Multimedia Production Specialist I

Agency

Department

PURPOSE

The Harte Research Institute (HRI) is seeking a Multimedia Production Specialist to support the institutes visual communications and multimedia projects. This role provides hands-on assistance in graphic design video and photography while also coordinating with print vendors to ensure high-quality on-brand deliverables to produce accurate visually engaging content for HRIs social media digital and print publications marketing materials and institutional initiatives including but not limited to development and community position will report to the Creative Manager.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Multimedia Production

Percent Effort: 60%

• Supports development and production of visualization projects.

• Serve as primary institute photographer in office and field settings.

• Manage and grow institute photo library inform HRI on available assets and send to end users as needed.

• Act as secondary videographer for video projects assisting with set-up photography and filming and post-production tasks including logging footage editing creating rough cuts and preparing content for social media YouTube or other publishing platforms.

• Research and develop engaging multimedia and graphic design projects and visual asset creation to support HRI marketing branding and outreach.

• Collaborate with the Creative Manager and Marketing & Communications team to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.

• Sets up and operates cameras lighting units microphones and other equipment for field production.

• Operate University vehicles to pick up supplies transport equipment and travel to field and project sites.

• Maintains University image identity standards.

Functional Area 2: Administrative

Percent Effort: 30%

• Prioritize organize and schedule work assignments and projects.

• Coordinate printed projects obtaining quotes working with internal and external printing vendors and tracking project status through completion.

• Maintain organized records of creative assets and project progress.

• Evaluate products and services for quality standards.

Functional Area 3: Other

Percent Effort: 10%

• Design logos and graphics for purchased marketing items to ensure items are properly branded have a high-quality look and feel and meet HRI and University identity standards.

• Assist with gift basket creation and archive room maintenance.

• Assist with events as needed.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in applicable field

• Additional experience may be used as a substitute for the minimum education requirement:

  • High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience OR

  • Associates degree in applicable field and two (2) years of related experience

• Must have a validdriverslicense.

• Excellence in digital photography of wildlife panoramic scenes portraits and branding initiatives or similar.

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop Premiere Pro InDesign or similar) and Canva.

• Experience in visual identity marketing and advertising and print graphic design.

• Experience with video editing lighting design microphone set-up and operation and other equipment necessary for video production.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and follow-up skills particularly when coordinating with vendors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledgeable about the Cannon Camera platform

• Experience with web design information design motion graphics design and environmental graphics design.

• Previous experience supporting creative or marketing projects.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to conceptually understand instructional needs and translate them into multimedia designs.

• Knowledge of planning and executing marketing plans with regards to multimedia preferred.

• Excellent written communication analytical interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Other Requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy objects (Up to 60 pounds).

SALARY: Up to $4666.67 (Up to $56000 Annual Approximately)

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27 2026.

BENEFITS (rules policies eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance Accidental D&D Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling Work Life Assistance Financial Resources and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.