Multimedia Specialist Job Posting

Job Title:	Multimedia Specialist
Company:	Penn State
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	competitive
Date Posted:	Jul-06-09

The College of Health and Human Development seeks candidates for a full-time Multimedia Specialist. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Instructional Designer and College faculty to create multimedia elements and customized themes for online courses. This job will be filled as a level 1 or level 2, depending upon the successful candidate's experience. Minimum educational and work-related experience requirements are: Associate's degree in digital media design/development or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional work-related experience preferred. Required skills include expertise with graphic and multimedia software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash (including knowledge of ActionScript); development of Web pages and content using HTML, XML and CSS; and performing basic video/audio recording and editing. Artistic ability is highly desirable. Strong organizational and project management skills are required, along with excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Understanding of compression codes, formats, and copyright issues is required, as well as design tools to make content accessible. Knowledge of Drupal is a plus as this job will require the creation of custom Drupal themes utilizing PHP and CSS. Candidates should be prepared to present a portfolio featuring Web-based multimedia elements and will be asked to exhibit their strengths in conceptualization. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to Employment & Compensation Division, Job #: C-30101, The Pennsylvania State University, Fifth Floor, James M. Elliott Building, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Location:	US-PA-University Park
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Emoployment & Compensation Division
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URL:	http://www.psu.jobs