Multimedia Communications Specialist
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Multimedia Communications Specialist
at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
JOB PURPOSE
Lead efforts to create video and other multimedia fundraising and communication materials during the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes. Provide creative support and partnership with informative and inspiring messages in a variety of media that encourage philanthropic support to promote the mission, priorities and values of Wayne State University. This position reports to the Director, Integrated Communications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform,
with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.)
Create compelling and relevant content for use in video and multimedia projects, using interviews with faculty, students, donors and staff. Capture relevant B-roll footage to create persuasive videos for use in fundraising with individual donors and corporations and foundations. 35%
Manage multiple concurrent video and multimedia projects from concept to execution. 15%
Collaborate with colleagues in academic units, donor and alumni relations, and other areas in the division to develop video and multimedia content to drive the Wayne State University mission and help to meet aggressive fundraising goals during the comprehensive campaign. 15%
Lead divisional colleagues in exploring the creative use of video and multimedia content in fundraising and stewardship. 15%
Monitor trends in media innovation to inform communications strategies and keep materials current and fresh. 10%
Support ongoing use of the Digital Asset Management system by directing the uploading and classification of relevant video clips and images for ease of future use. 5%
Other duties as assigned. 5%
WORK CONTEXT
Job Reports to: Director
Leadership Accountability: None
Supervisory Accountability: None
Organizational Accountability: None
Financial Accountability: None
Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers outside the S/C/D
Freedom to Act: Subject to general input from supervisor
Unique duties:
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education Bachelor's degree
Graduation from an accredited college of university with a bachelor's degree in video production, communications, or related field.
Experience Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
Additional experience information:
At least two years of experience working with video, preferably in a higher-education or non-profit fundraising setting.
• Strong knowledge and experience in video production and editing.
• Experience with other elements of communication such as graphic design, web content, social media, etc. is highly preferred.
• Strong research, interviewing, writing and editing skills.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of fundraising and stewardship processes and communications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
ANALYTICAL AND PRESENTATION SKILLS: Ability to evaluate, interpret, and present complex information effectively in professionally prepared documents or presentations. Must possess a demonstrated attention to detail in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.
COLLABORATION: Exhibits a willingness to partner with diverse units across the university with integrity and high character to reach unified goals. Possesses the ability to navigate difficult situations with grace and understanding while being respectful and accepting of individual differences.
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills are a must. Ability to work successfully with persons from diverse backgrounds.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing implicit bias.
EDITING AND PROOFREADING SKILLS: Ability to accurately edit and proofread a variety of materials under tight deadlines.
LEARNING AGILITY: Independent and innovative self-starter who displays an ability to learn quickly and easily adapts to changing situations. Experience researching topics to gain knowledge and understanding when information gaps exist.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION: Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills required. Maturity, sound judgment and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment.
TEAMWORK: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues within the division and other units to gain full understanding of the project and desired outcome; ability to produce high quality and consistent results with assistance of team members; provide support to teammates when tackling complex projects.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Experience recording audio and video for interviews and presentations. Experience using b-roll to communicate unspoken elements of the story or support key messages. Expertise in the use of Premiere Pro or other video editing software. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and Teams. Ability to understand and translate complex concepts into lay terms.
WRITING SKILLS: Ability to conduct research, interview subjects and write materials that are creative and interesting, with strong attention to detail, grammar and style rules.
Working Conditions
Office environment.
Adhere to confidentiality and data usage policy for the division.
Travel may be required to film students, donors, B-roll, etc. in a localized setting.
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H86 - Development & Alumni Affairs
Primary department:
H8605-Developmnt office
Employment type:
Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
Compensation type: Annual Salary
Hourly rate:
Salary minimum: $48,000
Salary hire maximum: $55,000
Working conditions:
Normal working condition
Job openings:
Number of openings: 1
Reposted position: No
Reposted reason: Extended Search Opportunity
Prior posting/requisition number: 2009
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
