Responsibilities

• Provides oversight to photographers and videographers to ensure the production of high quality multimedia content for university platforms, including web, social media, and digital signage.
• Leads and oversees the planning, production, editing, and delivery of high-quality video and photography content, including national brand campaign assets tailored for multiple channels, platforms and devices.
• Establishes and enforces editorial, technical, and workflow standards, ensuring all visual content aligns with university messaging, brand standards, copyright laws, and licensing and digital accessibility requirements.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive multimedia strategy, incorporating emerging technologies and innovative approaches to enhance visual storytelling.
• Strong knowledge of multimedia production tools and platforms, including Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro (or equivalent), digital asset management systems and web content platforms.
• Provides consultation, training and best-practice guidance while effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders across colleges, units and senior administration.
• Oversees multimedia equipment, software, and digital asset management systems.
• Participates in campus committees and working groups to ensure multimedia services align with broader communications and marketing initiatives.
• Manages contracts and vendor relationships related to multimedia production and services.
• Leads the development of annual budget forecasts to support strategic planning and resource management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 6 years of experience in video production photography, and/or digital content for various audiences.

Preferred

• Experience leading high-performing creative teams within a university or similar complex environment is desired.

Benefits

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!