Story and Multimedia Producer

The University of Maine is seeking a storyteller and video creator to bring the energy, people and impact of our campus to life through social-first video. This is a full-cycle creator roleideal for a video journalist, content creator or social media reporter who wants to own stories from idea to impact. Youll pitch, report, shoot, host, edit and publish original content that captures everything from breakthrough research and major events to the everyday moments that define life at UMaine.

This is not a behind-the-scenes roleyoull be on camera, shaping stories in real time and building a strong, visible portfolio seen across platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Working as part of a collaborative content team within the Division of Marketing and Communications, youll create short-form video that feels authentic, engaging and built for how audiences consume content today, helping define how a major research university shows up in the world. Typical hiring range for this position is $54,000 to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, broadcast journalism, film, digital media or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in video journalism, social media reporting or multimedia production.
• Demonstrated ability to produce end-to-end video content independently.
• Strong on-camera presence and interviewing skills.
• Solid video shooting, lighting and audio skills.
• Experience in a newsroom, broadcast or digital-first reporting environment.
• Familiarity with short-form social video trends and best practices.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel locally.
  

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to Apply and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) two written story samples
4.) two video samples (could be links to social media reels or TikToks)

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on May 15, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling ..., or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/ .
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