Multi-Media Content Specialist (Development)

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position supports the effective use of video, audio, graphical and other electronic media. The incumbent provides user support, troubleshoots technology problems, maintains technology related inventory, utilizes technical techniques in production of audio and video, web design, podcast development and /or use of other media as required. 

Examples of Work Performed

• Assists faculty and staff with integrating multimedia into teaching, learning, research, or other needs.
• Works collaboratively with clients and faculty/staff to design, develop and deliver media projects.
• Produces video and audio projects with attention to lighting, sound, shot composition, camera work, etc.
• Converts, edits or encodes audio and video content as necessary.  
• Uploads podcasts to the web-site.
• Interacts with departmental staff to determine web design and layout.  
• Develops, designs, edits, and maintains departmental web page and its content.
• Stays abreast of new web-based techniques and technologies.  
• Makes recommendations to management regarding updates and changes in technology.
• Provides technical and media support.
• Answers questions, troubleshoots, and resolves technology problems.
• Maintains technology related inventory.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring Department.

1. Provides multimedia technology support to faculty and/or staff.
2. Produces audio and video, web design, podcast development and/or use of other media as required.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

AND

Experience:
One (1) year of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Salary/Wage Information

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Background Check Statement

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