Multimedia Specialist — IDDBA, Madison, WI

Reports to: Director of Marketing

FLSA status: Exempt

Revised: October 2026

Salary: $55,000-$65,000 Annually

Position Overview

The Multimedia Specialist [KS1] is responsible for scripting, shooting, and editing high-quality video and audio content that tells the story of IDDBA, its members, and the dairy, deli, and bakery industries. This role serves as a creative storyteller for the association, producing engaging assets for social media, advertising campaigns, digital articles, and promotional activities. Additionally, this position manages the technical production and distribution of the IDDBA podcast and collaborates closely with external media vendors to ensure comprehensive coverage of the annual IDDBA Show.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end video production, including scripting, storyboarding, filming, lighting, audio recording, and post-production editing for promotional and educational campaigns.

• Produce and engineer the IDDBA podcast, managing the recording sessions, audio editing, sound mixing, and distribution across major streaming platforms.

• Create dynamic short-form and long-form video content specifically optimized for social media platforms, website integration, and digital advertising initiatives.

• Manage on-site media production at the annual IDDBA Show, capturing b-roll, conducting interviews, and producing multiple videos to release each day.

• Partner and collaborate with third-party media vendors, agencies, and press teams to coordinate seamless coverage and asset sharing during major events.

• Develop and maintain a consistent visual and auditory brand identity across all video and audio assets, adhering to organizational standards.

• Manage and organize multimedia equipment (cameras, lighting, microphones) and maintain a structured digital archive of raw footage, projects, and finalized assets.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to align video and podcast content schedules with broader marketing campaigns, product launches, and membership drives.

• Stay current on multimedia trends, social video algorithms, and emerging production technologies to maximize content reach and audience engagement.

• Represent the association with optimism and professionalism.

• Perform other projects and duties as assigned to assist in meeting departmental and organizational goals and initiatives.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Journalism, Film/Video Production, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional work experience.

• 3+ years of professional experience in video production, editing, and audio engineering (in-house or agency experience preferred).

• Expert proficiency in professional video editing software, specifically Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.

• Strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating advanced skills in cinematography, storytelling, audio clarity, and creative pacing.

• Hands-on experience with audio production tools (e.g., Adobe Audition, Pro Tools) for podcast editing, sound design, and vocal track clean-up.

• Proficiency in motion graphics and visual effects (Adobe After Effects) to create lower-thirds, title cards, and animated transitions.

• Strong technical knowledge of production equipment, including professional DSLR/mirrorless cameras, field audio recorders, studio microphones, and 3-point lighting setups.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in scriptwriting, interviewing subjects, and collaborative storytelling.

• Ability to manage multiple production timelines simultaneously under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (Asana a plus).

• Demonstrated supportive “can-do” attitude to department and association projects.

• Demonstrate pride in your work and the association’s mission, while fostering a stronger, inclusive, and cohesive workplace and culture.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Frequent office work with regular exposure to computer screen.

• Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs of production/camera equipment.

• Ability to travel up to 20 days per year (including extensive walking/standing on the IDDBA Show floor).

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.