Multimedia Specialist

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

The National Poultry Technology Center at Auburn University is seeking a Multimedia Specialist to design, develop, and maintain multimedia and electronic communications supporting the center’s research, Extension, and outreach mission and the Alabama poultry industry. The position assists with writing and editing web, social media, and external communications; creates and maintains web content in accordance with University communications and marketing standards; and supports outreach through photography, video, and event-related communications. It also provides workshop and event support and general program and operational assistance. To limit biosecurity risks to poultry farms, the position holder cannot have backyard chickens or pet birds. Work takes place in offices and research workspaces, at industry events, and in poultry houses. Agricultural facilities may be hot, dusty, and not climate controlled. The role may involve physical activity and changing environmental conditions related to multimedia production and outreach support. Occasional independent and team travel, overnight stays, and nontraditional work hours may be required. Travel may include on-farm training workshops, including work inside poultry houses, company and association events, trade shows, and other industry activities.

Requirements

Level I: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field; no experience required.
Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field and 2 years of experience in multimedia technologies.
Level III: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field and 4 years of experience in multimedia technologies.
Candidates with required experience but without the required education may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement at a rate of two years of relevant experience per year of required education.
Candidates with required education but without the required experience may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement at a rate of one year of relevant education per year of required experience.
The position holder cannot have backyard chickens or pet birds due to poultry-farm biosecurity requirements.

Nice To Haves

Skill in photography, videography, and basic graphic design for digital platforms.
Experience posting and managing electronic communications and web content using content management systems.
Experience creating and maintaining digital and multimedia content for research, Extension, or outreach programs.
Ability to translate technical or scientific information into clear, accessible digital content for external audiences.
Familiarity with institutional branding standards, web accessibility practices, and AP Style.
Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, or subject matter experts on communications initiatives.
Experience supporting outreach events, trainings, or educational programs.
Skills in smartphone application design and 3D printing.

Responsibilities

Assist in writing and editing internal and external stories and communications for publications, the media, and other outlets related to the center’s research, Extension, and outreach mission.
Assist with technical editing of peer-reviewed journal articles and develop outreach highlights of research findings.
Design, implement, and maintain web content for center programs, ensuring content and graphics align with University communications and marketing standards.
Post center news online and assist with producing, designing, and distributing electronic communications through newsletters, social media, and other industry outlets.
Assist with coordination and support for workshops, trainings, and events, including building setup, catering, garbage, and cleanup.
Plan and capture photography and video at workshops and events for electronic communications, web content, and outreach materials.
Assist the team with building-related activities, including general cleaning and garbage, and vehicle management in coordination with program needs.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of center programs and initiatives.