Media Production Specialist

Southwestern Law School seeks a creative and technically skilled Media Production Specialist to support the development of engaging online law courses. The ideal candidate has experience in educational video production, graphic design, and multimedia content creation. This role focuses on producing and editing instructional videos (lectures, roundtable discussions, narrated slide decks, etc.), creating supporting graphics and multimedia assets, and collaborating with faculty and instructional designers to ensure course objectives are met. 

This position reports to the Lead Postproduction Media Production Specialist. It is a full-time, hourly, primarily in-person role, with limited hybrid flexibility. The anticipated start date is May 2026. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with instructional designers and faculty to plan and produce high-quality video content for online courses.
  • Advise faculty on pre-production (script review), production (filming), and post-production (editing and graphics).
  • Record high-quality video and audio with proper lighting and sound setup.
  • Provide on-camera coaching to help faculty feel confident and effective on screen.
  • Assist faculty in creating screen capture videos, recorded lectures, and narrated slide presentations.
  • Edit video content using professional software, including color correction, audio editing, and basic visual effects.
  • Create motion graphics, basic animations, and other multimedia elements to enhance course content.
  • Digitize and organize film clips and lecture materials for asynchronous instruction.
  • Manage media assets, including file organization, storage, and archiving.
  • Ensure all media content aligns with learning objectives and accessibility standards.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot media equipment and software issues.
  • Stay current on industry trends and tools and recommend improvements to media production workflows.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Arts, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in video production, editing, and multimedia content creation, with a strong portfolio demonstrating editing skills.
  • Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Camtasia.
  • Solid understanding of video codecs, file formats, file structures, and post-production workflows.
  • Experience with motion graphics and graphic design tools, including Adobe After Effects and Photoshop, or equivalent software.
  • Strong skills in PowerPoint, Canva, and other presentation tools.
  • Working knowledge of production equipment, including cameras, microphones, lighting, and teleprompters.
  • Experience with green screen production and chroma key compositing.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
  • Experience using a learning management system (LMS), preferably Canvas.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with faculty and instructional design teams.
  • Experience in e-learning or instructional design is a plus.

Salary: $28.85/hr.

To Apply:

For consideration, please submit your application, including a cover letter, resume, and three professional references, via jobs19@swlaw.edu. In your cover letter, please highlight your instructional design experience and your interest in developing the Online J.D. program. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.