Job Posting Title:

Multimedia Producer

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Hiring Department:

University Marketing and Communications

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Multimedia Producer creates dynamic video, animation, and digital media content that enhances the university’s storytelling, brand visibility, and audience engagement. This position collaborates with various departments to produce visually compelling materials that highlight the university’s mission, academic programs, research, and campus life. By leveraging creative media production and innovative design, this role is key in communicating the university’s values to various audiences.

General Notes

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Collaboration: Meets with Director of Multimedia regularly to discuss current assignments and to present new ideas for video projects.

Communication: Presents work effectively to team partners. Ensures work is on target, on time and on budget. Provides weekly updates to manager.   

Operations:  In advance of video productions, works with assigned project manager to coordinate production locations and schedules. Ensures proper operation of equipment required and tests all production related equipment. Keep abreast of the latest technologies in filming, video editing, sound design, and distribution mediums and platforms.

Post-Production: Edits single and multi-camera recorded video and audio segments into a completed technically and aesthetically effective presentations. Works with brand manager and creative team to ensure brand consistency. Upon approval, ensures completed videos are uploaded to the appropriate CMS and made available for distribution. Archives completed projects.

Video Development and Pre-production: Work with manager to develop new and creative ways to translate academic material into multimedia stories online, and leverage visual storytelling to attract targeted audiences. Works closely with the assigned project manager through all phases of each project, to obtain client input, to solve problems, and to keep projects on schedule. Estimated production schedule is 3-5+ video pieces per month.

Video Production: Shoots productions ranging from single-camera productions to multi-camera field and studio productions. This includes interacting with and guiding clients, subjects/talent and others through the production process. Operates and/or directs the operation of professional cameras, audio equipment, lighting equipment and related equipment to effectively create a variety of video types.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with three years of professional experience with various forms of media, including video and still photography, video and audio editing, graphic arts and animation, scriptwriting and interactive media. 

Comprehensive understanding of the technical and creative aspects of the pre-production, production and post-production processes. 

Demonstrated experience interviewing people and skill in structuring story lines that are engaging and lively. 

Expert knowledge and skill as a DV, HD and DSLR video camera operator, with experience shooting with multiple cameras and formats. 

Ability to meet editorial deadlines and juggle multiple deadlines at once. 

Demonstrated skill in visualizing and shooting concepts effectively. 

Proficient in lighting.

Advanced experience with Creative Cloud, Adobe Premier and After Effects. 

Intermediate experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Docs and/or Sheets.

Experience with professional live streaming equipment. 

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.

Knowledge of The University of Texas’ brand, organization and creative community.

Experience as a photojournalist, multimedia journalist or multimedia producer for online media projects. 

Experience in editorial decision making within a journalistic or content marketing organization. 

Experience producing short form documentaries. 

Familiarity with project management systems.

Experience filming projects via Zoom is a plus.

Demonstrated experience with multiple production formats, including vertical, square and 360 video as well as possess an ability to learn and adapt to new trends, technologies and publishing specs. 

Fluency in motion graphics and basic animation. 

Knowledge of digital media concepts.

Salary Range

$68,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Able to lift, roll or carry equipment. May work in all weather conditions. May work around electrical and mechanical hazards. May travel. May work extended hours during events. Nights and weekends may be required during peak periods. Typical office environment.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Please provide a link to a portfolio of 3-5 relevant video samples on your CV/Resume

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.