Digital Media Specialist

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (Hybrid schedule)

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Multimedia or related field

Career Level

Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Unit/Project Description:
The Digital Media Specialist is a member of the Teaching and Learning Services team supporting our faculty through expert knowledge and advice in digital/online learning.

Job Summary:
Responsible for evaluating, developing, providing, and promoting digital media services in support of the teaching and learning needs of the department.

Accountabilities:

- Analyze project requirements and recommend solutions for various initiatives.
- Evaluate, implement, and utilize digital media equipment, software, and services that meet teaching and learning needs.
- Develop and ensure all media meets accessibility standards for online delivery.
- Design graphic interfaces and interactive media elements including animation.
- Edit and update illustrations and graphics.
- Photograph and digitally edit photos.
- Produce and deploy educational videos to assist with various system training.
- Capture, convert and optimize audio and video recordings for use on the web.
- Develop and post online training and support materials.
- Collect and document user requirements
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend emerging digital media technologies and methodologies.
- Provide advice and services related to the design, creation, and online delivery of digital media.
- Compile statistical data, prepare reports and maintain logs and files.
- Maintain and update services including, but not limited to, wikis, blogs, event and registration systems.
- Consult with faculty and support staff to develop the use of all types of media for use in the online and virtual classroom.
- Plan and coordinate a variety of events and activities including upgrading information technology which impacts multiple users across the University.
- Prioritize projects, and ensure that requests can be completed.
- Deliver presentations to showcase services to the teaching community.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Multimedia or related field.

Experience: Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Assets:
Additional Information:
This position will work across the DeGroote School of Business campuses in Hamilton and Burlington as required. Some evening and weekend work may be required to align with course schedules.

**How To Apply**

Please include a cover letter along with a copy of your resume.

Thank you for your interest, however only those applicants selected will be contacted.

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

**Vaccination Policy Statement**

The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees, students, volunteers and visitors. The University’s Vaccination Policy-COVID-19 Requirements for Employees and Students (the “Vaccination Policy”), requires all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground. While the Vaccination Policy is currently paused, it may resume quickly and on short notice, as informed by public health advice and direction. Should it become necessary in future to resume the Policy, all community members will need to demonstrate compliance at that time. Successful applicants in those positions that work in host hospitals or other healthcare sites that have active vaccination mandates in place will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment. The University will continue to follow the guidance of public health organizations to define fully vaccinated status.

**Hybrid Work Language**

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively