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Northern Michigan University

Digital Media Manager

🇺🇸 Marquette, MI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $41K - $44K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ April 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Northern Michigan University (NMU) is hiring a Digital Media Manager. The role involves creating and executing content and video production strategies for the NMU Athletic Department, managing photography, videography, graphic design, and social media to promote the NMUAthletics brand effectively.

Highlights
  • Create and execute video and content strategies for NMU Athletics and its sports teams.
  • Provide oversight and strategic direction for photography, videography, graphic design, features, and interviews.
  • Manage social media accounts for the Athletic Department.
  • Required Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of photographic and/or video experience with a strong portfolio.
  • Extensive knowledge of digital photography, lighting, audio recording, and cinematography.
  • Proficient in managing production schedules and meeting deadlines.
  • Experience photographing fast-paced athletic games and understanding of sports rules and terminology.
  • Desired skills include proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, motion graphics, live production talent experience, commercial photography/video, and audio engineering.
  • Targeted salary range: $40,640-$43,700 with less than 10% travel required.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills; knowledge of copyright and model release standards.

Digital Media Manager Full Description

 Position Title: Digital Media Manager
Department:  Intercollegiate Athletics
Term of Assignment: Continuing
Term End Date, If Applicable:             
FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt = overtime eligible
Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Salary: Targeted Salary Range: $40,640-$43,700
Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties: 
Responsible for the creation and effective execution of overall content and video production strategy across all aspects of the NMU Athletic Department and its sports teams. Responsible for creating dynamic and engaging content to promote the NMU Athletics brand. Provide oversight and strategic direction of photography, videography and graphic design endeavors including features and interviews, as well as the department's social media accounts.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Degree Area: 
Required Specialized Training/Certifications: 
Required Minimum Work Experience:  
One year of experience in a photographic and/or video role with a portfolio demonstrating depth of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 
Ability to manage a production schedule and meet and enforce deadlines.
Extensive knowledge of digital photography, lighting, audio recording, and cinematography.
Knowledge and understanding of different sports and their rules, terminology, and other background information.
Ability to photograph fast-paced athletics games.
Ability to conceptualize and bring vision/storyboards to life.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Ability to adapt to utilizing progressive camera systems as technology improves.
Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.
Dedication to detail, organization, and good design.
Knowledge of copyright and model release standards and regulations.
Customer service skills.

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 
Bachelor's Degree in Photography, Cinematography, or related field.
Experience with motion graphics.
Experience as talent in live production.
Commercial photography/video experience.
Audio engineering and post-production experience.
Proficiency in Adobe Create Cloud and/or equivalent design tools.
Other
Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references.
Contact Information:  Erica Jean, Human Resources Generalist, 906 227 1087
NMU is an equal opportunity employer.