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Position Summary
The purpose of the Director of Digital Media Production is to strategically create and curate content that distinguishes Walsh University in the online video landscape. Additionally, this position will oversee all multi-media services, provide technical and instructional support through multimedia assets, oversee the production of high-quality marketing videos, manage live event productions and oversee podcast productions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lead the production of digital media content from conception to final delivery, including concept and storyboard development, scheduling, casting, location scouting, lighting, audio recording, filming, editing and post-production work.
- Walsh’s media production activities include and are not limited to, live production of university events including those produced in the university’s on-campus production studio, marketing and promotional videos, live video web streaming, video scoreboard production, podcasting, custom video and digital assets for campus signage systems.
- This position will supervise campus videography and coordinate efforts with student digital media students or outsourced vendors to ensure high quality on brand assets.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Must understand the Walsh University Statement of Faith and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a digital media or related field
Work Experience: Strong and varied portfolio of video production work is required plus at least 7 years of experience in broadcast, digital media or related field
Skills and abilities:
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
- In-depth experience with operating camera, audio and lighting equipment in addition to post-production software like the Adobe CC Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, and professional video editing software such as Avid, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro
- Thorough understanding of the both the broadcast and online video community with a working knowledge of YouTube and other major social media platforms and content format that performs best in each
- Ability to work independently, while meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects
- A desire to constantly learn and innovate and evidence of creative problem solving and collaboration
- Ability to effectively manage a video equipment inventory and advise on new hardware, software and techniques
- Proven experience in creating a consistent and comprehensive brand expression across multiple digital platforms
- Ability to articulate clear business direction and strategies; to motivate and inspire creative team
- To liaise between different departments, participate in senior level management discussions and facilitate the creative process at all levels
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to make quick decisions, problem solve and multi-task
- Strong execution, leadership and consensus building/decision making skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively manage relationships with diverse international internal and external contacts
- Excellent written/oral communication skills
- Exceptional craftsmanship skills and attention to detail
- Resourceful control of budget and allocation of resources
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Normal day-to-day functions include sitting, standing, and walking- - between offices and campus buildings
- Ability to work non-traditional business hours including evenings and weekends as needed
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Gross and fine manipulation
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to verbally express information or instructions
- Ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.
About Walsh University
Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private, faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence, an engaged community, and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. Grounded in values of faith, excellence, integrity, service, and community, Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Summary
The purpose of the Director of Digital Media Production is to strategically create and curate content that distinguishes Walsh University in the online video landscape. Additionally, this position will oversee all multi-media services, provide technical and instructional support through multimedia assets, oversee the production of high-quality marketing videos, manage live event productions and oversee podcast productions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lead the production of digital media content from conception to final delivery, including concept and storyboard development, scheduling, casting, location scouting, lighting, audio recording, filming, editing and post-production work.
- Walsh’s media production activities include and are not limited to, live production of university events including those produced in the university’s on-campus production studio, marketing and promotional videos, live video web streaming, video scoreboard production, podcasting, custom video and digital assets for campus signage systems.
- This position will supervise campus videography and coordinate efforts with student digital media students or outsourced vendors to ensure high quality on brand assets.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Must understand the Walsh University Statement of Faith and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a digital media or related field
Work Experience: Strong and varied portfolio of video production work is required plus at least 7 years of experience in broadcast, digital media or related field
Skills and abilities:
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
- In-depth experience with operating camera, audio and lighting equipment in addition to post-production software like the Adobe CC Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, and professional video editing software such as Avid, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro
- Thorough understanding of the both the broadcast and online video community with a working knowledge of YouTube and other major social media platforms and content format that performs best in each
- Ability to work independently, while meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects
- A desire to constantly learn and innovate and evidence of creative problem solving and collaboration
- Ability to effectively manage a video equipment inventory and advise on new hardware, software and techniques
- Proven experience in creating a consistent and comprehensive brand expression across multiple digital platforms
- Ability to articulate clear business direction and strategies; to motivate and inspire creative team
- To liaise between different departments, participate in senior level management discussions and facilitate the creative process at all levels
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to make quick decisions, problem solve and multi-task
- Strong execution, leadership and consensus building/decision making skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively manage relationships with diverse international internal and external contacts
- Excellent written/oral communication skills
- Exceptional craftsmanship skills and attention to detail
- Resourceful control of budget and allocation of resources
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Normal day-to-day functions include sitting, standing, and walking- - between offices and campus buildings
- Ability to work non-traditional business hours including evenings and weekends as needed
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Gross and fine manipulation
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to verbally express information or instructions
- Ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.
About Walsh University
Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private, faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence, an engaged community, and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. Grounded in values of faith, excellence, integrity, service, and community, Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in media production specialist jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent video editing software
- Experience operating professional cameras, lighting, and audio recording equipment
- Ability to manage full production cycles from pre-production planning through final delivery
- Portfolio or demo reel demonstrating completed video or multimedia projects
- Bachelor's degree in film, communications, media production, or a related field
- Familiarity with color grading, motion graphics, or audio mixing workflows
Tips for Your Media Production Specialist Job Search
Tailor your reel for each application
Generic demo reels get skipped fast. Pull clips that match the specific output the employer produces, whether that's corporate training videos, live event coverage, or broadcast segments, and lead with your strongest three to five pieces.
List every production tool you know
Hiring managers scan for software fluency before reading anything else. Name every platform you work in, from editing suites to audio DAWs to motion graphics tools, and distinguish between tools you use daily and ones you know at a working level.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists media production specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by deliverable type
Job titles vary wildly in this field. Search by the deliverable you want to produce, such as podcast production, live streaming, or instructional video, to surface roles that match your actual workflow even when the title does not.
Prepare a gear and workflow walk-through
Interviewers in this field often ask you to describe a recent project end-to-end. Practice explaining your pre-production planning, on-set decisions, and post-production workflow in plain language, including how you handled a technical problem mid-shoot.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify who owns equipment, how post-production hours are tracked, and whether freelance or overtime work is expected. Those conditions affect your actual compensation more than the base figure alone.
Media Production Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most media production specialists?
The companies hiring the most media production specialists right now include Ball State University, Everett Public Schools, and Grand Canyon University, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in corporate communications, higher education, and healthcare, where in-house video teams have grown steadily.
How many media production specialist jobs are remote?
About 40% of media production specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though remote availability varies sharply by role type. Post-production, editing, and audio mixing positions are the most likely to be remote, while roles that require on-site shooting, live event coverage, or studio operation are almost always in-person.
How do you become a media production specialist?
Start by building hands-on skills in video production, audio recording, and editing through coursework, volunteer projects, or personal work. Assemble a demo reel that shows finished, polished output across at least two or three formats. Then pursue entry-level roles such as production assistant or media technician to gain professional credits before moving into a specialist title.
Can you get hired as a media production specialist with little experience?
Yes, employers in corporate communications, nonprofits, and higher education regularly hire candidates with limited professional experience if the demo reel is strong. Focus on producing clean, well-edited samples in formats those employers actually use, such as internal training videos or event recap reels, rather than submitting student films that do not reflect a workplace context.
What does the media production specialist interview process look like?
Most processes start with a screening call focused on your software experience and reel. A technical interview or practical exercise typically follows, where you may be asked to edit a short clip, troubleshoot a gear scenario, or walk through a past project in detail. Final rounds often include a conversation with the broader communications or marketing team to assess how you collaborate and handle feedback.
Where can I find and apply to media production specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to media production specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your skills and experience, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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