University of North Florida is hiring: Multimedia Specialist in Jacksonville

University of North Florida Multimedia Specialist in Jacksonville, Florida

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Multimedia Specialist will play a vital role in supporting the UNF Foundations creative initiatives by capturing, producing, and designing engaging visual content. This position focuses on planning, developing, and delivering multimedia assets including video content, photography, and other creative materials used in digital and print projects. The Multimedia Specialist will collaborate closely with University Development and Alumni Engagement (UDAE) colleagues and assist in managing the workflow of creative projects, ensuring deadlines and client needs are met. This role contributes to the overall success of the UDAE team by promoting programs and initiatives through innovative and high-quality multimedia content.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Content Creation:

1. Capture and produce video content, including interviews, event highlights, and promotional materials.
2. Photograph UDAE programs, events, and initiatives for use in marketing and archival purposes.
3. Edit and deliver polished multimedia assets for digital and print platforms.

Design and Marketing Support:

1. Create and design engaging print and digital marketing materials, such as flyers, posters, email banners, social media content, advertisements, event programs, brochures, and other branded assets.
2. Think creatively to develop new design concepts, graphics, and layouts for various campaigns.
3. Maintain the UNFs consistent identity by adhering to departmental guidelines and meeting university marketing requirements.
4. Work with the Alumni Engagement, Annual Giving, Donor Engagement and Stewardship, Planned Giving and Development programs and initiatives.
5. Collaborate with UDAE leadership and development staff to design donor gift proposals and reports.
6. Serve as the liaison with UNF MarCom on creative projects on behalf of UDAE.

Social Media Support:

• Assist with curating and producing multimedia content for social media campaigns, events, and stand-alone projects.

Project Management:

1. Assist in managing the design and production workflow, prioritize assignments, and structure deadlines to meet client and organizational needs.
2. Represent UDAE at meetings and planning sessions involving creative project preparation.

Professional Development:

• Stay updated on new hardware, software, and industry best practices to ensure the use of current methods and resources in multimedia production and design.

During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-campus location or place of residence.

Department Qualifications

1. Proficiency in video production, editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.), and photography (Adobe Lightroom, etc).
2. Strong graphic design skills with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and Canva.
3. Experience with social media content creation and management.
4. Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
5. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
6. Knowledge of branding and marketing principles.
7. Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Production, Communications, or a related field preferred.

Required Qualifications: A Bachelors degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization; or a high school diploma and four years of experience directly related to the job functions. Directly related college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.