Job Summary

The Digital Media Producer creates high-quality visual content across multiple platforms to advance CSULB’s brand and storytelling objectives. This position supports the Division of University Relations & Development and campus-wide marketing, brand journalism, and promotional initiatives through the production of videos and photography for web, print, social media, and mobile platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and produces video content for University Relations and Development (URD) and campus partners. Coordinates all phases of production, from concept development to final distribution, to create high-quality, accessible multimedia content for digital platforms.
• Provides photography for the division and other campus partners. Capture people, places, and events for use across web, print, and digital platforms, ensuring high-quality images that align with university brand and visual standards.
• Participates in emergency communications response.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in video production, including pre- and post-production, knowledge of photography & studio equipment. Proficiency in current DSLR and mirrorless camera systems as well as studio lighting techniques. Advanced knowledge of Photoshop and Photo Mechanic. Advanced knowledge of Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro. Advanced knowledge of audio editing software. Thorough knowledge of production techniques, equipment and principles. Ability to develop, create, stage and/or produce professional-quality visuals and evaluate production effectiveness. Strong photographic capabilities, as well as photographic processing and manipulation skills Skill in creating website graphics, including animations and photographs. Skill in creating audio and video streaming using streaming services. Ability to utilize multimedia technical and production management skills. Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills including flexibility, tact and diplomacy to work and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, scientists and other professionals.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related professional or technical experience in multimedia, video production and editing, and photography required
• To be considered, applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating photography and videography skills across formats and subjects. Portfolios may be submitted as a link to an online gallery or as digital files.

Physical Summary

Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Licenses

Valid CA driver's license required

Department

Strategic Communications

Classification

Media Production Specialist II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,178 (Step 1) - $7,543 (Step #20)per month.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment  

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

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It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.