Assistant Director, Media Production

Assistant Director, Media Production

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Multimedia and Audiovisual

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $81,510.00/Yr. - USD $146,730.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Marketing, Communications, & Multimedia

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Univ Marketing & Strategic Comm

Associated Division: University Mkt & Strategic Comm

Req ID: 8274

Overview

The Assistant Director, Media Production is responsible for providing operational oversight for Auburn University's multimedia communications, including video production, photography, and digital asset management in the Office of Communications and Marketing. This role supervises photographers and videographers to ensure multimedia content aligns with the university's mission, enhances brand visibility, and engages various audiences across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight to photographers and videographers to ensure the production of high quality multimedia content for university platforms, including web, social media, and digital signage.
• Leads and oversees the planning, production, editing, and delivery of high-quality video and photography content, including national brand campaign assets tailored for multiple channels, platforms and devices.
• Establishes and enforces editorial, technical, and workflow standards, ensuring all visual content aligns with university messaging, brand standards, copyright laws, and licensing and digital accessibility requirements.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive multimedia strategy, incorporating emerging technologies and innovative approaches to enhance visual storytelling.
• Strong knowledge of multimedia production tools and platforms, including Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro (or equivalent), digital asset management systems and web content platforms.
• Provides consultation, training and best-practice guidance while effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders across colleges, units and senior administration.
• Oversees multimedia equipment, software, and digital asset management systems.
• Participates in campus committees and working groups to ensure multimedia services align with broader communications and marketing initiatives.
• Manages contracts and vendor relationships related to multimedia production and services.
• Leads the development of annual budget forecasts to support strategic planning and resource management.
• Proven ability to exercise emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment in managing sensitive matters and relationships.
• Provides strategic leadership and longterm planning for the university's multimedia ecosystem, including staffing, resource allocation, workflow optimization, and alignment with institutional priorities and the university's strategic plan.
• Serves as the primary advisor to senior leadership on multimedia strategy, offering expert counsel on emerging trends, audience insights, and opportunities to elevate the university's visibility through innovative visual communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 6 years of experience in video production photography, and/or digital content for various audiences.
• Experience leading high-performing creative teams within a university or similar complex environment is desired.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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