Job Category: Non-Exempt

PCLS: 40081

Salary Grade: D

Summary

Incumbents in the Multimedia Technician position plan, produce, edit, deliver, and archive videos and/or photography for use in print and digital media, historic documentation, and other needs as assigned. They may also live stream events and maintain social media accounts.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Multimedia Technician II is distinguished from the Multimedia Technician I in that the II level have knowledge and experience to perform more complex duties including coordinating with faculty and staff to produce instructional materials; maintaining multimedia architecture, infrastructure and equipment; making decisions to translate script into effective audio and visual elements; and resolving problems during course of production.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Multimedia Technician reports to a Supervisor.  This classification has no supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Functions

1. Plans and produces various events as assigned, including the live streaming of games and other events.
2. Performs postproduction editing for creative services.
3. Translates script into the specific audio and visual elements that will most effectively present the information.
4. Coordinates with faculty and staff in producing instructional materials using the latest in lecture captures software, non-liner editing technics, motion graphics, and advanced video shooting in a studio and on location atmosphere.
5. Establishes and maintains a strong relationship with customers to ensure timely, effective support and efficient delivery of multimedia service.
6. Resolves problems that arise during the course of the production, such as improvising additional narration or camera shots or demonstrating action sequences to nonprofessional performers to achieve a more natural appearance.
7. Maintains social media accounts.
8. Creates graphics and searches for background music.
9. Researches upgrades in editing software and hardware.
10. Prepares and maintains multimedia architecture, infrastructure and equipment.
11. Attends development conferences.
12. May train student employees.
13. May perform general office duties.
14. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Intermediate knowledge of video, photographic, and multimedia production, programming, and non-liner editing from inception to completion.
2. Intermediate knowledge of relevant digital equipment and imaging/editing software video color correction software and hardware.
3. Intermediate knowledge of the elements and principles of design.
4. Intermediate knowledge of visual arts and photography methods, techniques, and processes.
5. Organizational and time-management skills.
6. Ability to identify technical problems and present solutions.
7. Ability to professionally interact with a diverse group of clients and colleagues.
8. Ability to develop ideas of others and recommend changes as needed.
9. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
10. Ability to work independently.
11. Advanced knowledge of Mac OS and Windows systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree plus two years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Employees work indoors and outdoors in various locations and conditions and can be exposed to weather, contaminants, and temperature changes. Employees are frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. Employees must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds and retrieve and transport production equipment.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.