Multimedia Content Producer
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Multimedia Content Specialist (Media Specialist III)
Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
$55K/yr – $74K/yrFull time
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Job Description
Working Title Multimedia Content Specialist (Media Specialist III) Role Title Media Specialist III Role Code 29073-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 29800085 Agency Laurel Ridge Community College Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div) Work Location Frederick - 069 Hiring Range The hiring range for this position is $54,711.00-$73,859.00. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Mondays through Fridays with occasional nights and weekends. The works schedule of this position will vary week to week depending on scheduled photo shoots and college events needing photo / video coverage.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Laurel Ridge Community College is looking for a Multimedia Content Specialist to serve as our primary photographer and videographer: the person behind the lens capturing everyday life across our campuses. This is a hands-on, camera-in-hand role. You’ll be out and about every day documenting our students, faculty, and staff, the energy of campus life, and the special events that make Laurel Ridge a community.
If you love the craft of visual storytelling, framing the perfect shot, catching a candid moment, professionally editing photographs and video, and turning raw footage into content people can’t scroll past…this job was made for you! You will deliver fresh photo and video content on a daily basis for our social media, marketing campaigns, recruitment efforts, and institutional communications, giving you a constant creative outlet and a real hand in how Laurel Ridge shows up to the world.
One morning you might be photographing a nursing lab or a welding demo; that afternoon, a student success story or a portrait session; the next week, a special event, a groundbreaking, or a big college celebration.
Purpose of the position: Produces high-quality photography, video, and multimedia content that advances Laurel Ridge Community College’s marketing, recruitment, and institutional communication goals. The Multimedia Content Specialist shoots, edits, and creates photo and video content using industry-standard software to craft compelling visual stories tailored to diverse audiences and platforms for marketing campaigns, college events, academic programs, and student success stories. This position also maintains the college’s digital media asset library, coordinates with outside contributors and vendors, and ensures all work adheres to brand, accessibility, and copyright standards.
Note: All candidates are required to submit an online portfolio. Please include a link to your online portfolio of photography and videographer work. This can either be a website or a shared folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc) with samples of your work.
Compensation And Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $54,711.00-$73,859.00. The position is classified staff and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov.
Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College.
Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required KSAs and Competencies
Preferred KSAs And Competencies
Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.
Posting Number CLS_4616P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/28/2026 Job Close Date 08/11/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://laurelridge.edu/ Contact Name Kris Iden Email kiden@laurelridge.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates interested in being considered for a posted position are required to submit an application to the posted position via the VCCS Career Portal. Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors).
PLEASE NOTE: Please include a link to your online portfolio of photography and videographer work. This can either be a website or a shared folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc) with samples of your work.
Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/99093
Mondays through Fridays with occasional nights and weekends. The works schedule of this position will vary week to week depending on scheduled photo shoots and college events needing photo / video coverage.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Laurel Ridge Community College is looking for a Multimedia Content Specialist to serve as our primary photographer and videographer: the person behind the lens capturing everyday life across our campuses. This is a hands-on, camera-in-hand role. You’ll be out and about every day documenting our students, faculty, and staff, the energy of campus life, and the special events that make Laurel Ridge a community.
If you love the craft of visual storytelling, framing the perfect shot, catching a candid moment, professionally editing photographs and video, and turning raw footage into content people can’t scroll past…this job was made for you! You will deliver fresh photo and video content on a daily basis for our social media, marketing campaigns, recruitment efforts, and institutional communications, giving you a constant creative outlet and a real hand in how Laurel Ridge shows up to the world.
One morning you might be photographing a nursing lab or a welding demo; that afternoon, a student success story or a portrait session; the next week, a special event, a groundbreaking, or a big college celebration.
Purpose of the position: Produces high-quality photography, video, and multimedia content that advances Laurel Ridge Community College’s marketing, recruitment, and institutional communication goals. The Multimedia Content Specialist shoots, edits, and creates photo and video content using industry-standard software to craft compelling visual stories tailored to diverse audiences and platforms for marketing campaigns, college events, academic programs, and student success stories. This position also maintains the college’s digital media asset library, coordinates with outside contributors and vendors, and ensures all work adheres to brand, accessibility, and copyright standards.
Note: All candidates are required to submit an online portfolio. Please include a link to your online portfolio of photography and videographer work. This can either be a website or a shared folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc) with samples of your work.
Compensation And Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $54,711.00-$73,859.00. The position is classified staff and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov.
Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College.
Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required KSAs and Competencies
- Proven subject matter knowledge in photography, videography, multimedia production, and digital communications, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or credentials.
- Experience with photography and video production equipment, lighting, audio recording, and editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar platforms.
- Ability to create compelling visual content tailored to multiple audiences and digital platforms.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and maintain detailed digital asset libraries.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
- Knowledge of branding, accessibility, and copyright considerations related to multimedia and digital communications.
- Experience creating short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events, content capture, and special projects.
Preferred KSAs And Competencies
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for higher education marketing and audience engagement.
- Experience managing multimedia needs for a college, university, nonprofit, or public-sector organization.
- Familiarity with content management systems, project management platforms, and marketing automation tools.
Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.
Posting Number CLS_4616P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/28/2026 Job Close Date 08/11/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://laurelridge.edu/ Contact Name Kris Iden Email kiden@laurelridge.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates interested in being considered for a posted position are required to submit an application to the posted position via the VCCS Career Portal. Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors).
PLEASE NOTE: Please include a link to your online portfolio of photography and videographer work. This can either be a website or a shared folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc) with samples of your work.
Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/99093
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