Creative Multimedia Manager
About The Position
Reporting to the Senior Director of Brand and Digital Marketing in the Office of Communications at CU Anschutz, the Creative Multimedia Manager leads the strategy, production, and execution of compelling photography and video that bring campus stories to life and elevate the university’s brand across channels. This role is responsible for developing and implementing processes, workflows, and standards that ensure consistent, high-quality multimedia content aligned with departmental and campus communication strategies. This position serves as the lead program manager for multimedia production, balancing strong creative vision with disciplined execution, operational oversight, and project management. The Creative Multimedia Manager independently captures high-quality photography, video, and b-roll in fast-moving environments while maintaining clear communication, meeting deadlines, and delivering consistently polished work. The person in this role designs, produces, and edits multimedia content from concept through delivery to amplify awareness, engagement, and reach for CU Anschutz. They ensure all content is delivered on time, within budget, and at a high standard of quality, in alignment with brand guidelines and industry best practices. This position may occasionally require after-hours work or short-notice support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in film, multimedia, video production, motion graphics, marketing, journalism, communications, public relations or a related field
- 4 (four) or more years of progressively responsible experience in photography, video production, digital engagement, marketing environments
- A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Demonstrated leadership and success in producing high-quality video, photography, and motion graphics
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines and clearly communicating timelines and progress to stakeholders
- Expert-level skills and aptitude in Adobe Creative Cloud with specialized expertise in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator, and other software as needed
- Ability to tell a captivating story in a variety of formats, from short teasers to long-form videos; strong working knowledge of how to conceptualize/produce effective videos for social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Vimeo, YouTube, Instagram, X, and Facebook
- Expert-level proficiency with both standard and state-of-the-art video, camera, audio equipment and technology, in a professional broadcast studio environment
- Knowledge of media production technologies, video systems, and web-based applications
- Strong program and project management skills, including the ability to establish workflows, prioritize competing demands, and ensure consistent follow-through
- Self-starter who can work both independently as well as in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to conduct interviews and create a comfortable, natural on-camera experience for subjects
- Excellent project management skills, strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Proficiency in video color correction, photo retouching, and sound mixing; strong working knowledge of different video formats and video file conversions
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when needed
- Must be able to move equipment of up to 50 pounds
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience producing engaging, audience-driven video content
- Experience with project management
- Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud with specialized expertise in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
Responsibilities
- Multimedia Content Production (capturing photo and video) 45%25
- Pre/Post Production and Asset Management 25%25
- Strategy, Analytics and Platform Management 15%25
- Production Management, Coordination and Administrative tasks 15%25
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
- There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
