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About the position
The Multimedia Specialist I position at the University of Florida involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including multimedia specialists, instructional designers, and faculty, to plan, produce, edit, and publish video projects that serve instructional, informational, and marketing purposes. The role emphasizes the importance of accessibility, requiring the specialist to coordinate captioning and ensure that all produced media meets accessibility standards. This includes working on a variety of resources such as graphics, photos, animations, and interactive learning objects, as well as HTML pages that are integral to the educational process. In addition to media production, the Multimedia Specialist I will assist in the development of course sites within the Learning Management System (LMS). Responsibilities include importing course media and content into new course shells, applying templates, and creating assessments and assignments on behalf of faculty. The specialist will also play a crucial role in ensuring that all online content is accessible, adhering to current WCAG guidelines and other accessibility requirements. The position supports blended and online instruction by troubleshooting technical issues and addressing faculty-reported problems. The expected salary for this role ranges from $19.49 to $22.67 per hour, depending on education and experience. This is a time-limited position that may offer flexible work arrangements, including hybrid or remote work options, though a campus presence is required weekly.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with multimedia specialists, instructional designers, and faculty on video project planning, production, and editing.
- Coordinate captioning and accessibility arrangements for all produced videos.
- Work on resources including graphics, photos, animations, and HTML pages for instructional and marketing purposes.
- Assist in the development of course sites in the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Import course media and content into new course shells for upcoming semesters.
- Apply course site templates to blank shells and assist in adding media and content.
- Create assessments and assignments on behalf of faculty, ensuring accessibility of all online content.
- Support blended and online instruction by troubleshooting technical failures and faculty-reported issues.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of relevant experience in multimedia production or related field.
Nice-to-haves
- Three years of relevant experience in multimedia production or related field.
- Familiarity with planning, creating, and publishing accessible media for diverse audiences.
- Experience in video capture, editing, and post-production.
- Knowledge of graphic design and web design principles.
- Experience using generative AI tools for educational media development.
- Understanding of current WCAG accessibility guidelines and their implementation in education.
- Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning principles.
- Experience using Canvas or other Learning Management Systems for course site development.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to web conferencing platforms like Zoom.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements including hybrid/remote work options.
- Veteran's preference eligibility.
