Job: Media Producer / The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks an experienced Media Producer to lead the development, presentation and implementation of public-facing digital technologies and educational multimedia to support the Museum’s collection, exhibitions and related activities. Media projects may include media-rich digital resources, interactive installations, video and audio tours. The Media Producer is a full-time, permanent, exempt position, reporting to the Chief Officer of Digital Media. 

The Media Producer oversees digital media projects from conception through completion, serving as the primary contact for internal and external parties. The Media Producer creates and executes project proposals, specifications, and budgets; develops and manages multiple concurrent project plans; helps to shape and define the experience of the Museum visitor—both physical and virtual; and ensures quality and consistency across media product lines.  The Media Producer serves as media project team leader, working with content creators, designers, media specialists, external contractors, and editors, and production staff. The Media Producer is responsible for creating media that meets the interpretative goals of curatorial and education staff, along with objectives from other stakeholders.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience and Skills:

• 5 years experience in educational media production, visual or moving image arts, digital communications, or related field, is required.
• Strong project management, communication, collaborative, and organizational abilities are essential.
• Currency with new developments in multimedia solutions, technologies, delivery, and UI design is ideal.
• Must have solid experience developing and managing budgets and project plans.
• Ability to supervise and work with video crews and audio engineers is required.
• Must be able to produce multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Energy, enthusiasm, initiative, and innovation are key qualities for this position.

Knowledge and Education:

• BA or BS required; advanced degree with a concentration in digital media, digital communications, visual or moving image arts, desired
• Technical familiarity and expertise with media editing tools and software, such as Final Cut Pro, is necessary. 

Individuals interested in career opportunities in the Museum should email a résumé and cover letter (as attachments in MS Word format) specifying position title in the subject line to: 

employoppty@metmuseum.org

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.