Instructional Media Specialist

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The Universities of Wisconsin Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources (OPLR) Instructional Design and Media Services Team is focused on developing rich and engaging learning experiences for online students. OPLR is seeking an Instructional Media Specialist who is passionate about graphic video and audio design and eager to bring online courses to life with high-quality instructional media.

This role will design and produce user-centered multimedia assets interactive elements graphics animations videos and more while leveraging innovative tools such as OPLR on-site media studio lightboards teleprompters drones and advanced editing software.

This position collaborates with a talented team of designers motion artists UX experts and videographers in a supportive idea-driven environment where creativity and technical expertise will directly enhance online teaching and learning. The teams media creations will directly impact thousands of students by making learning more engaging accessible and effective.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with faculty subject matter experts and instructional designers to plan course media strategies and formulate media plans and production schedules

• Apply project management principles and clear communication practices to ensure project success and timely completion

• Design and format instructional presentations for visually appealing and pedagogically sound delivery using e-learning authoring tools

• Edit and export audio and video files; create and refine images graphics and animations

• Coordinate with third-party captioning and transcription providers to ensure accessibility compliance

• Perform post-production tasks: editing audio adjustments color correction and finalizing content for delivery

• Manage file storage archiving versioning and back-up processes for media assets

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The Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources (OPLR) is committed to providing service and support to the Universities of Wisconsin Administration and all 13 UW universities in online and continuing education teaching learning and workforce skills training and resources.

OPLR works in partnership with all 13 UW universities to develop and deliver online semester- and competency-based degrees and a broad array of credit and non-credit certificates courses and other credentials to help adult and professional learners achieve their academic and professional development goals and to develop the workforce of Wisconsin.

OPLR supports Wisconsin Online Wisconsin Online Collaboratives UW Flexible Option UW Independent Learning and continuing education offices at all 13 UW universities through the Continuing Education Executive Council (CEEC).

Compensation:

The Instructional Media Specialist (official title: Teachning Learning and Technology Specialist I or II) is a full-time salaried (exempt) academic staff position.

Well-qualified candidates for the Instructional Media Specialist role can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $ commensurate with the candidates education related experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in video/audio design multimedia design or a related field or equivalent education and experience

• Demonstrated experience in media production including storyboarding audio work video editing and post-production

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a team-based environment

• Proven ability to organize prioritize and complete projects effectively in a dynamic setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in video/audio design multimedia production or a related field

• Experience working in higher education and directly with faculty

• Familiarity with ADA compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA) and best practices in accessible media for online learning

• Experience or interest in applying artificial intelligence tools to enhance workflows media development and web interactives

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite especially Photoshop Illustrator After Effects Premiere Pro and Audition

Work Location:

The business location is780 Regent St. Madison WI.Employees are expected to work in the office at least twice a month. However depending on business needs there may be occasions when additional in-office presence is requested. Flexible Work agreements are subject to change at any time

Application Information:

To ensure full consideration please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through 11:59 pm Tuesday November 18 2025. However applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.

Contact Information:

Questions may be addressed to: Shelby Buchanan HR Manager

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Universities of Wisconsin fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.

Special Notes

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The Universities of Wisconsin is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on before or after the effective date of appointment.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).

Benefits Information

Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package review the Faculty Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicants must submit a cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through the closing date. However applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.