Digital Media Specialist

The University of Southern California’s Iovine and Young Academy is seeking a creative and experienced professional for the position of Digital Media Specialist. Responsible for developing and implementing strategies for effective digital asset (images, video, audio files, etc.) capture, collection, and management. Organizes, catalogs, and maintains IYA’s digital asset library. Ingests, organizes and preserves digital assets, curating media for special projects and web, working across teams to manage and coordinate all items. Secure assets for showcase as needed and oversees the production and delivery of compelling digital content, within prescribed deadlines. Maintains a close relationship with stakeholders to gain thorough knowledge of requirements for digital media projects, web, and social media. Plans, organizes and oversees the creation of comprehensive digital content archives.

The ideal candidate must have a background in digital media and multimedia production, digital asset management, and digital asset management systems.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

● Oversees the production, capture, and delivery of compelling digital media content, within prescribed deadlines, to support web pages, social media, and special projects. Plans, designs and facilitates digital media productions, utilizing creativity and originality, from conceptualization to final product. Contributes unique interpretation or analysis to content. Expresses content in a creative manner.

● Manages and facilitates workflows for the incorporation of digital assets into DAM systems, strategizing and implementing processes for asset ingestion, storage and delivery. Responsible for organization, accessibility and preservation of digital assets for marketing, editorial, creative services, videography and media relations, allowing each department area to find and access assets in a simple and efficient manner.

● Manages digital media production projects and serves as a key resource for digital media production information. Establishes project timelines and ensures timely completion of project milestones. Interfaces with faculty, staff, students, and external contacts necessary to complete projects. Evaluates response to projects for effectiveness and makes recommendations for future actions, as appropriate.

● Curates and selects images for special projects and digital media as needed. Provides digital content for various media channels to promote programs, research, events, and/or fundraising efforts. Collaborates to seamlessly integrate visual elements onto websites, social media, and other design projects as needed. Assists with photo and

video shoots as needed. Coordinates and manages project assets to ensure they are delivered on time. Innovatively devise and implement strategies for the visually appealing and creative presentation of digital assets.

● Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold the principles of the USC Code of Ethics. *

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Proven experience in digital asset management. Strong knowledge of digital production practices. Familiarity with Adobe Suite and other relevant digital production tools. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality digital assets. Photography, video production, and content capture experience preferred. Web production and design experience is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Adaptability to emerging trends and technology

● Previous experience in similar role

● Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively

● Knowledge of audio/visual equipment

● Demonstrated flair for effectively managing and showcasing digital content

● Ability to think creatively to develop visually compelling digital content displays

● Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

● Minimum Skills: Proficiency in digital asset management systems, knowledge of digital production processes and workflows, familiarity with digital media tools including Adobe Creative Suite.

The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

The annual base salary range for this position is $75,738.59 - $80,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The Iovine and Young Academy was founded in 2013 through a visionary gift by Jimmy Iovine and Andre, Dr. Dre, Young. The Academy’s educational experience offers unprecedented combinations of knowledge, skills, along with premier professionalizing opportunities to develop

the next generation of innovators, technology developers, and creative strategists who will lead with empathy and drive innovation for positive impact.

The University of Southern California, founded in 1880, is located in the heart of Downtown LA and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. Ranked 15th among U.S. colleges and universities by the Wall Street Journal, USC is one of the world's leading private research universities and a global center for the arts, technology, medicine, and international trade. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which comprises the faculty, students and staff that make USC the great institution that it is today.

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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Three years’ experience with digital asset management. Excellent research skills. Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and Photo Mechanic. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and adapt to change in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Ability to take initiative and creatively manage projects both independently and as part of a team. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.