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Position Title:Media Production Specialist I/II

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Digital media and content creation experience

Experience with videography, video editing, and audio editing

Experience providing customer service and technical support to students, faculty, and staff

Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting related equipment and software, including establishing production standards and procedures

Job Description:

The Student Innovation Center is seeking qualified candidates for a Media Production Specialist I or II who will provide leadership, supervision, customer service, and technical support for developing creative content and production services in the following areas:

Digital Media Studio – Media production and editing facilities, including equipment and technologies such as Behringer sound boards, Black Magic cameras, studio lighting, studio/podcasting audio, Extron AV, Mac and PC computers, green screen, SAN server, Adobe Creative Cloud, Pro Tools, and DaVinci Resolve editing programs, Sony photo camera and lens, and inventory and device management programs.

The Media Production Specialist position will create engaging, welcoming workspaces and ensure safe, hands-on experiences for users of the studio. This position will create, edit, and maintain video and audio production for the center and provide technical support for users’ efforts in projects and initiatives. The person in this role will provide media production services and instruction, operate digital media equipment, recommend cutting-edge technologies, and offer resources in the Digital Media Studio.

The successful candidate is a self-starter, exhibits attention to detail, and has excellent project management, problem solving, leadership, and communication skills. The successful candidate also has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be the subject matter expert on the use of all media, equipment, and technologies in the Digital Media Studio. The ability to contribute and function in a team-oriented environment is needed to be successful. The person in this role should enjoy working with students and be enthusiastic about media production. All staff members are expected to interact professionally and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

Media Production Specialist I – PS806

Bachelor’s degree

Media Production Specialist II – PS807

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Additional Information: The position’s schedule is Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with two 30-minute breaks at noon and 5:30 p.m. This position also provides support for events, as well as building support when needed.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Level I/II Example of Duties• Establishes production standards and evaluates production requirements.• Consults with clients to determine media production needs.• Advises clients on design, development, and use of media.• Develops storyboards, scripts, and visuals.• Operates a variety of equipment in production of media projects.• Shoots videos and photos, which may include live events.• Edits content using a variety of software.• Creates animation, graphics, and other digital content for productions.• Prepares cost estimates, budgets and reports.• May supervise students.Level Guidelines• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date: May 6, 2025

Posting Close Date:May 19, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R16993

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email [email protected] .

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides 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 email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.