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full time Multimedia Specialist

at University of Connecticut (Anywhere)

The University of Connecticut's Office of Communications seeks a multimedia specialist to work in a collaborative environment creating and publishing audio, video, and other multimedia web programming to augment the University's media communications and electronic marketing efforts. The multimedia specialist will also assist in developing initiatives for social networking, video sharing, and web communities.

Responsibilities include offering skilled services in multimedia creation and web publishing, e.g., plans, records, edits, and produces audio, video, and other multimedia programming to enhance University communication efforts. Other assignments include assisting in the development of social media activities and providing project leadership for multimedia productions. For full position details please go to http://www.uconn.edu/communications/

Minimum acceptable qualifications: Bachelor's degree in the field of media and technology or related field and (3) years' professional experience in multimedia authoring and video production; ability to produce and direct high quality programs in two of the following areas: video, audio, multimedia authoring and web development; demonstrated skills in a major media specialization, such as multimedia authoring, videography, video editing or audio editing; demonstrated experience in at least one of the following (or equivalent) video editing applications: Final Cut Pro, Sony Vegas Pro 9.0, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Adobe After Effects; and one of the following audio editing applications: Audacity, Pro Tools, or Soundtrack Pro; and Adobe Flash Professional; demonstrated ability to generate program concepts and translate concepts into high quality effective multimedia programs; demonstrated knowledge of multimedia technology, including the ability to select and produce the appropriate outputs, such as online video or audio, DVD, or for a web platform; Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree in related field; experience with implementing social media best practices, including social networking sites, video sharing sites, and blogs; knowledge of best practices in video production techniques; familiarity with web accessibility guidelines (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act), as well as copyright issues; web development skills, including HTML, Java Script, or PHP; technical experience in video hosting solutions and streaming media solutions.

Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to complete a multimedia production assignment.

Please send cover letter, resume, links to samples or portfolio, salary requirements, and names of three references to University of Connecticut, Office of University Communicatins, 34 North Eagleville Road, Unit 3144, Storrs, CT 06269-3144 Search #2010145

Preference will be given to resumes received by February 19, 2010.

The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

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