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Department:: Administration
Locations:: Bedford, MA
Posted:: Apr 24, 2024
Closes:: May 15, 2024 - 11:59 PM EDT
Type:: Full-time
Position ID:: 175078
About Middlesex Community College:
Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.
The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.
As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.
Job Description:
Title: Digital Content Creator
Unit: Non-Unit Professional (NUP)
Department: Communications & Creative Services
Reports to: Director of Communications & Creative Services and Website Development
Date: April 24, 2024
General Summary: Reporting to the Director of Communications & Creative Services and Website Development, this position will play a crucial role in creating professional and timely photo and video content for the college's website and marketing initiatives, including CRM campaigns, advertising, emails, and social media. The position will also assist the department's graphic designers with the creation of Digital Content including graphics and animations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Using college provided photography, video, and audio equipment, develop engaging Digital Content that supports the Strategic Plan for use on the college website and in college marketing campaigns.
- Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Marketing and Media Relations on developing, interviewing, and filming MCC students, staff and partners to tell stories aligned with the college mission.
- Attend college events to capture photos and video content for use on social media.
- Film, edit and produce OTT content for enrollment and recruitment marketing campaigns.
- Collaborate with Admissions on the creation of Digital Content for use in the CRM.
- Hold two Professional Headshot sessions for MCC employees annually.
- Liaise with the Media Production intern program to produce official college video content including Commencement and Online Orientation.
- Maintain and manage the College's digital asset library.
- Catalog and archive completed jobs according to office standards.
- Other support duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- At least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in Digital Content creation or a related field, and experience working as part of a larger, creative team.
- A certificate or higher degree in videography, media production or photography may be substituted for the one year of required experience.
- Expertise using a DSLR camera, audio equipment and lighting equipment
- Expertise using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro or equivalent editing and production software
- Expertise using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop
- Fluency using a MAC operating system.
- Ability to shoot, edit and produce photo and video content on the same day.
- Have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel between campuses and partner sites.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion.
- Experience managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds and identities such as socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religion, veterans, culture, race and ethnicity, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000 actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:
- High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
- Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
- Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
- Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
- 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
- Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
- Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
- Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
- Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
- Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
- Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
- Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Location: Bedford campus with regular travel to Lowell as needed
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire, This position will be eligible for a maximum of two days of telework in accordance with the College's telework policy.
Expected Start Date: June/July 2024
Application Deadline: May 15, 2024
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply online by submitting:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Pre-Employment Requirements:
The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Candidates for employment should be aware that all Middlesex Community College students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process. Please review the College's COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Employees for more information.
All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.
Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.
Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.
