Date Posted: 07/16/2026
Req ID: 49428
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC: Business Development
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00059645
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
About us:
The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.
The Department of Business Development provides the following services:
- Academic Printing and Custom Publishing Services
- Retail & Conference Services
- Food and Beverage Services
- TCard Services
- Internal Events Services
- Miller Lash House Services
The department also manages the relationship with the U of T Bookstore and the N'sheemaehn Child Care Centre on campus.
Our department is broad in scope and our collective goal is to provide quality services that satisfy the multi-faceted needs of our, students, faculty, staff and external clients. We continually evaluate the effectiveness of our existing services, makes changes as required, and look for new business opportunities and services that can contribute to life at UTSC.
Your opportunity:
Under the general direction of the Marketing and Communications Strategist, and working collaboratively with partners across the department, the Digital Media Specialist is an accomplished storyteller with extensive experience creating engaging and compelling video and photographic content that brings the Department of Business Development's diverse operations to life.
The incumbent works with a variety of project partners and internal stakeholders to assess needs and objectives, and then storyboards, coordinates, captures, edits, and packages content into multiple formats for distribution across a range of channels.
The incumbent is detail-oriented, highly organized, and deadline-driven, with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing timelines. The Digital Media Specialist thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently produces high-quality work while adhering to established brand standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
Overseeing production processes to ensure production objectives are attained
Planning and developing pre-production video ideas into outlines, scripts, and story boards
Conceptualizing, organizing and executing production content and activities
Implementing production activities according to plans and schedules
Directing faculty, staff, students, and actors during video shoots and/or audio recordings
Editing post-production audio and/or visual material
Maintaining a repository of digital media records
Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance
Essential Qualifications:
Advanced College Diploma (3 years) with a focus in Digital Media, Multimedia, Videography, Broadcasting, or other related field, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience with video production and video editing.
Demonstrated experience in coordinating and executing a variety of video productions, preferably in a post-secondary setting.
Experience editing video content to align with user specifications with excellent attention to detail.
Experience advising on audio recording process and techniques.
Experience adhering to brand identity guidelines.
Experience maintaining a repository of digital content using various tools and platforms.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with instructors, learners and staff and the ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Advanced skills in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Advanced skills in content management and publishing tools (e.g. OneDrive, SharePoint, Box, MyMedia, YouTube, Vimeo or similar) and in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g. Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Audition, Media Encoder).
Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
Assets (Nonessential):
Experience with livestreaming and virtual event technologies (such as Zoom, YouTube, or similar).
Experience working with a Learning Management System.
Experience working in a higher education setting and an understanding of university structure.
To be successful in this role you will be:
Approachable
Efficient
Meticulous
Multi-tasker
Organized
Possess a positive attitude
Notes:
This role is not currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.
Closing Date: 07/27/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 - $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected].
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