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Creative Media Producers

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, Utah 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K - $75K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ September 13th, 2026

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University of Utah is hiring a Creative Media Producer, working under the title Media Specialist & Videographer for the Marketing & Communications department. This person shoots and edits the videos that tell the university's stories, running camera, lighting, and sound on set before turning footage into polished final cuts. The role calls for someone collaborative who can take direction and keep pace with a busy production calendar.

Highlights
  • Set up and run video cameras, lighting, and sound equipment on shoots.
  • Edit videos using Adobe Premiere into finished, well-crafted pieces.
  • Maintain and safely handle the university's film equipment at UMC House.
  • Work occasional evenings and weekends to meet production deadlines.
  • Drone piloting experience and familiarity with After Effects and motion graphics are a plus.
  • Color grading and sound mixing skills are valued.
  • Bachelor's degree plus 6 years, or master's degree plus 4 years, of related experience.
  • Salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 annually.

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Creative Media Producers
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please upload links to prior video work under "Applicant Document - Other."
Announcement
 Details 
Open Date  | 09/08/2026
Requisition Number  | PRN46158B
Job Title  | Creative Media Producers
Working Title  | Media Specialist & Videographer
Career Progression Track  | P00
Track Level  | P3 - Career
FLSA Code  | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?  | No
Standard Hours per Week  | 40
Full Time or Part Time?  | Full Time
Shift  | Day
Work Schedule Summary  | Monday-Friday, 9-5; some evenings and weekends
VP Area  | President
Department  | 00339 - Marketing & Communications
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $65,000-$75,000
Close Date  | 09/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  |
Job Summary  | The University Utah Marketing & Communications team is looking for a full-time, seasoned videographer/editor to fill an open position on our video team. We are looking for someone with high-production standards and tastes who can shoot beautiful footage and then turn that into a well-crafted edit and final videos. You must be adept with on-set lighting, sound and the technical aspects of running a camera. We are also looking for someone who can take direction, be collaborative, and who enjoys working hard.

The University has many stories to tell and we produce many videos a year. This requires us to sometimes work odd hours at times, weekends and put in the extra effort to create great work. We are proud of the videos we create and need a person who will contribute to our ongoing success and even elevate it.

In addition to the skillsets mentioned, being a drone pilot would be a plus. Knowing your way around After Effects and motions graphics is also helpful. We are looking for someone with a get-along, can-do personality. The University of Utah provides an outstanding benefits package, excellent health care, and a good work/life balance. If you are interested, please submit your resume, cover letter and links to your video work.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities  | Setup and run video cameras, lighting and sound equipment on shoots. Edit videos using Adobe Premier. Handle the University’s film equipment with care and safety. Keep film equipment organized and clean at UMC House. Follow directions of your supervisors and director.

Minimum Qualifications  | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Creative Media Producer, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences  | Experience in both on-set filming and editing Availability to work occasionally on weekends and evenings, including some travel. Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude. Ability to edit videos in a timely manner, take feedback and provide updated versions. Ability to color grade and use Adobe After Effects and mix sound.

Type  | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary  | Please upload links to prior video work under “Applicant Document – Other.”
Additional Information  | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.


This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.


The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.


Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.


Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.


To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.




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This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.


As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * What is your highest level of completed education? 
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree
  2. * How many years of related work experience do you have? 
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
    • 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
  4. Applicant Document - Other
Optional Documents

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