Digital Media Specialist

IUPUI INFORMATICS (IN-INFO-IUINA)

As the first school of its kind in the United States, the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is an innovator in a fast-paced and dynamic field. Our school on the IU Indianapolis campus integrates computing, social science, and information systems design in unique ways. We explore how people use computing and technology to live, work, play, and communicate. At Luddy Indianapolis, we apply our insights to developing innovative IT solutions that transform fields like health care, biology, business, law, entertainment, and media.

More than 5,500 students, including over 1,800 at Luddy IUI , study informatics on IU campuses. Our top-notch programs and highly regarded faculty prepare them for the power and possibilities in computing and information technology. Fostering an inclusive environment makes us stronger. The Luddy School at IU Indianapolis draws on the strengths of a diverse community of students, faculty and staff to enrich the educational experience, broaden participation in computing, and meet the needs of emerging technology. The Luddy School is committed to actively recruiting and retaining students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds and cultures to join the next generation of innovators. We welcome what every individual brings to our learning environment – socially, geographically, and in thought and experience.

The Digital Media Specialist records and edits videos created by the school for recruiting, distance education, and other communications needs, including the school’s website. Supervises hourly student and non-student staff in the equipment check-out program and oversee school’s audio and video equipment inventory. Provides end-user support and training in the use of multimedia and instructional technology utilized in connection with teaching, student projects and sponsored events.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Executes recording, streaming video, and video-conferencing for distance education classes, special events, and meetings. Assists faculty with using applications and instructional technology in conference rooms and classrooms. Provides expert advice and guidance to faculty on best practices and changing trends in multimedia production and distance education.
• Ensures quality control and provides direction to faculty and staff so that the school is represented to internal and external stakeholders by the highest quality multimedia assets.
• Assists in multimedia production for marketing and communications on the school’s website and other communications venues. Collaborates with and provide consultation to faculty, staff, and students on multimedia projects and technologies.
• Responsible for oversight and management of the school’s Equipment Checkout office. Including the management of part-time hourly assistants. The Equipment Checkout office has an extensive, high-value inventory of multimedia equipment used by the faculty and students in Luddy Indy courses.
• Designs, maintains and supports school’s extensive, high value multimedia equipment/systems inventory in classrooms, assorted research and multimedia specialty labs, and conference rooms.
• Designs, maintains and supports the school’s specialty multimedia laboratories. Provide budget information to the fiscal officer regarding equipment checkout and oversee the equipment checkout budget throughout the year. Consult with technology services on equipment purchases that may fall under IU’s Cyber Risk Mitigation Responsibilities policy (IT-28).

General Responsibilities

• Ensures operational integrity in the design, development, and implementation of systems in the classrooms/other learning environment for maximum availability and performance by monitoring queues, investigating, diagnosing and resolving moderately complex equipment failures.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance procedures; performs inventory control and oversees repair shop and work area.
• Installs, tests and monitors applications software to maintain integrity and security and ensure compliance with departmental and industry standards.
• Evaluates trends, collaborates on design, specification and acquisition and interacts with external vendors/installers on the implementation of hardware and control systems meeting classroom operational needs.
• Researches and stays up-to-date on emerging digital media technologies and multimedia systems.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. 

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in related field)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Some experience in multimedia systems or related experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Preferred

• Demonstrates high level of expertise in utilizing a wide range of media and technology
• Proven experience with setup, adjustment, and fine-tuning of multimedia and video conferencing equipment and production of high-quality material for a variety of purposes, such as communications, marketing, distance education, and providing input and guidance on student projects
• Superior skills in computing and interactive software. A strong creative acumen is required to succeed in this position
• Ability to be creative in suggesting and deciding the right production values to create the desired effect and configuring the right technology to achieve said production values

This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and to operate computers and other related technical equipment. The role is required to maintain and interact with computers and frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position works daily with computer workstations, laptops and mobile devices, as well as a wide array of digital video cameras and associated audio and video components. 

This position is located on the campus of IU Indianapolis

This is a in-person position

$42,000 – $50,000 annually

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: Instructional Technology

Click here to learn more about Indiana University’s Job Framework.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [email protected] or by visiting IUPD.

Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234