Multimedia Designer

Title: Multimedia Designer

Location: Elkins Park United States

Job Description:

About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Multimedia Designer

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Salus Campus - Elkins Park

Categories: Drexel University, University Communications

Job Summary

The Multimedia Designer/Strategist is responsible for producing a wide variety of creative, high-quality videos/print and digital materials for the university and clinical websites, social media sites and other collateral to help relay the Salus at Drexel story to various constituencies. This person will also help to develop innovative communications strategies across multiple platforms designed to engage multiple audiences in an effort to increase the visibility of the University, its programs, and its clinical facilities (The Eye Institute, Pennsylvania Ear Institute and Speech-Language Institute), including online and print publications, multimedia advertising, multichannel marketing, special event marketing, etc.

Primarily in-person/on-site with opportunity to work remotely a few times a week.

Essential Functions

• Complete all aspects of video production including conceptual storyboards including pre-, field, and post-production.
• Complete all aspects of audio production including pre-production, recording, editing, mixing/mastering, and distribution.
• Provide photography coverage and photo retouching/manipulation for University events including faculty/staff headshots, university/clinical events, student events, etc.
• Execute and act as main liaison for one major photo shoot per year. This includes scheduling and working with external vendors.
• Design, plan, order and distribute online/print multimedia marketing, advertising and promotional materials (flyers/posters/direct mail) from concept to print-ready artwork with crops and bleeds, including comprehensive media plan and biannual patient care newsletters.
• Act as guardian of the University brand and all associated brands.
• Assist with the implementation and advertising for Salus at Drexel University and Salus at Drexel University Health community outreach activities and events as needed, including the Looking Out for Kids charity event, health fairs, school vision programs, etc.
• Assist with the development of social media elements (e.g. graphic templates, reels, etc.) and coordinates with various constituencies for deployment of elements.
• Work with academic programs and clinical facilities to formulate strategic and targeted communication and marketing strategies; drive innovation and excellence within the area of strategic communications.
• Manage the development and processing of project-related documents including but not limited to proposals, purchase orders, payments, agreements, and contracts.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Production/Design, Audio/Video, Digital Art or similar concentration, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in production and/or graphic/multimedia design.

• Experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Experience in filming, video editing, lighting, and audio recording.

• Experience leading creative and production efforts, organizational digital media efforts, and design projects.

• Knowledge of graphic design and typesetting.

• Ability to maintain a high energy level, self-confidence, and positive attitude.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and project management skill.

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Ability to be a self-starter with multi-tasking ability.

• Ability to maintain flexibility with changing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.

• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and excellent follow-through.

• Able to work with minimal supervision and take initiative.

• Experience with a content management system(s); social media management platform(s) (i.e. Hootsuite); and email marketing platform(s) (i.e. Constant Contact).

• Valid Driver's License.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends to support events as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of major social and media platforms, with the ability to best tailor the appropriate creative for the most effective results.
• Ability to determine creative solutions and design under pressure.
• Experience in academic and/or healthcare communications.
• Experience in higher education.

Location

• Salus Campus - Elkins Park

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $47,490 - $71,230 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

In addition to a CV/resume and cover letter, please upload a link or copy of your portfolio when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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