Job Summary

Purdue University’s award-winning in-house marketing agency, Purdue Brand Studio, is seeking a Senior Multimedia Producer to advance the university’s video storytelling and bring bold, inspiring ideas to life.

As the Senior Multimedia Producer, you will oversee projects from start to finish, guiding the full production process including concept development, storyboarding, scouting, casting, shooting, editing and post-production. This hands-on role requires strong creative vision paired with technical expertise, as you will be actively operating cameras,

setting up productions, and editing content for social, digital, and broadcast platforms in both short- and long-form formats.

Success in this role requires the ability to balance multiple projects and competing deadlines, to incorporate feedback thoughtfully, and to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and partners across the university. You will also contribute to the ongoing improvement of production processes, ensuring the highest standards for audio, multi-camera shoots, and post-production workflows, while helping to identify innovative approaches to storytelling that connect with a range of audiences.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in both traditional and emerging content formats, with a particular strength in producing vertical video for platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube. Skills in motion graphics and animation are highly valued, as is FAA Part 107 drone certification. A proven record of creative problem solving, adaptability, and collaborative spirit will be essential.

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About Us

Within Purdue, the award-winning Brand Studio team serves as the university’s central storytelling engine—bringing to life the bold ideas, global impact and people of Purdue. As the chief storytellers and stewards of Purdue’s brand, our team creates campaigns and content that inspire pride, elevate visibility and position the university as a leader in higher education and beyond. Follow our stories and stay connected:

• X: @LifeAtPurdue
• Instagram: @LifeAtPurdue
• Facebook: Purdue University
• LinkedIn: Purdue University
• YouTube: Purdue University

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor's degree in communications or closely related field.

   

• Four (4) years of experience in video production, including using cine cameras and lenses, microphones, audio mixers, lighting, field and studio work.

Skills: 

• A natural visual storyteller that thrives on creating real, authentic stories of students, faculty and alumni.
• Skilled in content creation, scripting, storyboarding, videography, audio production and digital asset software systems.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, including Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Audition, or Davinci Resolve, Macs or PCs, and Microsoft Office.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with motion graphics and animations

   

• Experience in flying drones and part 107 certified

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Who We Are

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Professional 3

Pay Band S060

Job Code #20002967