(Hybrid) Multimedia Specialist - School of Nursing/Communications and Marketing

The School of Nursing at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Multimedia Specialist with the Communications and Marketing Department.

About the Opportunity

This position assists with the creation, design and execution of digital media for the West Virginia University School of Nursing, including videos, website content, magazine design, email communications, social media and other marketing communications. The position works collaboratively with the School of Nursing and WVU Strategic Communications and Marketing to provide innovative and creative communications to showcase the work of the School. Reports to the Director of Communications and Marketing for the School of Nursing.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

Multimedia and Video Content

• Produce engaging, interactive content for multi-channel distribution for diverse audiences.
• Scope architecture for digital and multimedia projects using wire frames and storyboards.
• Photograph/video subjects for use as design elements.
• Enhance photographs and digital imagery to create high visual impact as well as produce artistic and infographic elements.
• Manage video, digital and multimedia assets for routine access and long-term archival.
• Receive and incorporate feedback from clients and team members to produce high quality work.
• Hold or participate in initial and follow-up meetings to identify and prioritize project ideas and goals with clients.
• Travel independently to on-campus and to off-campus locations as necessary for project meetings, project media events, etc.
• Use good file and content management practices to efficiently organize and share projects, generating a database of video footage.
• Use project management tools and other processes to collaborate and document work with team members and clients.
• Ability to complete time- and information-sensitive projects on time, prior to deadlines.
• Communicate project needs and potential scheduling issues and provides status updates on a regular basis.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as needed and required.
• Work collaboratively with WVU Health Sciences Communications and WVU Strategic Communications and Marketing to secure b-roll or associated photography and materials when possible.

Web, Email and Social Templates, Pages and Content

• Design graphical user interfaces, HTML-based email, social media, and content elements and supporting multimedia, which are accessible for those with disabilities.
• Create standards-compliant and cross-browser compatible content for delivery via the web, email and other digital mediums.
• Develop web and email templates (as well as final-product pages/email) and social media components (headers, covers, etc.)
• Transfer web and email designs from pre-production to production.
• Review and test adequately before implementing or changing a project and assist with ongoing quality assurance efforts.
• Troubleshoot, document and help resolve problems associated with compatibility issues.

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, visual communications, or creative arts and graphic design with an emphasis/focus on multimedia.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following:
  
  
  
  • Programming or optimizing HTML/CSS content.
  • Creative experience working to design, develop and distribute accessible multimedia and video content.
  • Higher education or medical marketing background preferable.
  • Experience with producing video for both online and offline viewing.
  • Marketing experience preferred.
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS and RSS preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of graphic design, photography and videography required.
• Advanced knowledge of applications in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Sound knowledge of video and sound recording, editing and production techniques required.
• Sound knowledge of English language and grammar usage, sentence structure.
• Excellent interpersonal (written and spoken) communication skills.
• Varied and progressive web, graphic design, digital multimedia and video skills.
• Demonstrated skills with coding cross-browser compatible content that's friendly to disabled readers.
• Excellent skills operating computer, photography and video equipment including.
• Ability to effectively record, edit and produce high-quality audio and video multimedia.
• Ability to edit and adapt content for other mediums and formats.
• Ability to design functional, accessible, standards-based products for web, email, social, video and multimedia.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients to identify project requirements and follow-up regarding project progress.
• Ability to effectively multitask applications and manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Ability to manage evolving deadlines and project requirements.
• Ability to present information and communicate in group and team settings, both small and large.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.