Digital Media Producer

JOB SUMMARY  

The SEU Creative Digital Media Producer will be responsible for creating, managing, and executing high-quality video and digital media content to enhance the university’s brand and support its marketing initiatives. This role involves overseeing the full production process, from concept development to post-production, ensuring all content aligns with the university's brand and strategic goals.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 

Reports to: Creative Content Director, Chief Marketing Officer

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A 

Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but is not limited to the following: 

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop the digital marketing strategy of the university & tell stories through video, photo, and digital media content.
• Support the planning and execution of content shoots across various formats and platforms.
• Manage the editing and delivery of digital media projects from start to finish.
• Provide leadership and guidance to student team members involved in photo and video production.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position.  Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

 LOCATION 

Lakeland Downtown Offices 

EDUCATION   

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Film Production, or a related field.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) or certifications in other relevant software is preferred.

EXPERIENCE 

Required:

Three years of experience in video production

Proven experience in video production, digital media content creation, and project management
 

Preferred:

Five years of experience in video production

Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in video production and multimedia content

Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

Strong skills in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)

Strong storytelling, scriptwriting, and copywriting skills

Exceptional organizational and project management abilities

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

Must be able to lift and carry film equipment
 

Preferred:

Creative and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills

Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities

Excellent communication and collaboration skills
 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. 

• This position is considered non-essential for the purposes of Emergency Response.

Physical Requirements: 

Must have the ability to sit and operate a computer for extended periods of time.

Must be able to carry and operate camera and video equipment for extended periods of time, up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

25% - Occasional travel needed for photo shoots or to provide on-press approvals for projects

Schedule:

Regularly Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with occasional evenings and weekends based on project deadlines and University events.

TRAINING

All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated. Required compliance training is as follows:

SEU Onboarding, SEU Creative Team Onboarding

SAFETY 

• SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. 
• Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. 
• Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident. 
• Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations.  Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.  

SCREENING

All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position.

DISCLAIMER

SEU is an at-will employer.  This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students.

Southeastern University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. The equal opportunity policy will apply in University programs and activities, and all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employees of Southeastern University, by continued employment, agree to abide by the policies contained in the Employee Handbook and in the SEU Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.