Digital Content Producer

Digital Content Producer

Company: Deakin University Australia

Job no: 565005

Work type: Full-time

Location: Flexible

Categories: Marketing and Communications

Base Campus: flexible + hybrid work arrangements

Salary: HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation

Who are we?

Since 1974, Deakin University has been a catalyst for positive change. To do this, we focus on being a progressive and responsive university that embraces ideas, change, and innovation.

Deakin has over 60,000 current students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool in Australia, and GIFT City in India. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in the state of Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Role Overview:

The Digital Content Producer is responsible for planning, filming, creating and editing videos, animated content, and digital assets to promote research initiatives, successes, and outcomes. This role will collaborate with our existing Brand and Identity Coordinator to expand our in-house digital content production capabilities.

As a Digital Content Producer, you will:

• Plan and produce high-quality videos, animations, and digital assets to effectively communicate and promote research initiatives, successes, and outcomes across various platforms.


• Work closely with the Brand and Identity Coordinator, Research Marketing team, and other stakeholders to ensure all digital content aligns with the institution’s branding and strategic objectives.


• Lead the creative process for digital content by developing concepts, storyboards, and scripts that accurately represent research initiatives and achievements.


• Utilise advanced video editing, animation, and graphic design skills to produce engaging multimedia content that resonates with both academic and external audiences.


• Coordinate the production, scheduling, and timely delivery of digital content in line with campaign timelines and promotional goals, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or


• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or


• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.


• Proven experience in digital media, multimedia production, graphic design, or a related field, with 3–5 years of demonstrated experience in producing high-quality digital content, including videos, animations, and graphics, preferably within a marketing or communication context.


• Advanced proficiency in video production (filming, editing, and post-production), animation, and motion graphics using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), with the ability to create engaging and visually appealing content for diverse platforms.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Erin Thornback (Research Marketing Manager) via email e.thornback@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

PD - Digital Content Producer - 565005.pdf

Applications for this position close on Thursday 7th of November at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 24 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 07 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time