Media Production Specialist- Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program

Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Position Details



Position Information




Requisition Number
S4410P




Home Org Name
CES-Family and Consumer Sciences




Division Name
AL Cooperative Extension System




Position Title
Media Production Specialist- Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program




Job Class Code
OC32A/B/C/D




Appointment Status
Full-time




Part-time FTE





Limited Term
No




Limited Term Length
12 months or more




Job Summary

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking a Media Production Specialist to join a dynamic and innovative statewide team working to improve the health and lives of Alabamians. The Media Production Specialist will provide expertise for the design, marketing, and social media strategies for Alabama Extension's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) team.

This position will be housed and supervised within Alabama Extension's Communications, Strategic Marketing, and Client Relations department and will work under the guidance of the EFNEP leadership team made up of subject matter specialists and program leadership.

Reasons you'll love working on our team in ACES: Job satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work serving on an engaged team of professionals! Competitive retirement plan and benefits. Careers in Higher Education are filled with diverse opportunities and stability. Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!) Fun, flexible, and diverse work environment. Every day is different! Paid parental leave. Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and dependents. Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES CSMCR team supports you and your work!




Essential Functions

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• Designs and produces content for dissemination through a variety of mediums such as internal and external publications, brochures, posters, newsletters, websites, presentations, development/fundraising materials, press packages, and news media through collaborative work with the Communications, Strategic Marketing, and Client Relations unit.
  
• Coordinates the production of materials to include content/style editing, designing, printing, photography, videos, and/or copywriting.
  
• Ensure cohesive, creative, and visually appealing design elements across all communication and programmatic materials.
  
• Develops marketing and communication plans to promote vision, mission, goals, and achievements of the EFNEP team. Monitor the reach and effectiveness of communication strategies, creating media reports, and recommending improvements for future endeavors.
  
• Manage social media and web communications, including coordination of campaigns, creation of content, oversight of schedules, and reporting key performance indicators.
  
• Coordinates marketing calendars, production schedules, deadlines, including the work carried out by external vendors.
  
• Collaborate with Alabama Extension's Communications, Strategic Marketing & Client Relations unit to develop materials that reflect mission while adhering to departmental guidelines and brand standards.
  
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop content and identify future stories and areas of importance.
  
• Collaborate with the EFNEP team members to develop, implement, and support communication efforts and products.
  
• Represent the EFNEP team in external communication and promotional events as needed.
  
• Focus on increasing awareness of EFNEP programs, communicating their relevance and impact to diverse audiences.
  
  
  
  
  
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    Minimum Qualifications
    
    
    
    
    Minimum Qualifications
    Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Film or Television Production, Computer Graphics or a related field
    
    Level I- Bachelor's degree
    
    Level II- Bachelor's degree plus 2 year of experience providing creative, technical, or support services for various medias.
    
    Level III- Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience providing creative, technical, or support services for various medias.
    
    Level IV- Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of experience providing creative, technical, or support services for various medias.
    
    Substitutions allowed for Experience:
    Graduate degrees accepted in lieu of experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
    
    
    
    
    Minimum Skills and Abilities
    
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    • Proficiency in graphic design software and multimedia tools.
      
    • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is needed, especially Photoshop. Understanding of current and evolving media technologies.
      
    • Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of design, marketing, and social media; public relations campaigns.
      
    • Proficiency in social media platforms and social media management software.
      
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
      
    • The selected individual must possess the ability to work effectively and in a positive manner while providing excellent customer service.
      
    • The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain diplomacy at all times, possess a high level of professionalism, be customer service driven and flexible in attitude.
      
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage multiple priorities.
      
    • The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States by the start date and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
      
    • Ability to drive department vehicles and rental vehicles (alone or with other department staff members) to perform job responsibilities as occasional travel is required.
      
    • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends if necessary in order to meet deadlines.
      
      
      
      
      
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      Minimum License and Certifications
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Desired Qualifications
      
      
      
      
      Desired Qualifications
      
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      • Knowledge of Extension programs or a willingness to learn about them.
        
      • Coursework or experience in public health, nutrition, graphic design, or related field.
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        Posting Detail Information
        
        
        
        
        Salary Range
        $38,390-$96,800
        
        
        
        
        Job Category
        Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
        
        
        
        
        Working Hours if Non-Traditional
        
        
        
        
        
        City position is located in:
        Auburn
        
        
        
        
        State position is located:
        AL
        
        
        
        
        List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
        
        
        
        
        
        Posting Date
        04/18/2025
        
        
        
        
        Closing Date
        
        
        
        
        
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