Technician II, Multimedia Production

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Technician II, Multimedia Production is a key storyteller, creating and distributing engaging video and photography across campus. This role focuses on executing visual campaigns that support college-wide initiatives and marketing efforts, especially seasonal ones. It's a hands-on position covering the entire production process, from concept to delivery, while also supporting our podcast and content creators, and managing media assets for various digital platforms.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Full-Scale Media Production: Leads video and photography projects from start to finish, including but not limited to:
  • Meeting with campus partners to understand their vision
  • Planning out detailed production schedules
  • Executing curated media days to keep fresh photos for use in marketing
  • Developing clear scripts, shot lists, and storyboards
• Skilled Cinematography & Photography: Captures high-quality video footage and compelling still photos including but not limited to:
  • Applying professional camera techniques, composition, and lighting to create content for college promotions, extensive event coverage, and general campus support
  • Regularly photographs and records significant campus events like the annual Open House, Cy-Fest, and Convocation
  • Seamlessly integrates motion graphics, precise music synchronization, clear text overlays, and impactful visual effects
• Strategic Digital Media & Distribution:
  • Develops and optimizes short-form content (e.g., Reels, mini-vignettes) for use across social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
  • Manages and publishes content on the college's official YouTube channel, ensuring its relevance and adherence to current trends
• Dedicated Media Support & Equipment Care:
  • Assists in producing the "Falcon Frequency Podcast"
  • Provides valuable support to "Falcon Force" content creators, specifically by assisting the Digital Marketing Coordinator with media training and equipment usage when applicable
  • A vital part of this role also includes maintaining, troubleshooting, and keeping inventory of all video, photography, and audio equipment
• Media Management: Manages all media efficiently, from importing and preparing raw footage to organizing files with metadata and archiving, to exporting final content in the right formats for various platforms
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed, including some nights and weekends
• Skills in video and photography production (writing, producing, shooting, and editing)
• Knowledge of and ability to use and learn computer applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to determine the approach for doing the work
• Ability and skill to follow specific procedures that may result in interaction with co-workers, citizens, or other individuals
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in software like Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Lightroom) and Final Cut Pro

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes,PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment; Any specialized equipment typical to assigned functional area
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or higher and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, TV Production, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications
• Experience with Adobe software programs
• Experience in post-production of high-quality marketing videos and photos
• Experience in video production
• Experience in basic audio production and mixing for podcasts

Hiring salary range is $38,761 - $44,575.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

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• Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
• If the position was full time or part time
• If the position was paid or unpaid
• Level of degree completed including date earned.
• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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