Multimedia Specialist - Part Time

About the role

The Office of Online Education Marketing and Strategy is seeking a part-time (up to 24 hours per week) visual storyteller skilled in digital media creation, motion-based content production, and graphic design to support Penn State Online Education's brand and marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Capture and create digital media content for online programs, events, and brand storytelling.
• Demonstrate strong skills in photo capture and motion-based digital media creation.
• Apply knowledge of composition, lighting, audio, and other media production techniques.
• Conduct interviews and capture supporting motion-based content for small-scale media projects.
• Edit motion-based content for use on websites, social platforms, and internal communications.
• Edit photos for marketing use, ensuring consistency, quality, and brand alignment.
• Plan and prepare for projects, including storyboarding, scheduling interviews, and coordinating logistics.
• Arrive fully prepared for photo and media events to ensure a smooth and efficient start to each project.
• Create and refine graphic design assets during peak marketing periods.
• Serve as the digital asset librarian by organizing, tagging, and maintaining the photo and media library.
• Manage and archive model release forms to ensure compliance with all captured content.
• Collaborate closely with creative and strategic partners to elevate the visual identity of Penn State Online Education and Penn State World Campus.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in digital media creation with a solid understanding of graphic design principles.
• A digital portfolio demonstrating strong visual storytelling and clarity about your role in each project.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Understanding of accessibility principles for visual and multimedia content (captioning, descriptions, contrast, etc.).
• Ability to manage projects from concept through execution within a part-time schedule.
• Experience with basic motion graphics for digital campaigns.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively.
• Bachelor’s degree in digital or interactive media, visual communications, or equivalent experience.
• Clear, efficient communication with team members and partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or providing direction for external photography shoots.
• Passion for education and mission-driven storytelling.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Adobe Workfront.
• Experience with Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems.
• Basic knowledge of HTML.

Skills

• Experience with basic motion graphics for digital campaigns.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively.
• Bachelor’s degree in digital or interactive media, visual communications, or equivalent experience.
• Clear, efficient communication with team members and partners.
• Experience with Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems.
• Basic knowledge of HTML.

Benefits

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon hire.

Schedule

The position is part-time (up to 24 hours per week).