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Pennsylvania State University Part Time Production Specialist (Multimedia and Accessibility) in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The College of IST’s Office of Learning Design (https://ist.psu.edu/about/offices/learning-design) has an opening for a part-time Production Specialist, with a focus on multimedia and accessibility. This position will primarily support the development of media content and apply accessibility standards for online courses that are part of the College’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
This position will be responsible for work on various projects. Duties may include:
Editing Canvas courses for accessibility
Editing documents , PowerPoints , PDF files, image alt-text, and more to adhere to a ccessibility standards
Captioning/transcribing videos
File management of both working and completed projects
Video editing work via Adobe Premiere Pro
In addition, this position may also assist with other production tasks, which may include:
Attaining/ maintaining accessibility compliance in courses/webpages
Assisting with the development and revision of course materials in Canvas
Updating and maintaining webpages
Conducting regular course quality assurance reviews
Updating office records and documentation
Working on related projects as needed
This position requires a creative mindset, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and a willingness to learn new things. Applicants should be familiar with Microsoft 365 , Canvas, and some Adobe CC programs . Familiarity and/or interest with any of the following is also helpful: copyright rules, online accessibility standards, familiari ty with IST courses, Smartsheet, HTML/CSS , video editing, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
We are looking for candidates that can schedule 10-20 hrs./week during the Summer 2024, with the option to continue into Fall 2024 and beyond . We are open to applying your work hours to internship requirements, depending upon the internship requirements of your college or program . The possibility of hybrid work is to be determined .
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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