Senior Multimedia Producer

Role Overview

• In collaboration with communications colleagues and as the lead video producer, develop and execute a visual storytelling strategy that captures the full range of academic, research, and student experiences across Trinity.
• Lead the end-to-end production of video projects, including concept development, scripting and storyboarding support, scheduling, filming, editing, and final delivery.
• Plan and manage video and photography shoots, including coordinating logistics, directing subjects, setting up lighting and audio, and adapting quickly to varied environments.
• Produce high-quality photography and limited graphic design assets to complement video projects and support broader editorial, web, and social media needs.
• Edit and refine visual content based on stakeholder feedback, ensuring timely delivery and strong alignment with strategic goals.
• Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and best practices in video and multimedia storytelling.
• Build relationships with multimedia peers across Duke to share ideas and expertise.
• Recommend external vendors or professional services when appropriate to meet project needs.
• Contribute to the management of Trinity’s digital asset management system, maintaining a clear taxonomy and ensuring assets are well organized, searchable, and accessible.
• Assist with the retrieval and distribution of Trinity’s visual assets for internal partners.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the team’s photography and videography equipment inventory, including evaluating new tools, recommending purchases and performing routine maintenance.

Requirements

• Work requires the ability to perform creative writing and related activities such as conducting interviews and research, and copy editing normally acquired through attainment of a bachelor's degree in Journalism, English or a related discipline.
• Work requires two years of directly related writing experience.
• Requires an understanding of visual media to coordinate and direct the production of such projects, generally acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or another discipline related to media production.
• At least two years of professional videography and photography experience and the ability to create a variety of creative, artistic and skilled videography and photography activities.
• Five or more years of experience, including professional work in higher education, is preferred.

Benefits

• comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
• generous retirement benefits
• wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members