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Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Multimedia Communications Specialist on the Gainesville campus. This role is responsible for developing high-quality visual and digital content that advances the university's brand, reputation, and strategic priorities. This position produces compelling multimedia storytelling across video, photography, web, and social media platforms to engage prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors, and community partners. This position is a creative and imaginative leader and storyteller who performs various functions of still photography and digital video production from concept to completion in an educational environment. Occasional need to attend events after normal business hours and on weekends.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Responsibilities

• Manage pre-production logistics, including scripting, storyboarding, scheduling, and location coordination. Film and edit professional-quality video content, including promotional videos, student and faculty profiles, event coverage, testimonials, and institutional campaigns.
• Capture and edit high-quality photography for digital use. Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in higher education marketing and communications.
• Manage and maintain equipment and digital asset libraries like Frame.io and Flickr. Ensure multimedia assets are accessible and optimized for various devices and formats.
• Collaborate with the social media team to create engaging, platform-specific visual content. Produce motion graphics and short-form videos optimized for social media platforms.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with internal clients and external partners; Utilize clear, professional communication with talent, clients, and teammates. Support recruitment, advancement academic departments, and campus initiatives with strategic multimedia storytelling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possess graphic design, typography, video, and multimedia development and communication skills.
• Must be familiar with current digital best practices and be able to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; ability to work in a professional, team-oriented environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two (2) years of experience in multimedia production, filming/editing in a corporate or educational environment.
• Experience in scriptwriting, storyboarding and video production as well as motion graphic skills, audio recording, and lighting.
• Those with freelance or contract experience also considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in film, digital media preferred.
• Experience using editing software such as Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Previous production experience with an educational organization, an agency or within a creative department.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Background Check

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