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Job Summary

The Multimedia Production Specialist supports San Jose State University's commitment to increase online access to higher education for working adult learners, particularly focusing on providing students from historically underserved communities with opportunities to advance their education and obtain their degree. The Multimedia Production Specialist will support the effective use of current and emerging technologies to develop innovative and engaging e-learning environments as part of SJSU Online, a fully remote academic program that provides opportunity for students with some college credits to earn a bachelor's degree.

The Multimedia Production Specialist will support multimedia content creation for SJSU Online courses, supporting faculty in creation of accessible, engaging, and polished instructional materials. As such, the incumbent will help to maintain a connection to other instructional design, graphic design, and multimedia production professionals on campus, in the Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation, as well as in Strategic Communications and Marketing.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation, the Multimedia Production Specialist provides client consultation, multimedia design project planning, file management, and adapts continually evolving/improving university styles and standards. The Multimedia Production Specialist will provide a wide range of support in video production and post-production, both field and studio. The incumbent will help develop, shoot and edit video projects to create meaningful, creative and effective multimedia content with a high degree of professionalism. The incumbent collaborates with faculty on all elements of the design process with courtesy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Multimedia Production for Faculty Pre-production Planning:

• Plans effective multimedia projects by preparing instructional training, public information and creative/promotional materials
• Works with SJSU Online faculty and staff members to develop, shoot and edit video projects to create instructional content that is engaging and effective
• Assesses client needs and multimedia selection including, but not limited to, concept development to production, from first edit through post-production and delivery as well as preparation of scripts, storyboards, and program designs, including the coordination of resource scheduling. Selects appropriate media approaches to achieve learning outcomes and integrates video, audio, digital and on-line components

Producing/Directing:

• Creates and produces instructional materials based on appropriate instructional media solutions
• Collaborates in the creation of multimedia materials and evolves with styles and brand standards to produce effective multimedia content

Post Production:

• Assembles production materials into professionally finished products
• Edits video recordings, soundtracks, still images, and multimedia presentations for highest quality possible
• Creates postproduction elements such as animations, graphics, special effects and CSU mandated closed captions
• Collaborates in evaluation of each project in terms of achievement of instructional and/or communication purpose
• Directs production crew and on camera subjects, conducts interviews, and coordinates location logistics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices
• Significant skills in professional multimedia design, integration, staging, and operation, preferably in a higher education setting
• Ability to use media production software commonly used at SJSU, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create effective multimedia end products within a team, and coordinate production work
• Advanced knowledge of software applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database management, digital asset management
• Advanced knowledge of multimedia technology including trends, formats, and software
• Significant knowledge of multimedia production processes including audience assessment, instructional and program design, and budgeting
• Significant skills in directing live productions that incorporate complex audio mixing, graphics and multiple cameras
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects, and perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment
• Ability to process raw footage using the appropriate software for post-production preparation

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and/or equivalent
• Five years plus of progressively responsible experience producing media, filming/editing, in a broadcast, corporate or educational environment, including demonstrated experience in scriptwriting and video production

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in media production, instructional technology, instructional design, broadcast journalism or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Experience in filming/editing video, live audio production, studio and remote production, multimedia creation and/or web design, project tracking and budgeting

Compensation

Classification: Media Production Specialist III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,361/month - $7,023/month (Step 5 - Step 10)
CSU Salary Range: $5,877/month - $8,561/month (Step 1 - Step 20)
San Jose State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: July 9, 2026 through July 23, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

People and Culture
jobs@sjsu.edu

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, 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 offered the position on a contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.
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All San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.