Multimedia Producer

Walker Art Center•Minneapolis, MN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Multimedia Producer is a member of the Walker’s in-house design studio, working with the Design Director to develop and produce video content that supports exhibitions, marketing, social media, interpretation, and public programs. This role oversees video productions from concept through delivery, coordinating shoots with freelance crews while also producing, shooting, and editing projects in-house and stewarding the Walker’s video archive. Balancing creative authorship with technical know-how, the Multimedia Producer brings the world of the Walker to life. The ideal candidate is an accomplished visual storyteller with excellent organizational and project management skills and the ability to work resourcefully across production scales.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience producing video content, filmmaking, or related creative work.
Experience managing video productions of varying scales, including coordinating freelancers, overseeing production timelines and budgets, and determining the appropriate resources and approach for each project.
Proficiency in video production workflows
Experience with Adobe software (Adobe Premiere), including camera operation, lighting, sound, editing, color correction, and preparing content for digital and online platforms.
Experience with video asset management, digital preservation, or archival practices.
Experience with video platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo.
Experience to work across production approaches, from highly produced projects involving external partners to agile, in-house content creation using a range of tools and technologies.
Strong organizational and administrative skills, including experience managing media assets, project files, metadata, equipment needs, and video archives.
Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with artists, designers, curators, educators, communications professionals, and other stakeholders.
Must possess a commitment to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and access.
The position requires regular night and weekend hours and availability.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience documenting exhibitions, performances, lectures, artist conversations, or public programs.
Familiarity with accessibility standards for digital video, including captioning and related workflows.
Experience working within an in-house creative studio or multidisciplinary design environment.
Experience working in a museum, gallery, cultural institution, educational organization, or other arts-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Design Director and colleagues across the museum to conceive and produce compelling moving-image work that advances the museum's exhibitions, programs, educational initiatives, marketing, and communications.
Lead video productions from concept through delivery, determining the appropriate production approach for each project and balancing creative ambition, quality, efficiency, and available resources.
Produce, direct, shoot, and edit a wide range of video content, including artist interviews, exhibition features, educational walkthroughs, performances, lectures, and marketing materials.
Plan and manage productions involving freelance cinematographers, editors, and other creative partners, including scheduling, coordination, and quality control.
Work comfortably across production scales, creating polished video content in-house while engaging outside collaborators when project scope or complexity requires.
Collaborate with Design Director to ensure moving-image work reflects the Walker’s visual identity and remains on-brand.
Prepare video assets for digital platforms, marketing, and archival use.
Develop production workflows that support timely delivery while maintaining a high standard of visual and technical quality.
Organize, catalog, and steward the Walker’s video assets, ensuring footage, project files, and metadata are preserved and accessible for future use.
Oversee the Walker’s Vimeo and YouTube channels, including publishing, metadata, organization, presentation, and captioning.
Maintain familiarity with emerging production tools, camera systems, editing workflows, and creative technologies, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and expand the studio’s capabilities.
Contribute creative ideas and visual storytelling strategies while responding thoughtfully to design direction and institutional priorities.
Develop thoughtful approaches to video distribution and audience engagement, ensuring that moving-image content is accessible, discoverable, and aligned with the Walker visual identity and communications goals.