Multimedia Specialist

CNYHHN Inc • City of Utica, NY

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About The Position

As an integral member of the Communications and Fundraising team, this position will serve as the architect of our visual identity, strategically developing our brand across all digital frontiers. This role will leverage sophisticated graphic design to build a recognizable and trusted aesthetic that resonates with donors and partners alike. By crafting high-impact assets for social media, publication, web, and more, this position will transform our mission into a thumb-stopping digital presence, ensuring our narrative is not only heard but felt. Your ability to maintain visual consistency while innovating diverse platforms will be the engine that drives community growth, amplifies our message, and converts casual followers into lifelong supporters.

Requirements

• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and see a project from storyboard to final render.
• Must be comfortable taking feedback from stakeholders and working closely with marketing and copy teams.
• Must be Adaptable to stay ahead of fast-moving digital trends and emerging AI creative tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel and Outlook programs.
• Accepts and readily adapts to changing priorities, new ideas, strategies, procedures and methods.
• Makes decisions in a timely manner.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in multimedia design, graphic design, film, video production, or related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience.
• Expert Level Skill in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Must have the ability to create 2D/3D animations and visual effects to enhance storytelling.
• Strong understanding of Graphic Design including typography, color theory, and layout for both web and social media.
• Expert in visual storytelling with a keen eye for composition, pacing and narrative structure.
• Must have the ability to interpret brand guidelines and ensure all content remains consistent with the organizations' voice (brand alignment).
• Knowledge of Wordpress content management and technical specifications for different platforms.
• This position does / does not have regular and substantial unsupervised and unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under NYS Department of Health, Office of Child and Family Services and State Central Register.
• Valid NY State Driver’s License.
• Remote Work Agreement Required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality videos, animations, motion graphics, and photographs for digital and print platforms.
• Conceptualize, design and edit multimedia assets such as graphics, web content, and interactive presentations.
• Utilize industry-standard tools to create and refine projects.
• Work with agency leadership to create content that aligns with branding and communication goals.
• Ensure all content is optimized for various platforms, including social media, websites, and mobile devices.
• Maintain and organize a library of digital assets, including images, video footage, and audio files.
• Manage and troubleshoot multimedia equipment and software.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level