Multimedia Coordinator (Part-time)

Point Park University•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The part-time Multimedia Coordinator is a hands-on creative role supporting the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA). The position creates and manages content across social, digital, print, and multimedia platforms, telling stories about performances, rehearsals, backstage moments, student achievements, artist interviews, and community events. The work supports audience engagement, ticket sales, donor engagement, enrollment, community relations, and the visibility of the Pittsburgh Playhouse and COPA. Working closely with the Managing Director of Marketing & Communications and the Marketing Manager, Pittsburgh Playhouse, the coordinator develops brand-consistent content and creative assets. Duties span graphic design, playbill development, production-material gathering and editing, copywriting and proofreading, photography and videography, photo, video, and audio editing, and social media content. The role calls for a creative storyteller and detail-oriented producer who can manage multiple projects, collaborate with students, faculty, artists, and patrons, and produce polished content in a fast-paced theatrical environment. Regular daytime office availability is required, as well as frequent evenings, weekends, and holidays according to performance and operational schedules. Work hours and location may need to shift to meet event obligations, deadlines, and other responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Film, Photography, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
2–4 years of experience creating digital media and social media content, photography, and video production.
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Canva.
Photography and videography skills, including knowledge of lighting, color correction, and sound/recording equipment, with demonstrated expertise in photo and video editing.
Experience creating short-form content for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and emerging digital platforms, as well as creating podcasts.
Experience creating motion graphics, promotional videos, sizzle reels, and social media campaigns.
Ability to record and edit audio for radio commercials, promotional spots, and digital advertising.
Strong creative writing skills for social media copy and weekly e-newsletters, as well as visual storytelling and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Passion for theatre, audience engagement, and customer experience.
Evening, weekend, holiday, and daytime office availability based on performance and operational schedules.
Ability to adjust work hours and location as needed while completing responsibilities and deadlines in a timely and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in live entertainment, performing arts, higher education, or event environments.
Experience mentoring students, interns, volunteers, and creative teams.

Responsibilities

Create digital graphics for social media, email campaigns, websites, presentations, and promotional materials.
Capture photography and video during performances, rehearsals, special events, classes, and community activities.
Plan, storyboard, shoot, edit, and produce video content.
Manage Pittsburgh Playhouse social media accounts, create engaging content, interact with followers, and recommend strategies based on performance.
Edit photographs and videos into promotional content, reels, stories, and behind-the-scenes features.
Develop content to increase audience engagement, ticket sales, and brand awareness; maintain a content calendar and identify real-time engagement opportunities.
Manage the timeline, creative development, and production of playbills, including gathering and organizing materials, editing and proofreading copy, identifying missing information, coordinating revisions and approvals, and preparing final materials for production.
Write, edit, and adapt marketing copy for playbills, social media, email, websites, signage, advertising, and other audience communications.
Design playbills, advertisements, signage, social graphics, email assets, web visuals, presentations, and other print and digital materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.
Work with multiple departments and contributors to keep projects on schedule.
Collaborate with the Marketing Manager on campaign execution and the visual direction of weekly email marketing and promotional campaigns.
Maintain organized photography, video, graphic, and digital asset libraries.
Produce promotional videos, sizzle reels, digital advertisements, and commercials supporting Pittsburgh Playhouse and COPA programming.
Create motion graphics, title cards, and digital assets for marketing campaigns.
Record and edit radio commercials, promotional audio spots, and voice-over content.
Support livestreams, interviews, artist features, and special video projects.
Attend performances, rehearsals, media opportunities, and special events to capture content and identify stories to share.
Collaborate with students, faculty, artists, guest companies, and university partners on creative projects.
Support special marketing initiatives, promotional events, and audience engagement activities.
Propose new ways to tell Pittsburgh Playhouse and COPA stories across print, digital, social, and multimedia platforms.
Perform additional duties as needed in support of Pittsburgh Playhouse and University operations.