Multimedia Devt Specialist

UNM is looking for a multimedia marketing specialist-a videographer, photographer, editor, marketer, and creative visual storyteller-who will contribute to and elevate The University of New Mexico's brand.

This is a half-time (0.5 FTE), benefits-eligible position.

A Multimedia Marketing Specialist is a content producer role, focused on creating video, photo and other visual marketing content for broad use-from paid social media campaigns to broadcast advertising, event feature videos to nationally targeted promos.

This position requires advanced, demonstrable expertise in video production and visual design, as well as a well-developed grasp and understanding of marketing trends and fundamentals. The selected person will handle video and multimedia projects from concept to creation, developing story boards, writing scripts, coordinating talent and locations, recording, editing, and publishing work. They will also advance the overarching UNM brand strategy by helping to develop and maintain UNMs video brand standards, and regularly participate in UCAM's brand management, advisement, and training services.

This new team member will work closely with other UCAM professionals-staff and students skilled in video production, photography, graphic design, digital marketing, social media, and more-on projects and events that reach every UNM stakeholder from future students to lifelong Lobo alumni.

This position reports to the Assistant Director of University Marketing, Creative Production and is a part of the University's marketing team. UCAM is represented by marketing, communications, web communications, and social media teams which operate in an integrated marketing communication model.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, plan and produce multimedia content for a range of distribution channels, including but not limited to television, radio, social media, web and mobile applications, and digital ad networks.
• Provide feedback to other multimedia producers across campus
• Serve as project manager on productions of varying project size
• Support institutional marketing projects through video content development
• Assist in management and scheduling of audio/video production equipment, and evaluate audio/video equipment to make recommendations for new purchases or upgrades
• Support on campus commercial filming requests

Critical Skill & Experience:

• Experienced in visual/multimedia content production, including editing and color grading (at least 2+ years)
• Expert in video/photo camera, lighting equipment, audio equipment and accessories
• Highly motivated and capable of learning new technical skills and technology platform
• Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite for video and other creative content production
• Experienced in motion graphics, lower thirds and graphic design
• Knowledgeable about marketing strategy and tactics including digital and traditional advertising
• Strong understanding of content development for social media platforms and web applications

Working Requirements:

This position is normally performed on campus and during regular business hours. Some evenings and weekends will be required.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Bonus Desired Skills & Experience:

• Livestream / Live event video production experience
• Drone photography / videography certifications and experience
• Social media trends, platform-specific engagement, content development experience
• Engaging digital advertising development experience
• Exceptional client-facing service skills

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.