Job Title

Media Production Specialist III

Classification

Media Production Specialist III

AutoReqId

552565

Department

Dean’s Office, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Division

Vice President, Academic Affairs

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,877 - $8,561 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,877 - $5,994 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

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: 

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed in educating students to be culturally, globally, socially, historically, and environmentally astute, civically responsible alumni able to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Media Production Specialist III. 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 III serves as the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ lead content producer and technical expert in multimedia storytelling. This position independently develops and executes complex video projects from pre-production through final delivery across multiple platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, and Facebook. With a high degree of autonomy, the Media Production Specialist III makes creative and technical decisions, manages content calendars, directs video shoots, supervises student content creators, and collaborates with college leadership to implement digital campaigns aligned with institutional goals. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related area. A minimum of six months of experience in still and motion picture photography, including a thorough knowledge of video production techniques. Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of production theory, principles and techniques as they apply to multimedia. Foundation background in communication theory and instructional design and development. Ability to quickly research and incorporate subject matter expertise to provide production direction and enhance the quality of productions. Ability to produce and broadcast live productions. Ability to critique and evaluate work in progress for instructional design and impact. Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex communication problems. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of productions. Strong skills in production, project and budget management. Demonstrated consulting skills to work with faculty and staff to develop productions that meet stated objectives. Demonstrated ability to effectively provide technical and aesthetic leadership and work direction to others.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in film, digital media production, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. A minimum of 3 years of experience producing multimedia content, including independent project ownership from planning through post-production. Advanced proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve) and content creation for mobile-first platforms. Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead creative projects, and supervise student contributors.

Experience managing content strategies for higher education or nonprofit organizations. Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive content practices. Strong understanding of video analytics and social media performance metrics. Experience using project management tools.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees