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Overview
The Media Producer (MP) is a member of the Media Creation Design Team, responsible for creating, managing, and delivering video and audio assets. This fast-paced and creative role requires a committed and responsible individual with strong communication and organizational skills. Leadership and motivational qualities are essential, as is the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work. Candidates should have professional-level experience collaborating on the creation of media assets and possess insight into all aspects of the media production process. The MP will also be involved in vendor, collaborator, and project management. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, takes pride in their work, and is proactive and organized with excellent communication skills. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools that will accelerate your potential and support your career growth.
What you'll do here:
The Media Producer plays a central role in the creation, editing, and delivery of media content for Cengage's online learning resources. Working both within the Media Creation Design Team-part of the larger Research, User Experience & Design Team-and across departments, the Media Producer collaborates with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely, high-quality media production. This position combines hands-on editing with project leadership, vendor coordination, and process management across multiple projects.
Collaborate with partners from Research, User Experience & Design Teams, including Visual and Motion Designers, Art Directors, UX Designers, Instructional Designers, and Researchers
Partner with Learning Designers, Media Researchers, Content Managers, and Product Managers on media needs
Manage in-house and vendor-led media production workflows
Lead project kick-off meetings and maintain accountability among team members and vendors
Participate in hands-on editing of video and audio assets
Build and maintain vendor relationships
Review vendor bids and ensure alignment with approved rates and budgets
Write and manage vendor contracts and approve invoices
Maintain accurate project status in systems such as Jira and Workfront
Ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget
Prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects independently
Deliver final media assets to Digital Production Services
Continually develop skills in vendor, stakeholder, and project management
Skills you will need here:
Candidates have had previous experience with project management in addition to hands on video and audio editing. The role requires proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite tools and having a working knowledge of all common video and audio file types and formats. Knowledge in the use of a variety of audio/visual equipment, including cameras, audio recording equipment, and lighting equipment is expected. The Media Producer has experience in a corporate environment, including leading creative media kick-off meetings, attending stand-ups and updating team members with regular project status notes, and maintaining data integrity is all shared tracking systems. The Media Producer needs the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, handling quick turnarounds as well as appropriately prioritizing ongoing assignments in a team structure and as an individual contributor. The Media Producer is detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
Bachelor's or advanced degree, certification, or relevant experience
3-5 years of videography and editing experience
3-5 years of motion graphic experience
Proficient in Premiere, After Effects, and Audition, with familiarity in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Media Encoder
Understanding of all aspects of media pre- and post-production
Experience with color grading, sound mixing, rotoscoping and compositing
Experience with camera, lighting, and sound equipment
Strong work ethic, and positive demeanor
Ability to develop effective working relationships in a remote environment
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Please note that only candidates who submit a portfolio of work examples or reel along with their resume at time of application will be considered.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.
Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or at +1 (617) 289-7917.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Compensation
At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here (https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2024/cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy/) to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy .
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
$55,000.00 - $72,000.00 USD
Cengage Group , a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms.
We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
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