Job Description
Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) is a central hub for new ideas and possibilities. It is a place where faculty, students, and staff can find the resources and the experts they need to generate new knowledge and pedagogy from a spark of an idea and houses the university Center for Teaching Excellence. The Digital Learning Studio is one of four teams within the Center for Teaching Excellence – Faculty Development, Online Learning, Instructional Technology Lab and Digital Learning Studio. Multimedia Producers collaborate closely with Instructional Designers, Educational Developers faculty, and staff to serve 3 functions: 1) Online course media design and production; 2) Initiatives; and 3) Consultations.
Reporting to the director of the Digital Learning Studio, the Multimedia Producer will be knowledgeable in the full production cycle of media projects – design, capture and production. The Multimedia Producer will work across a range of media types (e.g. video, podcasts, graphics, animation) but may specialize in 1 or 2 media types. Key to this role is the ability to quickly move from one project to the next bringing efficiency and innovation. Focusing on the 3 functional areas, responsibilities may include the following:
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Media projects:
Reporting to the director of the Digital Learning Studio, the Multimedia Producer will be knowledgeable in the full production cycle of media projects – design, capture and production. The Multimedia Producer will work across a range of media types (e.g. video, podcasts, graphics, animation) but may specialize in 1 or 2 media types. Key to this role is the ability to quickly move from one project to the next bringing efficiency and innovation. Focusing on the 3 functional areas, responsibilities may include the following:
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Media projects:
- Serve as point-of-contact for multiple online course media projects each full semester.
- Pre-production – Guide project partners (e.g. Faculty, Instructional Designers) through the unit design process including providing project leadership, communications expertise, shaping plans to unit standards, script copy -editing and guidance for on-screen presentation. It is essential to prepare for and lead in-person design meetings with partners. Create storyboards/styleboards, original graphics, original animations, prototypes, etc.
- Capture – [Videography track] Serve as videographer welcoming clients into the studio, preparing them to record and then conducting the recordings. Acquire media using professional tools and apply knowledge of lighting, scenery, camera angles and other production-related skills. Communicate with graphics designer.
- Capture – [Graphics design track] Attend recording session following design plans and making notes. Communicate with videographer.
- Development – Prepare media versions as assigned, send them for review, gather feedback, and make edits. Ensure that all productions are in alignment with unit standards and design plans established in pre- production.
- Recommend and make contributions to improvements in media design and production workflows.
Consultations:
- Hold one-on-one consultations with faculty and other LAI staff as they arise. (Must be able to meet in person).
Unit data management:
- Execute defined data management standards and practices.
- Recommend improvements in active storage, data collection, data archiving and data sharing.
Required professional competencies:
- Teaming skills – Prepare for, attend and report out at weekly standup, team and one-on-one meetings in ways that inform others and keep all stakeholders abreast of project status.
- Partner management skills – Proactive, clear and direct with all partners on needs, expectations and collaborative opportunities that enable projects to keep moving forward and meet deadlines.
- Project management skills – Able to manage multiple projects and activities effectively using project management tools to ensure that all stakeholders and unit leadership are continuously aware of project statuses.
- Integrative skills – Able to “see the big picture” and how each project partner/team contributes. Knowing when to rely on partners for contributions, when to ask partners for engagement and when to escalate problems to unit leadership.
- Digital production skills – Maintaining a team mindset with other media producers that recognizes unique skills and interests to help growth in the depth of team collaboration, products and abilities to assist partners in their growth.
- Digital communications skills – Plan for and seek opportunities to meet with clients in-person, but always be available to meet as needed. This includes in-person, phone, email, chat and Zoom/WebEx.
The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.A./B.F.A. in Communications, Journalism, Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, or Instructional Technology.
- 1-3 years of media design and/or production experience is preferred.
- Some project management and partner management experience.
- Knowledge of media design and production processes and tools/software.
- Ability to contribute to continuous product evolution.
- Ability to help create new and reimagined production quality standards.
- Capacity to partner with and guide (in-person and online) a range of domain experts on digital communications.
- Capacity to positively impact teaching and learning experiences with thoughtful digital communications design.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and written communications skills.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools – Premiere Pro, Rush, Photoshop, InDesign, Express, After Effects, Illustrator, Audition Knowledge of various project management tools and software (e.g. Monday.com, Jira, Asana).
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle).
Hiring Range
$51,455.52 - $84,850.51
GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
University Libraries
Family
Comm, Mktg & Media
Sub-Family
Multimedia Production
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:
Yes
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S013610
Job Open Date:
02/19/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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