Cairn University
Communications and Marketing
Multimedia Specialist
Position Summary
The Multimedia Specialist is a creative professional responsible for the planning, creation, and production of photo, video, and audio content that supports Cairn University's mission and marketing strategy. This position plays a key role in shaping the university's public image through compelling storytelling across digital platforms, while ensuring brand consistency and excellence in media quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Creative Development & Production Plan, write, storyboard, direct, shoot, and edit multimedia projects including video, photo, and motion graphics for marketing and communication purposes. Produce content for digital ads, social media, website, email campaigns, campus signage, and special events. Create original multimedia concepts to visually represent university programs, student life, academics, and events. Lead and participate in creative brainstorming and storyboarding sessions with marketing staff and internal stakeholders. Project & Asset Management
Manage project timelines, file organization, and editing workflows to ensure deadlines are met and content is accessible. Archive and maintain an organized digital asset library of photos, raw footage, and final media files. Maintain and manage multimedia equipment, including cameras, lighting kits, microphones, and production software. Brand Alignment & Quality Control
Ensure all multimedia content aligns with university brand standards and style guides. Stay current on trends in higher education marketing, visual storytelling, and platform best practices. Collaborate with designers, writers, and digital marketers to optimize content for engagement and reach. Other
Participate in additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the overall operations and goals of the department. This may include contributing to cross-functional projects, assisting colleagues, or responding to evolving priorities, even when such tasks fall outside the specific scope of the role. Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Production, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in professional video production and photography (writing, shooting, editing). Proficient in editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, and related tools. Strong storytelling instincts and visual creativity. Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in higher education or nonprofit marketing. Familiarity with motion graphics, audio mixing, or animation tools (e.g., After Effects, Audition). Working knowledge of social media content creation and platform optimization. Preferred Skills and Abilities:
Skilled in operating DSLR/mirrorless cameras, audio gear, lighting equipment, and drones (e.g., DJI) Experience with basic audio editing: Adobe Audition or Audacity Familiarity with AI-powered tools for content editing, voiceovers, transcription, or media enhancement (e.g., Adobe Sensei, Descript, Runway ML) Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk while writing, editing, designing, and working on a computer or digital platforms. Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, camera, mobile devices, and standard office or media equipment. Visual and auditory ability to review detailed content, proofread materials, edit images and video, and communicate effectively in person and through digital and print channels. Occasional walking and movement around campus or to external locations for meetings, photoshoots, interviews, or event coverage. Occasional lifting, carrying, and setting up of marketing materials, signage, camera equipment, or displays weighing up to 25 pounds. Physical stamina and flexibility to support live events, media production, or communications needs that may occur outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends. Sustained mental focus and attention to detail required for content creation, branding alignment, multi-channel communications, and deadline-driven projects. Ability to respond quickly and professionally to urgent communication needs, last-minute edits, or time-sensitive media releases. Capacity to engage with a wide range of campus constituents in a courteous, professional manner while upholding the University's voice and brand. Adaptability to evolving technologies, shifting priorities, and fast-paced environments that require creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
This position may require occasional local or regional travel for events or professional development and must adhere to all University brand, copyright, and communications policies.
Serving at Cairn University
Located in Langhorne, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Cairn University exists to educate students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world as biblically minded, well-educated and professionally competent men and women of character. Students earn bachelor's degrees in various areas including Bible, Education, Music, and Business Administration, and graduate degrees in Business, Divinity, Education, Organizational Leadership, Worship and Music, and Counseling.
Cairn is a conservative evangelical institution within the protestant tradition that employs faculty and staff who profess Jesus Christ as personal Savior; agree to Cairn's Statement of Faith and Community Life Covenant; and serve students in a ministerial capacity through imparting and upholding biblical instruction, prayer, and mentoring. Members of the faculty are required to integrate biblical instruction in their respective professional subject areas. All members of the Cairn community are obligated to affirm, agree with, and align with the University Foundational Statements. During the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to review these statements and must agree to affirm and support the position of the University, if hired. Applicants are also asked to provide a Personal Testimony of salvation as part of the application process.
To apply, please follow the link below. You may upload and submit your resume/CV and cover letter and unofficial transcripts with the application.
Ineligible for sponsorship of H1B visa.
Cairn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability
or other protected characteristics, in administration of its educational, employment and admissions policies.
