| Department: | Communications & Marketing |
|---|---|
| Type: | Full Time |
| Contact Name: | Talladega College Office of Human Resources |
| Contact Email: | hr@talladega.edu |
Job Title: Multimedia Specialist
Department: Office of Institutional Advancement
Reports To: Chief Communications Officer
Position Overview
Talladega College, Alabama’s first private historically Black college, seeks a talented, creative, and innovative Multimedia Specialist to join the Division of Institutional Advancement.
The Multimedia Specialist is responsible for producing compelling visual and multimedia content that advances the College’s brand, recruitment, alumni engagement, fundraising, and strategic communications goals. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in photography, videography, graphic design, and digital editing with a strong sense of storytelling, creativity, and visual strategy.
This position plays a vital role in capturing and communicating the Talladega College experience—its students, alumni, faculty, staff, programs, and institutional impact—through high-quality visual content that elevates institutional visibility and strengthens audience engagement across digital, print, and social media platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Capture and produce high-quality photography and video content for marketing campaigns, campus events, institutional publications, fundraising initiatives, and social media platforms.
Edit and produce multimedia assets, including promotional videos, highlight reels, interviews, documentaries, testimonials, short features, and branded visual content using industry-standard software.
Develop engaging visual storytelling content that reflects the mission, heritage, and strategic priorities of Talladega College.
Provide live event coverage for institutional events, including commencement, Homecoming, Founder’s Week, athletic events, alumni programs, fundraising events, and presidential activities.
Collaborate with the offices of Communications & Marketing and Institutional Advancement to develop creative concepts, multimedia campaigns, and strategic content initiatives.
Design and create graphics, motion graphics, and digital content for websites, email campaigns, presentations, advertisements, and social media engagement.
Maintain and organize the College’s digital media library, ensuring proper archiving, accessibility, and adherence to institutional branding standards.
Assist with the planning and execution of marketing, public relations, enrollment, advancement, and donor engagement initiatives.
Ensure all visual and multimedia materials align with Talladega College’s brand identity, messaging, and quality standards.
Operate and maintain multimedia equipment, including cameras, lighting, audio equipment, drones, and editing systems.
Stay informed regarding emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in multimedia production, digital storytelling, content marketing, and social media engagement.
Support additional communications and multimedia projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Mass Media, Marketing, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in photography, videography, and multimedia production.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Illustrator).
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Experience with drone photography and videography preferred.
Knowledge of social media platforms, digital engagement strategies, and content optimization preferred.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for campus events and institutional activities.
TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
