Job Title: Communications Broadcast and Multimedia Production Specialist

Job ID: 30261

Location: LaGuardia Community College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia's degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students. 

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility - moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond - in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing in the Division of Communications and External Affairs, the Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production (CBMP) Specialist (GRAPHIC DESIGNER) is primarily focused on graphic design, creating digital assets for video, web, and social media; collaborating with the staff photographer and videography on projects to support student recruitment, the promotion of college events, faculty and student achievements, athletics, and other college-wide initiatives. The CBMP Specialist will serve as the lead graphic designer mentoring one full-time graphic designer by providing guidance for best practices to ensure projects are completed upon deadlines and with high quality. The CBMP Specialist will be responsible for editing content, reviewing images (graphics, animation, photography, video) to support the Divisions departments and its collective efforts in marketing, communications and external affairs. 

The CBMP must be proficient in Adobe Suite Software, Animation software and must have some knowledge of photography, videography and web design to provide on-going editorial, technical, and production support and expertise. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with all members of the Communications and External Affairs Division including communications staff, social media, marketing, and other divisional staff to manage website content and digital communications to effectively help with student recruitment and retention, community engagement, and to inform the college community about events, college-wide initiatives, and programs;
• Edit content, review images (graphics, animation, photography, video) to support the Divisions departments and its collective efforts in marketing, communications and external affairs;
• Share and utilize their proficiency in Adobe Suite Software, Animation software to create visual elements for website, social media, printed materials, digital communications and marketing and external affairs announcements;
• Support in developing content for the College's digital signage system (Yodeck software); 
• Coordinate and help marketing calendars, production schedules, deadlines, and collaborate with external vendors as needed; 
• Share and utilize their knowledge of photography, videography and web design to provide on-going editorial, technical, and production support and expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Experience with design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Canva
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design using both traditional and computerized techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in computer animation, using techniques to incorporate multiple languages and visuals for educational purposes.
• Knowledge of Internet/Intranet programming including web design and layout.
• All aspects of professional video production including camera work, editing, and other production and postproduction function is a plus.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

• Provides expertise in digital and visual communications to support and advance the College's multimedia presence.
• Researches and identifies new multimedia platforms that advance College programs and initiatives
• Works closely with management to understand and produce effective message elements
• Creates and aligns various communication work products such as video, digital formats, layouts, graphics, web pages, and microsites to ensure consistency and effective messaging
• Assesses, enhances and manages the user experience on digital platforms including social media
• Collaborates with graphic designers, webmasters, and other information technology professionals to create comprehensive broadcast and multimedia communications
• Procures required internal and external resources and services and manages their utilization
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$70,238 - $79,188

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.  We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.  Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases.  Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement. 

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.  Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. 

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

June 14th, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.