Digital Media Production Specialist

About Us

VOTED BEST PLACE TO WORK IN LEWIS COUNTY 2025

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Job Description

The Digital Media Production Specialist is responsible for producing, editing, and distributing multimedia content that supports the marketing, communications, recruitment, and public relations goals of Centralia College. Under general supervision, the position creates video, photography, and social media content; manages the colleges social media presence; collaborates with departments across campus; and helps strengthen the colleges brand, reputation, and engagement with internal and external audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and manage the colleges social media calendar and create daily content across multiple platforms.
• Monitor social media performance and implement strategies to increase engagement and audience reach.
• Monitor social media channels for trends, news, emerging issues, and reputational risks affecting the college.
• Evaluate and recommend new social media platforms, technologies, and best practices.
• Monitor online conversations regarding the college, respond to inquiries, track sentiment, and identify opportunities for engagement.
• Train and support faculty and staff regarding social media best practices and brand standards.
• Maintain social media account documentation and archiving requirements.
• Create video and photographic content including planning, scripting, filming, editing, captioning, post-production, and distribution.
• Write and edit content for websites, email communications, marketing campaigns, and print publications.
• Coordinate and conduct photo and video sessions on and off campus.
• Document campus events, student activities, programs, and community engagement efforts.
• Transport, set up, operate, and maintain cameras, lighting, audio equipment, drones, microphones, and other production equipment.
• Collaborate with clients, departments, and College Relations staff to produce multimedia projects.
• Provide production support including identifying interview subjects, creating graphics, and presenting project concepts.
• Perform post-production activities including photo editing, color correction, audio enhancement, rough cuts, final edits, and media distribution.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in telecommunications, video production, media arts, photography, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• One year of full-time experience creating and executing marketing campaigns, social media content, video production, photography, or closely related work.
• Proficient working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Premiere Pro or equivalent software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated video production, writing, photography, and graphic design skills supported by a professional portfolio.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in communications, journalism, media production, marketing, public relations, or related field.
• Experience working in higher education, public sector, or nonprofit communications.
• Experience operating drones and managing digital asset libraries.
• Experience with web content management systems and accessibility standards.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of the Digital Media Production Specialist position require employees to regularly talk, hear, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands for operating cameras, computers, and multimedia equipment. The position frequently transports and sets up photography, lighting, and video equipment and may lift or move up to 50 pounds. Work is performed in office settings, classrooms, event venues, outdoor locations, and other campus environments. The position may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, bright lighting, elevated platforms, and crowded public events. Evening and weekend work is regularly required to support college events, productions, and marketing activities.

Conditions of Employment

This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time professional/technical exempt position. The salary is $49,400-$51,250 (DOQ/DOE) annually depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. The position may participate in the TIAA/CREF retirement system.

This position is fully in-person and based on campus. Remote work is not available for this role.

DEADLINE: The initial review of applications will begin on August 3, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

COMPENSATION:

Annual Salary: $49,400-$51,250 (DOQ/DOE)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application
• Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
• Detailed resume of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

Eligibility to Work

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Centralia College is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

Background Check

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

EEO Statement

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Jeanne Clery Statement

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Title IX Statement

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.