Multimedia Producer - University Communications and Marketing

Overview
The Content team within University Communications and Marketing creates news and storytelling content across the full range of available media for distribution across all available channels. The team’s objective is to tell the Tufts story in a compelling manner, whether that story lies within the work of our faculty, the ideas of our students, the impact of our alumni, or the opportunities represented by our enrollment programs.

What You’ll Do
A cover letter is required along with the resume.

The Multimedia Producer is responsible for capturing, developing, editing and overseeing a range of multimedia projects for university communications and marketing, including photography, audio, and video for the purpose of storytelling. Marketing or news coverage will be distributed on the university’s digital channels. The Multimedia Producer may be required to work during evenings and on weekends.

Work closely with the Chief of Photography on regular photo and other multimedia assignments covering campus life, student life, research, community, and university-wide events to be distributed on the university’s digital channels.

Collaborate with the Chief of Photography, Director of Digital Experiences, and editorial team members to develop original multimedia content for marketing, storytelling, or news coverage.

Pre‑production: develop concepts, plan shoots, script, storyboard, and set deadlines.

Production: capture multimedia (photo, video, audio), create related graphics, and record voice‑overs.

Post‑production: edit deliverables, finalize graphics, and integrate with the university’s digital channels.

Manage multiple concurrent projects to meet tight deadlines and team/departmental expectations.

Generate new ideas for creative multimedia projects and align them with the content team’s strategy and calendar.

Assist in developing and communicating multimedia guidelines and best practices for the university community.

Edit existing photographic, video, audio, and other multimedia content; additional editing duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For
Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia/Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Communications, or Journalism.

Three or more years of demonstrated experience in planning, capturing, and editing high‑quality multimedia deliverables to reach broad and targeted audiences.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Premiere/Audition; willingness to learn new software and digital tools.

Strong creative storytelling skills with advanced photo, audio, and video editing and technical abilities; exceptional interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills; ability to represent the university professionally and courteously with diverse individuals.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Juggling multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, upholding journalistic standards, and working well in dynamic environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supervising interns or junior staff.

Familiarity with higher‑education environments is a plus.

Proactive and strong desire to work in a collaborative environment.

Working Conditions

Must be able to travel between Tufts University campuses, sometimes within the same day.

Must be able to transport and carry various multimedia equipment to site locations.

Pay Range
Minimum $72,500.00, Midpoint $90,700.00, Maximum $108,900.00

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

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