Lone Star College is hiring: Technician II, Multimedia Production in Houston

Overview

Job Title: Technician II, Multimedia Production

Location: LSC-CyFair

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 43646

The Technician II, Multimedia Production is a key storyteller, creating and distributing engaging video and photography across campus. This role focuses on executing visual campaigns that support college-wide initiatives and marketing efforts, especially seasonal ones. It's a hands-on position covering the entire production process, from concept to delivery, while also supporting podcast and content creators, and managing media assets for various digital platforms.

Essential Job Functions

1. Full-Scale Media Production: Leads video and photography projects from start to finish, including but not limited to:
   • Meeting with campus partners to understand their vision
   • Planning out detailed production schedules
   • Executing curated media days to keep fresh photos for use in marketing
   • Developing clear scripts, shot lists, and storyboards
2. Skilled Cinematography & Photography: Captures high-quality video footage and compelling still photos including but not limited to:
   • Applying professional camera techniques, composition, and lighting to create content for college promotions, extensive event coverage, and general campus support
   • Regularly photographs and records significant campus events like the Open House, Cy-Fest, and Convocation
   • Seamlessly integrates motion graphics, precise music synchronization, clear text overlays, and impactful visual effects
3. Strategic Digital Media & Distribution:
   • Develops and optimizes short-form content (e.g., Reels, mini-vignettes) for use across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
   • Manages and publishes content on the college's official YouTube channel, ensuring relevance and adherence to current trends
4. Dedicated Media Support & Equipment Care:
   • Assists in producing the "Falcon Frequency Podcast"
   • Provides support to "Falcon Force" content creators, assisting the Digital Marketing Coordinator with media training and equipment usage as applicable
   • Maintains, troubleshoots, and inventories video, photography, and audio equipment
5. Media Management: Manages all media from importing and preparing raw footage to organizing files with metadata and archiving, to exporting final content in the right formats for various platforms
6. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed, including some nights and weekends
• Skills in video and photography production (writing, producing, shooting, and editing)
• Knowledge of and ability to use and learn computer applications
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to determine the approach for doing the work and follow specific procedures when needed
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Lightroom) and Final Cut Pro

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary with some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation in a Microsoft Windows environment and general office equipment; specialized equipment as assigned
• Internal and external contacts as needed
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, TV Production, Visual Communications, or related field
• Experience with Adobe software programs
• Experience in post-production of high-quality marketing videos and photos
• Experience in video production
• Experience in basic audio production and mixing for podcasts

Salary

Hiring salary range is $38,761 - $44,575.

Additional Information

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. The offer depends on related experience and education. Your resume should provide a complete picture of work experience and include:

1. Length of time (months and years) of employment
2. Full-time or part-time
3. Paid or unpaid
4. Degree completed with date earned
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Certifications listed as required or preferred should be included in the resume.

Benefits Statement

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, holidays, vacation, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities, and more.

Special Instructions

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How to Apply

All applicants must apply online only. We will not accept materials via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. Enable notifications on your profile to receive new opportunities. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program. More information at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.