Lead Instructional Media Producer (INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 3)

Job Summary The Lead Instructional Media Producer is an experienced learning design professional who specializes in translating teaching expertise into engaging digital learning experiences through thoughtfully designed instructional media. In this role, the Lead Instructional Media Producer's curiosity, creativity, and collaboration skills play a key role in shaping how ideas are communicated and experienced in digital learning environments. By combining creative media production with evidence-based learning design, the position helps to bring complex concepts to life and creates engaging media-based learning content that supports student success.
Working in close partnership with instructional designers, faculty, SME’s, and academic program teams, the Lead Instructional Media Producer helps to identify and diversify effective media approaches that support course learning objectives and enhance student learning and engagement. Drawing on multimedia learning principles and cognitive load theory, the role helps instructors adapt their teaching strategies for recorded and asynchronous formats while preserving authenticity in their instructional style. In collaboration with campus media services teams, external vendors, and other instructional media support staff, the incumbent leads and liaises to ensure that instructional media production aligns with course design goals, strict production timelines, and project milestones and deliverables.
The incumbent leads the planning and coordination of instructional media production across multiple course development projects and manages the full production lifecycle, including consultation on pre‑production planning, filming and recording, and post‑production editing and delivery. The incumbent ensures media assets are produced efficiently, meet accessibility standards, and integrate effectively within course environments. The role also develops and, as needed, trains in effective, scalable production standards, asset management practices, and efficient processes/workflows to support consistent instructional media quality across programs.
Minimum Qualifications For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.
Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, digital media, film/media studies, communications, or a related field and/or equivalent experience or training.
Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in media production, instructional design, digital learning development, or related fields. Equivalent experience in professional training organizations, digital learning companies, or media production environments supporting instructional or training content may be considered.
Demonstrated experience and applied skills in navigating professional studio environments (i.e., green screen, learning glass, podcast, screencast, interview‑style, on‑location, etc.), including expertise in configuring and operating camera equipment, directing talent, and configuring lighting, A/V, etc. to optimize production and post‑production efforts.
Demonstrated expertise in instructional media production, including recording, editing, and post‑production workflows. Proficiency with professional media production software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. Demonstrated proficiency in accessibility requirements for instructional media, including captions and transcripts.
Demonstrated ability in using screen capture and instructional recording tools such as Camtasia, PowerPoint, or ScreenFlow.
Proficiency in media hosting and distribution platforms such as Panopto, Kaltura, Yuja, Vimeo, Canvas Studio, or similar systems.
Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent production timelines and projects. Demonstrated skills and abilities in moving through a start‑to‑end media production process, including the execution of planning, pre‑production, production, post‑production, and delivery.
Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate and liaise effectively with faculty, instructional designers, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working in higher education or academic online learning environments.
Experience supporting the design and development of online or hybrid courses or programs.
Experience collaborating with instructional designers, faculty, or subject matter experts in educational contexts.
Proven experience producing scalable instructional media for online courses, MOOCs, or enterprise‑level digital learning programs, with an emphasis on quality, consistency, and learner impact.
Experience in effectively managing and collaborating with external media vendors or cross‑functional production teams to deliver high‑quality media assets on time and within scope.
Demonstrated ability to strategically integrate high‑quality instructional media within digital learning environments (e.g., Canvas LMS) to enhance learner engagement, accessibility, and outcomes.
Expertise in leveraging interactive learning technologies (e.g., in‑video quizzing, branching scenarios, chaptering) to drive engagement, knowledge retention, and measurable learner interaction.
Proficiency in utilizing AI‑assisted media tools (e.g., HeyGen, Descript, AI voice generation, automated captioning) to increase production efficiency, innovation, and accessibility at scale.
Proficiency in the application of multimedia learning principles and cognitive load theory in the context of instructional media design.
Key Responsibilities 40% - Instructional Media Design, Production, and Asset Management
30% - Project Management and Production Standards
20% - Collaboration, Consultation, and Mentorship
10% - Instructional Media Innovation
Position Information Salary or Pay Range: $69,600/annually - $124,200/annually
Salary Frequency: Annually
UC Job Title: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 3
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 100% - Fixed
Shift (Work Schedule): Manager will advise
Location: Sacramento, CA.
Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This position is hybrid (mix of on‑site and remote work)
Benefits High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On‑site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Physical Demands Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours
Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e‑cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Position is based in Sacramento at the Aggie Square facility. Employees are expected to attend meetings within the greater Sacramento area. Work occasional overtime. Ability to work flexible hours.
Special Requirements This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
EEO Statement The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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