Media Specialist

Connecticut State Community College•Bridgeport, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Colleges rely on a wide range of technology-based media for instructing students and communicating among staff and public. These media include: Video recording and post-production editing, including audio, graphic and special effects. Audio recording and transmission. Satellite down-link instruction and communication. Photography and photo processing. Desk top publishing, graphics and printing. The Media Specialist supports these services at a Community College by developing and producing programs and products in these multi-media areas as well as assisting and advising faculty, students and staff in their own productions. Most of the Community College system institutions have permanently installed instructional media equipment. The position supports faculty on-line and on-campus with digital materials and techniques including web site maintenance and digital services for creating and animating graphics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to communications or instructional technology together with two (2) or more years of experience in a related field; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
Television and audio-visual production and post-production techniques and methods.
Television, audio-visual, and imaging equipment and its operation and general maintenance.
Instructing and advising users and assigned staff in multi-media production techniques and methods.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional experience related to classroom audio/visual technology, event support, and educational multimedia content
Experience using audio and visual equipment for live events
Experience live streaming events and programs
Experience creating instructional videos and or multimedia content
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere or similar programs for editing
Experience working in a college or university setting

Responsibilities

Operation of instructional media services.
Accountable for performing and overseeing the creation and production of instructional and promotional materials and programs to support the College’s learning and communication requirements.
Assisting in development of instructional media services.
Accountable for contributing to the continuing development of the College’s media services.
Advice and assistance to faculty and staff in multi-media production.
Accountable for helping faculty, students and staff to make optimum use of media services to aid in academic and administrative presentations.
Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
Service on assigned committees and task forces
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.