Purdue University
Multimedia Producer
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Multimedia Producer to lead the full production process of video storytelling projects, from concept to post-production. This role requires hands-on operation of cameras and editing tools to create engaging content for social, digital, and broadcast platforms, while collaborating closely with university partners and continuously enhancing production workflows.
Highlights
- Manage end-to-end video production including concept development, storyboarding, casting, shooting, and editing.
- Create content for social media, digital, and broadcast platforms in various formats including short- and long-form videos.
- Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment during field and studio shoots.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition) or Davinci Resolve, and comfortable with both Macs and PCs.
- Strong visual storytelling skills with experience scripting and producing authentic stories involving students, faculty, and alumni.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of two years' experience in video production, social media content creation, audio production, or project management.
- Preferred skills include motion graphics, animation, and FAA Part 107 drone certification.
- Annual salary range between $44,500 and $52,600, depending on experience and internal equity.
- Employment subject to background check; position is FLSA exempt with no employment authorization sponsorship.
Multimedia Producer Full Description
Job Summary
Purdue University’s award-winning in-house marketing agency, Purdue Brand Studio, is seeking a Multimedia Producer to advance the university’s video storytelling and bring bold, inspiring ideas to life.
As a Multimedia Producer, you will oversee projects from start to finish, guiding the full production process including concept development, storyboarding, scouting, casting, shooting, editing and post-production. This hands-on role requires strong creative vision paired with technical expertise, as you will be actively operating cameras, setting up productions, and editing content for social, digital, and broadcast platforms in both short- and long-form formats. Success in this role requires the ability to balance multiple projects and competing deadlines, to incorporate feedback thoughtfully, and to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and partners across the university. You will also contribute to the ongoing improvement of production processes, ensuring the highest standards for audio, multi-camera shoots, and post-production workflows, while helping to identify innovative approaches to storytelling that connect with a range of audiences. The ideal candidate will bring experience in both traditional and emerging content formats, with a particular strength in producing vertical video for platforms like Instagram Reels, Tik Tok, and YouTube. Skills in motion graphics and animation are highly valued, as is FAA Part 107 drone certification. A proven record of creative problem solving, adaptability, and collaborative spirit will be essential.
At Purdue, you’ll join a community where unrivaled pride and unlimited potential are more than just words—they’re the foundation of how we work and grow, together. If you’re ready to help build a better world through research that matters, take the next step and join us on this path.
About Us:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
What We’re Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
Qualified candidates will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
- Two (2) years of experience in video production, including using cameras, microphones, and lighting; field and studio work; social media and digital content creation; photography; videography; audio production; or project management
- In lieu of a degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience; Associate's + 4 years' experience or HS/GED + 6 years of experience.
Skills:
- A natural visual storyteller that thrives on creating real, authentic stories of students, faculty and alumni. Skilled in content creation, scripting, storyboarding, videography, audio production and digital asset software systems
- Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, including Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Audition, or Davinci Resolve, Macs or PCs, and Microsoft Office.
Additional Information:
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Professional 2
Pay Band S055
Job Code #20002966
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $44,500-$52,600. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.
EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA University
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