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Job no: 559777 Work type: Staff Location: San José Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Marketing/Communications, On‑site (work in‑person at business location)

The Multimedia Production Specialist supports San José 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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 José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary.

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.

San José 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 José 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 José 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.