Multimedia Specialist

Position Overview

Talladega College, Alabama’s first private historically Black college, seeks a creative and detail-oriented to join our Office of Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical and artistic skills in photography, videography, and digital editing, while also supporting the College’s overall marketing and public relations initiatives.

This position plays a key role in visually telling the story of Talladega College—its students, faculty, and programs—across multiple platforms to enhance the institution’s brand visibility and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and produce high-quality photography and video content for marketing campaigns, events, social media, and promotional materials.

• Edit and produce multimedia assets including short films, highlight reels, interviews, and branded visuals using industry-standard software.

• Maintain and organize the College’s digital media library and ensure brand consistency across all projects.

• Collaborate with the Communications team on storytelling, messaging, and creative content planning.

• Assist in developing and implementing marketing and PR strategies, including social media campaigns, press events, and special projects.

• Support live event coverage, including setup, filming, and post-production editing.

• Ensure all visual content aligns with Talladega College’s brand identity and communications goals.

• Stay current on emerging trends in digital media, photography, and video production technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Mass Media, Marketing, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• At least 2 years of professional experience in photography, videography, and multimedia editing.

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Illustrator).

• Strong understanding of lighting, composition, and storytelling.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience with drone photography/videography a plus.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.