Manager, Multimedia

The University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$65,687–$85,393 Per Year

SKILLS

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Animation, Best Practices, Billing, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consensus Building Skills, Content Development, Dental Insurance, Editing, Higher Education, Industry Standards, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, Multimedia, Multimedia Design, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Procurement Planning, Production Systems, Progress Reports, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Recreation, Retirement Plan, Statistics, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Research, Time Management, Time Tracking, Training/Teaching, Video Production, Vision Plan, Work From Home

LOCATION

Tucson, AZ

POSTED

2 days ago

Manager, Multimedia

Posting Number
req26103

Department
UCATT

Department Website Link

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
About the Role
Join us in using innovative multimedia solutions to enhance the educational experience at the University of Arizona. The Multimedia Manager leads both field and studio production for UCATT's multimedia team, providing expert technical oversight and day-to-day supervision across all production environments. This is a hands-on role for an experienced multimedia professional who can mentor a team of specialists, lead complex projects from consultation through delivery, and apply professional industry standards to everything the team produces.

Why Join Us

You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning through the multimedia team. We offer opportunities for growth and development while supporting UCATT's mission to create engaging learning environments.

This is an in-person position, with limited remote work flexibility. Schedule transparency is required, along with occasional flexibility to meet the needs of studio and field production.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Lead the planning, production, and delivery of instructional multimedia content.
Oversee and participate in both field and studio productions, ensuring professional standards are met across all production environments.
Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of multimedia specialists through all phases of production, from consultation to delivery.
Train team members in multimedia best practices and in the teaching and learning principles that inform effective educational media.
Meet directly with instructors to assess course needs and design multimedia solutions that support their teaching goals.
Coordinate field productions, filling in as needed to keep projects on track and on time.
Manage field and studio gear: track inventory, coordinate repairs, research new technologies, and develop purchasing plans for leadership approval.
Maintain and refine project management processes that keep work transparent and on track across the team.
Manage occasional fee-for-service projects, including creating budgets and coordinating invoices with UCATT operations staff.
Collaborate regularly with the Multimedia Director to report on team progress and emerging needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of field and studio production across video and audio with the ability to apply and transfer industry-level standards to a team.
Ability to direct in a studio environment and lead field productions, including operating professional cameras, audio equipment, and lighting.
Knowledge of post-production principles including non-linear editing, narrative structure, sound design, and pacing; ability to teach these skills to others.
Ability to work effectively with instructors and subject matter experts, and to mentor junior staff in these communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and team workflows while meeting deadlines.
Ability to build consensus, maintain positive working relationships, and communicate clearly with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in professional post-production software.
Demonstrated excellence in professional still and video camera operation.
Familiarity with teaching and learning literature on multimedia.
Animation or motion graphic skills.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience creating instructional content in higher education.
Experience in end-to-end solo production-managing a multimedia project independently from pre-production through final delivery.
Experience producing and directing in both field and studio environments.
Experience managing complex projects with multiple timelines, resources, and deliverables.
Experience coaching on-camera talent who are new to the process.
Experience managing or leading a team.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere, Photoshop, and Audition preferred.
Experience with Canon C series or Sony FX series cameras preferred.
Experience working on a multimedia team in an academic setting.
Direct experience creating instructional content.
Experience with After Effects or similar software preferred.

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Communication and Marketing

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$65,687 - $85,393

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
9

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
PC4

Job Family
Multimedia

Job Function
Communications & Marketing

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date
6/22/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Georgia Davis | georgiac@arizona.edu

Open Date
5/27/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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