Team Lead, Media Production, University Relations

Summary

The media production team lead executes and provides leadership in the development, implementation, and delivery of innovative, effective, and reliable audio and visual products and services that support the university’s reputation, priorities, and strategic goals. This role coordinates media production activities, leads project workflows and resources, and supports the successful delivery of communications initiatives.

The lead guides and mentor's media production staff while fostering employee engagement and professional growth. Working closely with university stakeholders and communications teams across campus, this role promotes and celebrates the university’s people, initiatives, and achievements through impactful internal and external communications. The lead also supports branding consistency, strategic communications planning, and contributes to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and delivers effective and reliable audio and visual products and services that advance the university’s reputation and visual identity.

Develops and maintains key relationships with internal stakeholders across the university.

Mentors, coaches, and provides guidance to a team of media production professionals in operational and strategic matters.

Liaises with leadership on emerging issues, team opportunities, and workforce planning.

Provides recommendations on team learning and professional development opportunities and assists with planning initiatives.

Shares learnings and promotes knowledge transfer, including reporting on communications and channel effectiveness to support continuous improvement.

Coordinates project workflows and allocates resources to support communications initiatives.

Coordinates and facilitates regular meetings with media production team members.

Works with administrative staff and leadership to address scheduling, budgeting, and operational matters.

Participates in planning activities and initiatives that support university-wide communications goals.

Assesses and leads the development and creation of innovative multimedia projects with campus and external partners.

Coordinates and oversees all phases of production and post-production to deliver high-quality media content, including the development of workplans, timelines, service and equipment requirements and estimates, as well as all required documentation from projection initiation to delivery.

Research and applies emerging audio and video technologies to media production and delivery.

Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment, and models these behaviours across the institution.

Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement.

Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in marketing, including strategic communications planning and implementation, preferably within a post-secondary, academic, or similar environment.
• Experience providing team leadership and mentoring others.
• Experience in media production or a related field is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving, strategic thinking, and creative thinking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify opportunities and analyze data to support decision-making.
• Knowledge of post-secondary or academic communications practices is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.