Multimedia Producer

Multimedia Producer

Department: Advancement Communications

About USC

As an employee of the University of Southern California, you will be part of a world-class research institution and a member of the renowned Trojan Family, which includes faculty, students, staff, and alumni committed to excellence. USC fosters an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning where individuals are empowered to thrive personally and professionally.

About Department

University Communications' Advancement Marketing and Communications team sets the strategic communications vision and marketing strategies that inspire, promote, and celebrate philanthropic support at USC. The team delivers compelling storytelling through digital, video, print, and social platforms to connect with alumni, donors, and friends.

Position Overview

USC Communications is seeking a Multimedia Producer to create, manage, and deliver high-quality video and multimedia content that supports strategic communications and engagement goals within University Advancement. This role blends creative vision and technical expertise to tell USC's stories in compelling and innovative ways - from ideation through final production.

Application Requirements

Please submit a resume and cover letter (may be uploaded as one file), along with a multimedia portfolio. Applications missing these materials will not be considered.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, self-motivated producer who thrives in a collaborative environment, is passionate about storytelling, and brings a strong command of digital media tools and best practices. Key responsibilities include:

Compelling Multimedia Content

• Develop and deliver high-quality videos and digital media that tell inspiring stories about USC's mission and the impact of philanthropy.

• Create, produce, direct, and edit high-impact projects that encourage donor engagement and support gift announcements, stewardship plans, and internal programs.

End-to-End Media Production

• Produce 3 - 5+ video and/or photography projects per month with a strong eye for visual storytelling and attention to detail.

• Oversee production timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure smooth, on-time execution.

Strategic Collaboration

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop concepts, plans, scripts, storyboards, and final multimedia elements for a variety of digital channels.

• Work closely with partners across USC Advancement, Communications, and academic units to support and translate university concepts into multimedia stories of impact.

This is a hybrid position under our current work arrangement plan, with the expectation of on-site presence in our offices in the USC Tower, located adjacent to campus in downtown Los Angeles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combined education and experience).

• 2 years of work experience

• Comprehensive understanding of the technical and creative aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production processes.

• Expert knowledge and skill as a DV, HD, and DSLR video camera operator, with experience shooting with multiple cameras and formats.

• A valid California Driver's License is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in various forms of media, including video and still photography, video and audio editing, graphic arts and animation, scriptwriting, and interactive media.

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition).

• Strong storytelling, scriptwriting, and editing abilities.

• Experience managing multiple multimedia projects simultaneously, including coordination with vendors and production teams.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.

• Passion for higher education, philanthropy, and mission-driven storytelling.

The successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words, and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $34.33 - $44.27 hourly. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions once you meet the Program's eligibility; tuition benefits for staff & their family; free professional development online courses; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football, basketball & other campus events.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience in a professional digital media production environment. Demonstrated competence in all areas of digital media production. Thorough knowledge of video and audio production procedures, practices, techniques, equipment and terminology. Knowledge of analog and digital video and audio capture, file compression, video switching, character generation, graphics manipulation, lighting, and post-production equipment and software. Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills.