"Communication Broadcast & Multimedia Production Specialist (Instructional Production Specialist)"

POSITION DETAILS

"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility"

Reporting to the Online Program Manager, the Instructional Production Specialist (IPS) will be an important team member in Baruch College’s Digital Learning Hub. The IPS will be a part of the Digital Learning Hub media team. Within the team, IPSes have designated areas of focus, as assigned.

Aligned with Baruch 2028: Unstoppable strategic plan, the Digital Learning Hub (DLH) is dedicated to creating transformative and inclusive educational opportunities. Our core mission is to support faculty in developing and delivering engaging, high-quality, and fully asynchronous courses and programs. By focusing on pedagogical excellence and leveraging technology, we ensure that every online learning experience at Baruch meets the highest standards, preparing our students for a rapidly evolving world. The DLH serves as a central resource for building an online learning environment that is both effective and deeply aligned with the College's strategic vision.

The work and nature of this role require a non-traditional work schedule. This schedule may adjust over time based on faculty needs, with evening and weekend hours a requirement of the position.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and develop online course media and modules assigned by the Online Program Manager and DLH leadership including:
• Plan, film and edit engaging course content, seminars, promotional content, and other departmental and school content.
• Follow guidelines, best practices, and templates as defined by the team and reviewed by the Online Program Manager.
• Coach and provide feedback to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) appearing on camera on effective presentation techniques including delivery cadence, wardrobe, and student engagement strategies.
• Manage and label multimedia content in media asset tracking system.
• Quality check content before final delivery.
• Create interactive multimedia content using third-party and native learning management system tools.
• Create visual effects, such as animations, when needed for media projects.
• Collaborate with production team, instructional designers and SMEs to develop course content as needed.
• Review media assets for filming, such as slides or other visuals, for quality, correctness, and effectiveness and provide recommendations for revision or improvement.
• Create captions and ensure media meets accessibility requirements.
• Upload and manage media and media files in DLH repositories (including MS OneDrive, Dropbox, and Kaltura)
• Communicate effective project handoff notes when collaborating with other production team members.
• Maintain studio and equipment including:
• Maintain studio equipment including set up, cleaning, studio facilities and props, etc.
• Track the location and status of loaner equipment and escalate concerns about any obsolete, damaged, or missing equipment in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot AV equipment failures and software issues.
• Research and stay current with new technologies and trends in instructional media.
• Support instruction design and course development.
• Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers and third-party vendors on the implementation of course media in the learning management system or other host solutions.
• Meet with instructional designers and subject matter experts/faculty to plan and execute media components aligned with production plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in film production or equivalent experience filming professional level videos. 3-5 years professional experience working for a media production company and/or educational media.
• Intermediate editing ability within Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Knowledgeable about educational media best practices, and social media trends.
• Ability to work quickly and flexibly in a deadline-driven environment.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to test, fail quickly, and learn from your mistakes. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, media production, or related degree.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design and higher education pedagogy

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides expertise in digital and visual communications to support and advance the College's multimedia presence.

• Researches and identifies new multimedia platforms that advance College programs and initiatives
• Works closely with management to understand and produce effective message elements
• Creates and aligns various communication work products such as video, digital formats, layouts, graphics, web pages, and microsites to ensure consistency and effective messaging
• Assesses, enhances and manages the user experience on digital platforms including social media
• Collaborates with graphic designers, webmasters, and other information technology professionals to create comprehensive broadcast and multimedia communications
• Procures required internal and external resources and services and manages their utilization
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$74,490- $82,663; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID (31543) or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

January 19, 2026. Review of applications will commence immediately.