Senior Multimedia Specialist

Job description

Millwood Inc. Mission – for all who come in contact with Millwood to clearly see the love of Christ in all that we do.
Millwood, Inc. demonstrates and encourages industry-leading innovation (with God, all things are possible), service (serving Christ and others), stewardship (caring for our Team, suppliers, customers and resources) and sustainability (preserving God’s creation for future generations).
We serve as the single-source provider of proven load carrying, securement and damage prevention solutions, management services with or without dedicated facilities, erosion control and lumber products, all founded and built on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Millwood brings an ever-expanding portfolio of products and engineered solutions through its national footprint including over 2,000+ dedicated Team Members in 40+ locations across North America.
Millwood is committed to fulfilling its mission and the growth of 1) People, 2) Presence, 3) Products and 4) Profitability for generations of Millwood Team Members to come.
Location
This position is an in-person role located in our Vienna, OH corporate office. Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. There may be the need for infrequent travel for events.
We are not accepting applications requiring relocation for this role.
Reporting Relationships
The Senior Multimedia Specialist will report to the Communications Manager. This role has no direct reports. This role is part of the Marketing and Communications Department.
The Successful Candidate
It is important that the right Team Member for this position understands the value and importance of the role people play in building a successful organization and enhancing organizational performance and value creation. The candidate should have excellent technical skills and unquestioned personal integrity, an extremely strong work ethic and will be someone who appreciates and embraces the culture, Team, mission and values of the Company and its’ Team Members.
The right candidate will need to be a good and genuine person with high Integrity, Trust, Servitude and Discipleship along with excellent business, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills who understands the responsibilities to the families of Millwood. They must also respect what has been accomplished at the Company and can learn and add their own value and knowledge .
Position Summary
The Senior Multimedia Specialist creates, produces, edits, and manages visual and digital content that supports the organization's marketing, communications and business initiatives.
This role is responsible for creating and implementing professional video, photography, graphics, web, and other multimedia content from concept through final production. The position also maintains and utilizes multimedia production software, equipment, and digital platforms to ensure content is current, engaging, accurate, and aligned with company standards.
This senior multimedia role will be responsible for technical and complex projects, project ownership, creative leadership, and strategic responsibility. This expert level role serves as a resource to others, leads larger or higher-visibility projects, and helps establish standards and best practices for multimedia content.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Advanced Multimedia Production & AV Support (35%)
• Create complex video and multimedia projects from initial concept through final production.
• Develop advanced video production techniques, including motion graphics, animation, advanced audio editing, color correction, and visual effects as appropriate.
• Establish production standards and best practices for video, photography, graphics, and digital content.
• Evaluate new multimedia technologies, software, equipment, and production methods and recommend improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex production, editing, software, and equipment issues as appropriate.
• Provide professional audio production and AV support for company meetings, presentations, events and other organizational activities.

Develop & Communicate Marketing & Communications Content (35%)
• Create marketing and communication materials that support organizational priorities.
• Collaborate across departments to develop and implement content within project deadlines.
• Support marketing campaigns, company events, Team Member communications, and other projects.
• Create multiple multimedia projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
• Coordinate production schedules and resources required for projects.
• Communicate project status, deadlines, and potential issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensure final products meet project objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Software & Equipment (20%)
• Maintain working knowledge of video, audio, graphic design, web, and multimedia production software.
• Maintain multimedia equipment and coordinate repairs, upgrades, replacements, and inventory as needed.
• Stay current with software updates, emerging technologies, production techniques, and industry trends.
• Organize and maintain digital media files, templates, graphics, video assets, and other content libraries.

Digital Content Strategy (10%)
• Contribute to the development of digital and multimedia content strategies.
• Identify opportunities to repurpose existing content across websites, social media, internal communications, training, and marketing channels.
• Help establish standards for content organization, accessibility, metadata, file management, and digital asset utilization.
• Provide creative direction for significant marketing and communications projects.
• Develop creative concepts and recommend the appropriate format, platform, audience, and distribution method.
• Ensure consistency in visual storytelling, messaging, branding, and overall content quality.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource for multimedia production and digital content.

Skills & Competencies:
• Ability to conform and adapt to core values and culture.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with formal and conversational English. Bilingual with Spanish a plus.
• Succinct and clear written communicational skills in English.
• Detail-orientated.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated advanced experience in multimedia production and content development.
• Advanced proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and other relevant video editing, graphic design, audio, animation, and/or digital content software.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects from concept through completion.
• Strong understanding of digital content strategy, branding, audience engagement, and communication principles, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical production issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and high-visibility projects with limited supervision.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand how multimedia supports broader organizational objectives.
• Ability to work with cross functional departments.

Qualifications and Education:
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Multimedia, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Film/Video Production, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Requirements:
• 3-5 years practical experience
• Proficient in Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Microsoft Office
• Experience with Sony a7 III and Millwood’s Sony PXW-Z190 or similar video equipment preferred.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.