POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Digital Media Production Specialist
University Communications and Marketing
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

The Office of University Communications and Marketing at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking qualified applicants for a Digital Media Production Specialist. This is a continuing, 12-month administrative professional position.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in video production/digital media or related field and two years of experience producing stories/programs across multi-media platforms. Demonstrated news judgment and proficiency in the use of various editing software/systems, digital media gear for both audio and video, and production-related broadcast equipment. Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by multimedia samples. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Duties: Develop concepts, conduct research, write, shoot and edit both short- and long-form multimedia pieces telling the university's story for use in social media, on websites and in other venues. Work within University Communications and Marketing and others on campus to identify topics and coordinate production schedules, sometimes including, nights, weekends, and holidays. Serve as a liaison with public broadcasting and with film crews visiting campus; supervise student crews as required. Assist with news conferences and other selected campus events; collaborating with on-site staff and overseeing use of supporting equipment. Counsel offices about best practices in multimedia development. Ensure that work complies with university messages and standards.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until September 14, 2018, or until filled.

Application Procedure: Complete application packet must include a letter of application, resume, two relevant writing samples, two multi-media samples, and contact information for three references. Please submit a complete application packet by email to richmond@siu.edu or by mail to:

Digital Media Production Specialist Search Committee
University Communications and Marketing, Mail Code 6819
SIU Carbondale
1220 Douglas Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of 
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to
serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed 
and encouraged and will receive consideration.