LEARNING MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

This position is primarily responsible for: (1) developing multimedia learning objects used across teaching modalities. This includes creating multimedia elements integrated into the delivery of course materials by working closely with faculty and staff to model multimedia design and delivery that advance the academic mission and meet the needs of instructors and students. In addition, this position works with Curriculum & Instructional Support (CIS) and other CMU constituents to create multimedia material to support and promote curricular and instructional initiatives; (2) supports and maintains faculty recording facilities within CIS, supports the application of specialized media production equipment in recorded, virtual, and streaming environments, and assists faculty with technical problems in developing and/or revising content; and (3) serves as the lead documentation developer for the University’s enterprise video platform.

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience equivalent to four years.
Two years of relevant experience with multimedia production, instructional technologies, and multimedia applications.
Two years of relevant experience working in a production studio environment.
Project management experience.
Ability to document processes and develop training materials in an enterprise-level knowledgebase environment.
Knowledge, experience, and skills in audio and video production, graphic design, web design, and creating demonstrations/simulations.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of application software and hardware used in media delivery environments (lecture capture, video production, multimedia conversion, streaming, and virtual classrooms).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
An understanding of current computer applications, software packages, desktop software, multimedia materials, and the online teaching and learning environments.
Must be able to research current technological advances across a wide spectrum of technical disciplines: Audio, Video, Lighting, Computers, and Photography.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift and transport video production and streaming equipment (up to 50 lbs.).
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Three years experience in a media production studio environment.
Three years experience in a customer-service environment.
Three years experience providing training, workshops, and support for an enterprise-level lecture capture platform.
Experience using and supporting technologies such as learning management systems, remote support and training applications, advanced audio routing hardware and software, and self-serve recording facilities.

Acts as the primary point of contact for training and support of the CIS teaching studios.
Acts as Lead documentation developer and reviewer for the Panopto video platform.
Provides video production equipment operation and support for all production environments within CIS.
Coordinates the transportation of video and streaming equipment to main campus buildings and to regional CMU locations, including proper setup, operation, and maintenance of CIS multimedia resources.
Assists with the production, critiquing, tracking, archiving, duplication, conversion, distribution, implementation, and invoicing of multimedia and streaming projects.
Develops and presents workshops for multimedia technology initiatives. Trains staff and faculty to effectively implement multimedia software and hardware across modalities.
Reviews and evaluates vendor software and hardware.
Assumes all other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director and Learning Media Production team.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation. If you wish to include recommendation letter(s) that are not required, please utilize the Recommendation Letters upload field.

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Professional & Administrative -Hourly

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Academic Affairs

Curriculum & Instructional Support

Regular

Full-Time

1.0

12 month

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.