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Digital Media Designer, Digital Education

Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

About Ross

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through thought and action, members of the Ross community drive change and innovation that improve business and society.

Summary

About the Office of Digital Education

Digital Education is a strategic priority for Michigan Ross. Ross' vision for Digital Education challenges faculty across the school to creatively deploy and purposefully experiment with technology to enable personalized education for future and current Ross students, and lifelong learning for the entire Ross alumni community. The Office of Digital Education brings this vision to life through three critical school functions: digital asset creation; digital program development and delivery; and assurance of learning across the school. All members of the Office of Digital Education collaborate to support this vision and these functions.

Purpose

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is looking for a Digital Media Designer who can work in a multi-disciplinary team to bring to life strategies, stories and ideas. You will design and develope a variety of digital media ranging from podcast to virtual reality. You will report to and work with the Production Manager, Office of Digital Education to create and incubate a collection of new, exciting, and groundbreaking digital offerings.

Responsibilities:

Digital Media Design/Delivery

  • Be the creative lead for digital media production (podcasts/video casts)
  • Create, record, and edit digital media for online transmission
  • Source all relevant resources, including equipment, content, and guests
  • Conceptualize, create, and prepare media of different styles that support all disciplines at Ross
  • Collaborate with the video production team on the creation and production of video assets
  • Film and direct on-site and in-studio video content for curricular and co-curricular use
  • Collaborate with Ross faculty to ideate on digital asset creations and identify opportunities to incorporate multimedia and video components
  • Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new practices and tools and apply learnings to related research (e.g., contribute to publication of findings as needed, help prepare written documents, include procedures, presentations, and proposals)
  • Film, facilitate, and direct in-studio synchronous digital teaching sessions
  • Contribute to content quality, control, evaluation and oversight

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and three or more years of related experience
  • Extensive experience in sound and video editing
  • Demonstrated experience empathizing with a variety of diverse audiences
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of higher education environment
  • Demonstrated progressive experience in project management and people management including successful launch and implementation of new initiatives
  • Strong commitment to teamwork and problem solving, as well as the ability to act independently
  • Ability to work well in a multicultural and collaborative environment
  • Ability to storyboard ideas for approval
  • Experience with Adobe Cloud and Apple software to create motion graphics
  • Extensive experience across a variety of media including a fluency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; additional skills in Sketch, After Effects, and digital prototyping tools
  • Experience with file formats and codecs used in video production
  • Ongoing commitment to improving skills, acquiring new technical knowledge, and staying current with innovative design trends

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

  • Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, etc.)
  • A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
  • Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
  • Flexible Work Program
  • Ross Onsite Fitness Center

Salary Information:
The general salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000. Candidates can expect to be paid a competitive and equitable salary. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. All candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.

Michigan Ross values a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to the development of diverse and culturally intelligent staff who thrive and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment.

The statements included in this description are intended to reflect the general nature and level of work assigned to this classification and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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