Digital Media Specialist

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: Pulitzer Hall
• Salary Range: $68,000 - $70,000 annually

Position Summary

The Digital Media Specialist (DMS) supports the School’s academic programs by providing hands-on training in multimedia storytelling, facilitating technical workshops, and assisting with the integration of digital media tools across the curriculum. Working closely with faculty, students, and technology staff, the DMS helps ensure effective use of video, audio, and photography technologies, including hardware, software, and digital publishing platforms.

This is a highly collaborative, execution-focused role supporting instructional and production needs across the School.

This position operates in an academic and newsroom environment and may require occasional evening or weekend work to support classes and production deadlines.

Responsibilities

Instructional Support & Training

• Provide classroom support and technical instruction in multimedia tools and storytelling techniques

• Facilitate workshops on video production, audio production, photography, and digital publishing tools and software

• Deliver foundational skills training for incoming students, including August orientation sessions

• Support seminar, workshop, and newsroom instructors with multimedia training and production

Curriculum & Classroom Support

• Assist faculty and technology staff in integrating digital media tools into courses

• Support multimedia classes, newsrooms, and workshops

• Provide guidance to students on multimedia assignments and best practices

Production & Technical Support

• Assist with video, audio, and photography production for coursework and school projects

• Troubleshoot equipment, software, and workflow issues in classrooms and labs

• Help maintain equipment and ensure readiness for instructional use

Resource Development

• Contribute to the development of training materials and documentation

• Share guidance on tools, workflows, and solutions to common technical issues

• Stay current with emerging multimedia tools and platforms relevant to digital journalism

Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

• 2 years of relevant experience in digital media, journalism, or multimedia production

• Demonstrated skills in video, audio, and photography production

• Experience teaching technology, including hardware and software

• Ability to teach and communicate technical concepts clearly

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a newsroom, media organization, or academic setting

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop)

• Familiarity with multimedia distribution web sites and software

• Experience with social media and digital publishing platforms

• Experience with mobile content creation

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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