Multimedia Specialist
Position Summary
The Multimedia Specialist is a creative professional responsible for the planning, creation, and production of photo, video, and audio content that supports Cairn University's mission and marketing strategy. This position plays a key role in shaping the university's public image through compelling storytelling across digital platforms, while ensuring brand consistency and excellence in media quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Creative Development & Production Plan, write, storyboard, direct, shoot, and edit multimedia projects including video, photo, and motion graphics for marketing and communication purposes. Produce content for digital ads, social media, website, email campaigns, campus signage, and special events. Create original multimedia concepts to visually represent university programs, student life, academics, and events. Lead and participate in creative brainstorming and storyboarding sessions with marketing staff and internal stakeholders. Project & Asset Management
Manage project timelines, file organization, and editing workflows to ensure deadlines are met and content is accessible. Archive and maintain an organized digital asset library of photos, raw footage, and final media files. Maintain and manage multimedia equipment, including cameras, lighting kits, microphones, and production software. Brand Alignment & Quality Control
Ensure all multimedia content aligns with university brand standards and style guides. Stay current on trends in higher education marketing, visual storytelling, and platform best practices. Collaborate with designers, writers, and digital marketers to optimize content for engagement and reach. Other
Participate in additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the overall operations and goals of the department. This may include contributing to cross-functional projects, assisting colleagues, or responding to evolving priorities, even when such tasks fall outside the specific scope of the role. Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Production, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in professional video production and photography (writing, shooting, editing). Proficient in editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, and related tools. Strong storytelling instincts and visual creativity. Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in higher education or nonprofit marketing. Familiarity with motion graphics, audio mixing, or animation tools (e.g., After Effects, Audition). Working knowledge of social media content creation and platform optimization. Preferred Skills and Abilities:
Skilled in operating DSLR/mirrorless cameras, audio gear, lighting equipment, and drones (e.g., DJI) Experience with basic audio editing: Adobe Audition or Audacity Familiarity with AI-powered tools for content editing, voiceovers, transcription, or media enhancement (e.g., Adobe Sensei, Descript, Runway ML) Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk while writing, editing, designing, and working on a computer or digital platforms. Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, camera, mobile devices, and standard office or media equipment. Visual and auditory ability to review detailed content, proofread materials, edit images and video, and communicate effectively in person and through digital and print channels. Occasional walking and movement around campus or to external locations for meetings, photoshoots, interviews, or event coverage. Occasional lifting, carrying, and setting up of marketing materials, signage, camera equipment, or displays weighing up to 25 pounds. Physical stamina and flexibility to support live events, media production, or communications needs that may occur outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends. Sustained mental focus and attention to detail required for content creation, branding alignment, multi-channel communications, and deadline-driven projects. Ability to respond quickly and professionally to urgent communication needs, last-minute edits, or time-sensitive media releases. Capacity to engage with a wide range of campus constituents in a courteous, professional manner while upholding the University's voice and brand. Adaptability to evolving technologies, shifting priorities, and fast-paced environments that require creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
This position may require occasional local or regional travel for events or professional development and must adhere to all University brand, copyright, and communications policies.
Serving at Cairn University
Located in Langhorne, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Cairn University exists to educate students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world as biblically minded, well-educated and professionally competent men and women of character. Students earn bachelor's degrees in various areas including Bible, Education, Music, and Business Administration, and graduate degrees in Business, Divinity, Education, Organizational Leadership, Worship and Music, and Counseling.
Cairn is a conservative evangelical institution within the protestant tradition that employs faculty and staff who profess Jesus Christ as personal Savior; agree to Cairn's Statement of Faith and Community Life Covenant; and serve students in a ministerial capacity through imparting and upholding biblical instruction, prayer, and mentoring. Members of the faculty are required to integrate biblical instruction in their respective professional subject areas. All members of the Cairn community are obligated to affirm, agree with, and align with the University Foundational Statements. During the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to review these statements and must agree to affirm and support the position of the University, if hired. Applicants are also asked to provide a Personal Testimony of salvation as part of the application process.
To apply, please follow the link below. You may upload and submit your resume/CV and cover letter and unofficial transcripts with the application.
Ineligible for sponsorship of H1B visa.
Cairn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability
or other protected characteristics, in administration of its educational, employment and admissions policies.