Media Production Specialist I

Job Title

Media Production Specialist I

Classification

Media Production Specialist I

AutoReqId

553677

Department

Strategic Communications

Division

President’s Office

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,570 - $6,658 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,570 - $5,046 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

Strategic Communications and Brand Management plays an integral role in helping to shape and strengthen the institutions brand and advance in a wide range of institutional effectiveness. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Media Production Specialist I. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Media Production Specialist I plays a key role in bringing Cal State Fullerton’s visual storytelling to life. As a member of the Strategic Communications team, this position supports the planning, production, and organization of digital assets that elevate the university’s brand, strengthen marketing efforts, and enhance reputation-building initiatives. Works under the supervision of the Associate Director of Digital Media and provides assistance at every stage of the creative process — from pre-production logistics and studio coordination to post-production editing and digital asset organization. This position ensures that creative work runs smoothly, assets are well-maintained and accessible, and production operations remain efficient and high-quality. Working collaboratively with colleagues across marketing, editorial, social media, web, and media relations, the Media Production Specialist I contributes to every phase of production. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable and someone who can thrive behind the camera, in the editing suite, or coordinating multiple projects through to final delivery. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field and six months of experience in still and motion picture photography, including a thorough knowledge of video production techniques. Working knowledge of techniques, materials and equipment used in the production of instructional media and related communication assignments. Working knowledge of full range of production techniques including sound recording, graphics, television, photography, videotaping, lighting, editing methods and equipment. Ability to set up and operate a wide variety of production equipment, including set-up for multi-camera video productions and distance learning classrooms. Ability to learn techniques in the development of television, film, radio or multimedia productions. Basic computer skills to operate digital and analog production-related editing and duplication equipment. Basic photography skills such as film speed, light, and color requirements. Ability to perform photograp