Media Production Coordinator

Please note that this role closing at 11:59pm on February 3, 2026.

Report to: Communications & Advertising Director   

Term: August - April     

Rate:  B4     10-12 hours 

There is very little as important as how we communicate with the student body. From the administrative or department level, the messages we send need to be clear, consistent and professional. 

The Marketing and Communications department coordinates all marketing and advertising campaigns with the MSU, and develops long-term marketing strategies for the MSU.  The department plays a significant role in the creation and consolidation of the MSU’s public image and will work to increase communication between the MSU, the students of McMaster University, and the external community. 

General Scope of Duties 

Responsible for the development and creation of digital media content for MSU services, committees, and the Board of Directors. Content creation can include videography, photography, and other media production formats. The Digital Media Specialist organizes, coordinates and produces content at the direction of the Marketing & Communications department. Liaises with services, departments, students and other University stakeholders to ensure timely competition of multiple projects. Attend on and off-campus events to record, photograph and document such events. Transports and operates production equipment for field and studio productions. Duties include but are not limited to; video design and editing, photography and photo editing, and as well as new mediums of digital media production.  

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Training and Experience 

• Competent on Windows PC platforms.  


• Previous experience in marketing, advertising, mass communication, public relations, or other related fields  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Must have skills related to photography, videography and digital content creation  


• High degree of skill with industry standard programs, specifically Adobe Creative Suite i.e. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premier Pro, and any other relevant web or print design-based programs.  


• Must be able to work with Windows based workstations.  


• Creativity required to meet client demands  


• Must have organizational & time management skills.  


• Must be personable and flexible enough to deal effectively with a wide demographic and skill set  


• Strong computer background is preferred.  


• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to deal with a variety of different individuals including clients, students, peers, and superiors.   

Effort 

• Responsible for design and production jobs of varying sizes throughout the year 


• Must be able to receive direction and work independently with firm deadlines  


• Meet regularly with the Director of Marketing and Communication to receive feedback/changes, review upcoming events, assignments and communication strategies


• Maintain a positive image of the MSU by displaying high standards of service, integrity, punctuality, and professionalism  

Working Conditions 

• Office environment  


• Long periods of time are spent sitting at a desk and focusing on small details.


• Must be able to work effectively and creatively through constant interruptions of varying severity.  


• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work.


• Event coverage may be outdoors or offsite  

Equipment 

• Computer & editing software  


• Videography equipment   


• Camera, lenses, external flash, tripod, microphones  


• Meridian phone system  


• Printer