Multimedia Assistant

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Multimedia Services Manager, Live Events, the Multimedia Specialist performs a variety of technical duties related to the production, setup, and distribution of audiovisual materials and equipment as well as the editing of communication material that promote McGill’s research, teaching, innovation, and accomplishments. The incumbent assists with video projects, providing creative input as needed. They provide technical guidance to clients on equipment use and perform routine equipment maintenance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides technical audio-visual support.

• Receives client requests, verifies equipment availability, arranges for unit services, and maintains media assets and project-related information. Provides clients with information on unit policies and procedures, service availability, and the proper use of equipment.

• Assists with shoot logistics, media assets and other project particulars with clients. Ensure that projects meet established timelines and specifications.

• Prepares, installs, sets up, and demonstrates audio-visual equipment, including motion picture, slides, and video/data projectors, public address systems, audio/video players, laptop computers and peripherals.

• Edits a range of video types.

• Integrates graphics in accordance with McGill’s visual identity guidelines.

• Works with faculty members to adapt PowerPoint presentations for use in video productions.

• Creates relevant metadata records and upload videos to social media platforms.

• Provides professional expertise on post-production software solutions and best-practice industry trends.

• Maintains the unit’s archive and help organize digital media assets.

• Maintains the equipment storage area and ensures the work area is clean, organized, and secure.

• Picks up and delivers equipment and assists with the construction and modification of audiovisual facilities, as required.

• The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative of the position and are not intended to be exhaustive. The incumbent may be assigned other related duties consistent with the nature and classification of the position.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Knowledge of video-editing and motion-graphics tools and techniques.
• Organizational skills and ability to work within established timelines and procedures.
• Valid Quebec Class 5 driver's license

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

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McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].