Instructional Media Specialist
Instructional Media Specialist
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$ 65000 - 75000
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Position Summary:
The Instructional Media Specialist creates educational videos and other digital learning objects in support of Virginia Techs teaching and learning mission. Reporting to the Director of Instructional Media Development within Technologyenhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) the Instructional Media Specialist is a versatile and creative professional responsible for developing highquality instructional media for distance online and hybrid modalities for Virginia Tech courses and faculty professional development offerings. This role requires a high level of creativity a learnercentric approach to media design and strong technical proficiency with video and elearning platforms and tools. The Instructional Media Specialist is a contributing member of a team dedicated to agile development of a variety of instructional media and video products including studio productions animation and graphics virtual and 3D simulations and other elearning objects. In order to successfully fulfill these responsibilities the Instructional Media Specialist actively develops a variety of media projects with accuracy efficiency and quality.
Core Responsibilities:
Produce a variety of highquality media products including graphics videos animations and extended reality (XR).
Develop interactive elearning modules using authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline Rise and Captivate.
Provide pre and postproduction services including scripting storyboarding editing etc.
Ensure final deliverables meet academic standards industry best practices and brand guidelines.
Follow best practices for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) accessibility and user experience.
Maintain and update existing content to reflect changes in procedures or technology.
Collaborate with learning management system (LMS) administrators to ensure seamless integration of digital learning objects.
Research and integrate emerging technologies and innovative practices in instructional media.
Experiment with new media formats and tools to enhance learning experiences.
Pursue professional development opportunities to stay current with trends and advancements in digital media XR and other relevant technologies.
Present findings and recommendations for adopting new technologies and practices.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in visual design media production creative technologies instructional design or a related field.
Significant experience in a media development environment demonstrated through a portfolio of polished media products.
Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator After Effects etc..
Strong understanding of design thinking and learning experience design.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in visual design media production creative technologies instructional design or a related field.
Broad knowledge of technologyenhanced learning environments tools services and pedagogies in use in higher education ideally including the Canvas learning management system.
Experience with elearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline Rise Captivate etc..
Experience with AR/VR/XR development and 3D modeling tools.
Familiarity with HTML5 and other web technologies.
Previous experience in a similar role in an educational or corporate training environment.
Salary Range: $65000 $75000
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Judy Alford at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
