in the power of externally funded, industry-supported research to drive progress and provide exceptional students with valuable industry insights. Our mission is to lead the way in digital transformation within engineering education, all while ensuring that every student graduates as a confident leader. Founded in 1925, SMU Lyle is one of the oldest engineering schools in the Southwest, offering undergraduate and graduate programs, including master's and doctoral degrees.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The multimedia producer will create and develop digital course materials such as still and motion graphics, professional quality audio and video media, and basic animations. The role includes producing high quality educational videos, marketing multimedia, as well as other multimedia projects. Additionally, this position will serve to build out Lyle's online education video production studio. Will assist capturing video during Lyle live events for live-streaming and on-demand.
Essential Functions:
Lead and manage media production for broad range of Lyle School of Engineering and ad-hoc projects across multiple teaching formats, from pre-production with faculty to delivery and distribution through campus platforms. Projects include marketing, live events, instructional media, etc.
Edit program content using nonlinear software systems, electronic graphics, motion graphics, animations, digital effects, sound effects, and music into finished packages that meet Lyle branding guidelines, quality rubrics, and approvals.
Direct, record and edit video and audio recordings both in studio and on location settings as required by instructors, instructional design team and other SMU stakeholders. Operate high quality cameras including broadcast, cinema style and DSLR, to acquire video programs and program segments both in-studio and on-location.
Create motion graphics for use in video content.
Monitor advances in media solutions and techniques. Continually refine processes to include advances that improve media services for faculty and for SMU.
Make recommendations regarding purchases of equipment, staff assignments and production operating policies.
Provide faculty assistance with self-production videos, as necessary.
Provide day-to-day maintenance and support for the online Studio equipment.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in film/television, graphic design, journalism, instructional design, or related field is preferred.
A minimum of four (4) years of experience is required. Experience with educational technology or media production in video/film/television including using modern editing is required. Experience and fluency across production hardware and software tools and the ability to shoot and produce video content in multiple environments is also required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate familiarity with working in studio settings is a plus.
Candidate knowledge of video monitors, preview and input monitors, production switchers, audio mixing boards, linear/nonli
near editors, storage (servers), waveform monitors, vector scopes, camera control units, speakers, cameras and camera
pedestals, lighting rigs, tungsten lights and lighting control boards and microphones is preferred.
Candidate familiarity with video software (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, AfterEffects, etc...) is a plus.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Bend, squat, stand, kneel
Reach above shoulders
Handle objects (dexterity)
Carry/lift over 25-50 lbs.
Deadline to :
Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by April 30, 2025.
Application deadline date: May 30, 2025
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, ..., accessequitysmu.edu.
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.
Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas
Job: Other
Organization: School of Engineering
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Staff
Employee Status: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Full-time
Job Level: Day Job
Travel: No
Job Posting: Apr 16, 2025, 10:10:03 AM
Job Description
Senior Multimedia Producer (HR Title: Multimedia Specialist III) - (SCH00000211)
Description
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
SMU's Lyle School of Engineering thrives on innovation that transcends traditional boundaries. We strongly believe in the power of externally funded, industry-supported research to drive progress and provide exceptional students with valuable industry insights. Our mission is to lead the way in digital transformation within engineering education, all while ensuring that every student graduates as a confident leader. Founded in 1925, SMU Lyle is one of the oldest engineering schools in the Southwest, offering undergraduate and graduate programs, including master's and doctoral degrees.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The multimedia producer will create and develop digital course materials such as still and motion graphics, professional quality audio and video media, and basic animations. The role includes producing high quality educational videos, marketing multimedia, as well as other multimedia projects. Additionally, this position will serve to build out Lyle's online education video production studio. Will assist capturing video during Lyle live events for live-streaming and on-demand.
Essential Functions:
Lead and manage media production for broad range of Lyle School of Engineering and ad-hoc projects across multiple teaching formats, from pre-production with faculty to delivery and distribution through campus platforms. Projects include marketing, live events, instructional media, etc.
Edit program content using nonlinear software systems, electronic graphics, motion graphics, animations, digital effects, sound effects, and music into finished packages that meet Lyle branding guidelines, quality rubrics, and approvals.
Direct, record and edit video and audio recordings both in studio and on location settings as required by instructors, instructional design team and other SMU stakeholders. Operate high quality cameras including broadcast, cinema style and DSLR, to acquire video programs and program segments both in-studio and on-location.
Create motion graphics for use in video content.
Monitor advances in media solutions and techniques. Continually refine processes to include advances that improve media services for faculty and for SMU.
Make recommendations regarding purchases of equipment, staff assignments and production operating policies.
Provide faculty assistance with self-production videos, as necessary.
Provide day-to-day maintenance and support for the online Studio equipment.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in film/television, graphic design, journalism, instructional design, or related field is preferred.
A minimum of four (4) years of experience is required. Experience with educational technology or media production in video/film/television including using modern editing is required. Experience and fluency across production hardware and software tools and the ability to shoot and produce video content in multiple environments is also required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate familiarity with working in studio settings is a plus.
Candidate knowledge of video monitors, preview and input monitors, production switchers, audio mixing boards, linear/nonli
near editors, storage (servers), waveform monitors, vector scopes, camera control units, speakers, cameras and camera
pedestals, lighting rigs, tungsten lights and lighting control boards and microphones is preferred.
Candidate familiarity with video software (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, AfterEffects, etc...) is a plus.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Bend, squat, stand, kneel
Reach above shoulders
Handle objects (dexterity)
Carry/lift over 25-50 lbs.
Deadline to :
Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by April 30, 2025.
Application deadline date: May 30, 2025
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, ..., accessequitysmu.edu.
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.
Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas
Job: Other
Organization: School of Engineering
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Staff
Employee Status: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Full-time
Job Level: Day Job
Travel: No
Job Posting: Apr 16, 2025, 10:10:03 AM
Job ID: 473994813
Originally Posted on: 4/19/2025