Multimedia Specialist

Under the general supervision of the Director of Events, the Multimedia Specialist serves as the primary creative production resource for the Allegheny County Airport Authority’s Communications & Brand Department, responsible for conceiving, designing, and producing high-quality multimedia content that advances the Authority’s communications, marketing, employee engagement, and brand storytelling objectives. This versatile visual communicator emphasizes video production, supported by advanced graphic design skills and working knowledge of photography, creating engaging content across digital, social media, web, internal communications, presentations, and marketing channels. The role works closely with the Social Media Manager to execute platform‑optimized video and visual content, supports the organization’s Digital Asset Management system by organizing, tagging, and maintaining creative assets per governance standards, and provides limited event logistics and administrative coordination to ensure smooth execution of Communications & Brand initiatives.

Here is how the Multimedia Specialist will help:                                                                                               

• Serve as the primary video production resource for Communications & Brand, overseeing concept development, planning, filming, editing, and final delivery across multiple channels.

• Produce engaging multimedia content for internal and external communications, executive messaging, marketing campaigns, websites, Blue Sky News, and media distribution.

• Create short-form and real-time social media video optimized for platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

• Develop motion graphics, animations, title sequences, and other visual enhancements that strengthen storytelling.

• Design high-quality graphic assets for digital, print, presentations, signage, advertising, email campaigns, and social media.

• Ensure all video and graphic outputs align with brand standards and visual identity guidelines.

• Partner with internal departments to identify visual storytelling opportunities and translate complex topics into compelling multimedia content.

• Capture and edit photography and video for airport events, inaugurals, executive engagements, media opportunities, and community activities.

• Support live event production, including video coverage, presentation support, multimedia display content, and real-time content creation.

• Collaborate with Communications & Brand team members on integrated campaigns across internal communications, marketing, PR, and social media.

• Maintain, organize, and manage digital assets in the DAM system, ensuring proper tagging, categorization, and governance compliance.

• Support DAM best practices and train team members on uploading, tagging, categorizing, searching, and retrieving assets.

• Assist with maintenance and organization of multimedia production equipment and provide limited logistical and administrative event support.

• Serve on the Communications & Brand crisis communications response team and perform other related tasks as assigned including timely and effective multimedia content under tight deadlines.

The successful candidate for the role of Multimedia Specialist will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture: 

• Communication - Able to clearly articulate short-term vision, department goals and objectives; Collaborate effectively with peers; Able to communicate policy and strategy to team members.

• Strategic Thinking – Able to determine short-term outcomes and give guidance on how to meet goals; Able to direct and deliver plans to achieve efficient, on-time results.

• Team Builder – Able to direct and implement project objectives through “one team” approach; Focused on developing team; direct work of team through leadership and accountability; Makes informed decisions.

• Customer Centricity – Leads team to identify and improve customer experience; Directs and implements improvements that positively impacts most stakeholders.

Qualifications 

Requirements to apply for the role of Multimedia Specialist are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Broadcast Media, or a related field.

• Two to four years of professional experience in multimedia production, graphic design, video production, digital storytelling, or related creative fields.

• Proven ability to produce high‑quality graphic and video content for digital, print, web, presentations, and social media.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Experience managing creative projects from concept through delivery while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Skilled in producing and optimizing video content for social media, including short‑form and platform‑specific formats.

• Ability to develop creative assets that maintain brand consistency across multiple communication channels.

• Working knowledge of photography, including camera operation and image editing.

• Experience with Digital Asset Management systems and creating motion graphics or animations using After Effects or similar tools (preferred).

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and possess or obtain a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:   

• Strong storytelling ability with skill in translating complex information into clear, engaging visual narratives across multiple formats.

• Proven capability to produce integrated multimedia content combining video production, graphic design, and digital storytelling.

• Advanced expertise in professional video production, including concept development, scripting, storyboarding, camera operation, lighting, audio, directing, editing, and post-production.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom.

• Strong graphic design skills in typography, layout, composition, branding, and visual hierarchy for digital and print.

• Ability to design high-quality visual assets for social media, presentations, websites, marketing materials, signage, and internal communications.

• Strong understanding of motion graphics and animation principles to create dynamic visual elements.

• Demonstrated ability to create and optimize platform‑specific social media video, including short-form vertical content.

• Solid understanding of social media trends, audience engagement strategies, and best practices for digital content distribution.

• Ability to execute creative assignments under the strategic direction of the Social Media Manager while maintaining brand alignment.

• Working knowledge of photography and photo editing to support event coverage.

• Knowledge of Digital Asset Management systems and demonstrated ability to organize, tag, archive, and retrieve digital assets according to governance standards.

• Ability to incorporate feedback, adapt creative work, and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills with the ability to work independently or in team environments.

• Strong attention to detail, adaptability to changing priorities or crisis needs, proficiency in Microsoft Office, familiarity with CMS tools, and willingness to work nonstandard hours as needed.

Don’t meet every requirement? 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally list and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to understand and speak clearly in English.   

Conditions 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and outdoor weather conditions for airfield work. The employee is regularly exposed to a moderate noise level in the office work environment and is occasionally exposed to very loud noise level when giving tours and media escorting on the airfield. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or outside weather conditions. Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours or be recalled to duty up to 24 hours per day, seven days a week during emergency situations or other extensive periods.   

Drug Testing 

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening.  Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion. 

Pre-Employment Investigation  

Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks. 

Caring For Our Crew 

At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer: 

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses. 

• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys. 

• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies. 

• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in. 

• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia. 

• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. 

• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service. 

• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments. 

• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.  

About the Allegheny County Airport Authority 

The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect, connect and serve the community, inspire the industry and advance the region’s role as a world leader.  

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually to 63 direct routes. PIT’s CEO Christina Cassotis has been recognized for numerous leadership awards. In 2025, she was named Pittsburgher of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine.   

PIT recently opened a new, modernized pre-security terminal and Terminal Garage, designed for and by the people of the Pittsburgh region. This new airport represents more than a decade of planning, preparation and work from the ACAA team. It serves as the region’s front door to the world, connecting the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world.  

ACAA is an equal-opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, and veteran status.