Multimedia Producer

California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Pasadena
May 07, 2025
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary Caltech's Office of Communications and External Relations (OCER) is responsible for promoting understanding, inspiring support, and amplifying awareness of the Institute's research, people, accomplishments, and impact across print and digital platforms as well as through events. Our team members work closely with partners across campus to communicate the Institute's worldwide impact on science, engineering, and education, and to authentically represent its values and priorities. Within OCER, the digital communications team uses the web, social media, events, and multimedia channels to connect to and engage with diverse audiences around the priorities, initiatives, and key messaging themes for the Institute overall. The team works collaboratively with colleagues across OCER to effectively communicate about Caltech and why the Institute's impact across research fields and education matter; this may include the creation of standalone communications pieces as well as the development of assets to accompany other communications materials and events. Reporting to the Director of Digital Communications and working with the Senior Multimedia Producer, the Multimedia Producer will support the strategic development and deployment of professional-quality video that supports institutional messaging and informs, entertains, and engages Caltech's various constituencies. Responsibilities will include conceptualizing, scripting, recording, and editing video profiles, feature stories, news, and other related multimedia content as standalone pieces or as accompanying assets to written content or events. The Multimedia Producer will also play a key role in helping to implement an overarching video strategy for Institute communications and news, which may include coverage, documentation, and technical support of key events and initiatives. The Multimedia Producer will create professional-quality media for Caltech's Institute-level websites, newsletters, magazines, social media accounts, and other channels. The ideal candidate has a passion and talent for creating artistic visual content and a track record of translating nuanced topics into succinct, clear, engaging final products. The Multimedia Producer will be able to produce videos that reflects the character of the Caltech community or convey cutting-edge research. The Multimedia Producer must collaborate with individuals in divisions, departments, and labs across campus to tell stories that shed light on Caltech's impact, character, and excellence. Job Duties Creation of video content and multimedia storytelling: conceptualization; storyboarding; scripting; pre-production; shooting; running interviews; and post-production work including editing and sound. Collaborate with team members across OCER to brainstorm concepts, develop material, plan, and schedule production of multimedia content that conveys Caltech's stories-from campus life to scientific research-in support of OCER's overarching communications strategy. Implement and innovate on current and future best practices and workflows associated with multimedia production, post-production, and distribution. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in film, journalism, or communications discipline. 3 or more years of experience in video storytelling and multimedia content development. Demonstrated expertise with all aspects of video production, including composition, lighting, audio, and expert use of cameras and lenses. Fluency in nonlinear video editing (Adobe Premiere), color correction, and audio production. Proficiency and demonstrated experience creating videos that explain complex or nuanced subjects. Ability to take key marketing messages and conceptualize creative video. Expertise with multimedia file formats, codecs and compression workflows for video delivery. Experience managing, organizing, and archiving digital assets. Outstanding interpersonal skills, mature judgment, and diplomacy to interact effectively all segments of the Caltech community. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Required Documents Resume. Hiring Range $39.25 - $42.25 Per Hour The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. Disability Accommodations If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.