Multimedia Producer

Multimedia Producer

Department: Advancement Communications

About USC

As an employee of the University of Southern California you will be part of a worldclass research institution and a member of the renowned Trojan Family which includes faculty students staff and alumni committed to excellence. USC fosters an environment of collaboration innovation and continuous learning where individuals are empowered to thrive personally and professionally.

About Department

University Communications Advancement Marketing and Communications team sets the strategic communications vision and marketing strategies that inspire promote and celebrate philanthropic support at USC. The team delivers compelling storytelling through digital video print and social platforms to connect with alumni donors and friends.

Position Overview

USC Communications is seeking a Multimedia Producer to create manage and deliver highquality video and multimedia content that supports strategic communications and engagement goals within University Advancement. This role blends creative vision and technical expertise to tell USCs stories in compelling and innovative ways from ideation through final production.

Application Requirements

Please submit a resume and cover letter (may be uploaded as one file) along with a multimedia portfolio. Applications missing these materials will not be considered.

The ideal candidate is an experienced selfmotivated producer who thrives in a collaborative environment is passionate about storytelling and brings a strong command of digital media tools and best practices. Key responsibilities include:

Compelling Multimedia Content

• Develop and deliver highquality videos and digital media that tell inspiring stories about USCs mission and the impact of philanthropy.

• Create produce direct and edit highimpact projects that encourage donor engagement and support gift announcements stewardship plans and internal programs.

EndtoEnd Media Production

• Produce 3 5 video and/or photography projects per month with a strong eye for visual storytelling and attention to detail.

• Oversee production timelines budgets and deliverables to ensure smooth ontime execution.

Strategic Collaboration

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop concepts plans scripts storyboards and final multimedia elements for a variety of digital channels.

• Work closely with partners across USC Advancement Communications and academic units to support and translate university concepts into multimedia stories of impact.

This is a hybrid position under our current work arrangement plan with the expectation of onsite presence in our offices in the USC Tower located adjacent to campus in downtown Los Angeles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent combined education and experience).

• 2 years of work experience

• Comprehensive understanding of the technical and creative aspects of preproduction production and postproduction processes.

• Expert knowledge and skill as a DV HD and DSLR video camera operator with experience shooting with multiple cameras and formats.

• A valid California Drivers License is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in various forms of media including video and still photography video and audio editing graphic arts and animation scriptwriting and interactive media.

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro After Effects Photoshop Audition).

• Strong storytelling scriptwriting and editing abilities.

• Experience managing multiple multimedia projects simultaneously including coordination with vendors and production teams.

• Excellent organizational time management and interpersonal skills.

• Passion for higher education philanthropy and missiondriven storytelling.

The successful candidate must also demonstrate through ideas words and actions a strong commitment to USCs Unifying Values.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $34.33 $44.27 hourly. When determining an offer the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education training key skills internal peer alignment applicable laws contractual requirements grant funding and market conditions.

USC has excellent benefits including health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions once you meet the Programs eligibility; tuition benefits for staff & their family; free professional development online courses; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football basketball & other campus events.

Minimum Education: Bachelors degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience in a professional digital media production environment. Demonstrated competence in all areas of digital media production. Thorough knowledge of video and audio production procedures practices techniques equipment and terminology. Knowledge of analog and digital video and audio capture file compression video switching character generation graphics manipulation lighting and postproduction equipment and software. Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213)or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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