Multimedia Specialist

Mathematica is a nationally recognized research organization that conducts social policy studies on health care, disability, education, welfare, nutrition, and related topics. Our mission is to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the work we do for our clients, which include federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private foundations.

We currently have an opening for a multimedia specialist. As a multimedia specialist, you will be a member of the communications team in our Princeton, NJ, headquarters. We offer our employees a stimulating, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee ownership. We provide generous paid time off and an on-site fitness center.

Duties of the position:
- Work with staff, clients, and external vendors to conceptualize, plan, and establish expectations and needs for a variety of video and multimedia products, providing design and technical advice
- Plan and deploy webcasts for major events, using WebEx and other online conferencing technologies, recommending audiovisual enhancements and adjustments for in-person and web events
- Design graphic solutions to visual problems; create storyboards, prototypes, flow diagrams, sample screens, site maps, and other products to communicate information architecture, navigation, and other elements during design phase
- Produce video/multimedia products for internal and external audiences, including authoring, testing, and production for Section 508 compliance and correct rendering in multiple browsers
- Provide direction in the creation of new interfaces and interactive products delivered on different platforms, including PC and Mac monitors, iPads, televisions, mobile phones, and other devices
- Ensure that all products conform with corporate visual identity guidelines and style
- Bachelor's degree in multimedia graphic design, visual communications, or liberal arts
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an online publishing environment and/or website/graphic design experience
- A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be substituted for the above requirements
- Experience with project management and planning with both internal and external collaborators and vendors
- Experience with Section 508 guidelines
- Knowledge of latest multimedia technologies including webinar hosting, planning, and execution
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite CS5, Captivate, and Camtasia
- Experience with CSS, HTML, Javascript, Flash, and similar tools for web design and management
- Experience with video and audio production software such as Adobe Premiere and Soundbooth
- Ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgment
- Marketing or instructional design background helpful