Educational Media Design Specialist

Kern Community College District

$80K — $114K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in instructional design or related field plus two years of relevant experience.
  • Associate's degree in computer science or related field with four years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in web design/publication and multimedia applications for instruction.
  • Familiarity with multimedia authoring systems and development software/equipment.
  • Proficient in digital imaging and video production processes.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with staff to design and evaluate multimedia and web-based presentations.
  • Create multimedia packages to enhance the learning experience for students.
  • Guide staff in technology utilization for effective teaching.
  • Assist in designing web courses aligned with pedagogical practices.
  • Evaluate instructional technology tools and provide recommendations to faculty.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies in instructional media.
  • Coordinate the maintenance and installation of relevant computer equipment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Paid time off including holidays and vacation.
  • Supportive work environment focused on student success.
Full Job Description
Salary : $80,987.76 - $114,433.68 Annually
Location : Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
College: Bakersfield College
Department: Marketing & Public Relations
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Salary Range/Class: 49.0
Hours Per Week: 40
Months Per Year: 12
Assured Consideration Date: 08/20/2026
Internal Posting Information: None

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, confer with staff to design, produce, modify, and evaluate computer-based multimedia, web-based presentations, and other media applications to include audio, video, graphic, web/electronic publishing, photography, and digital imagery.
Representative Duties

Serve as a technical resource and facilitator for instructors, lab assistants, and other staff.

Design and apply computer-based and web-based multimedia and multimedia video packages to support the specific needs for technologically sophisticated products to facilitate the learning experience for students.

Serve as a resource person to staff for designing and utilizing technology in instructional settings to meet established learning objectives.

Assist in the design of web-based courses incorporating sound pedagogical practices.

Evaluate equipment, courseware, and authoring systems. Provide guidance to faculty regarding instructional strategies for integration of technology and instruction.

Maintain currency in the field of instructional media product design and emerging technologies. Develop and present workshops and tutorials on Internet and multimedia technologies for faculty and staff.

Coordinate the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of computer equipment and related peripherals as needed for the position.

Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:

Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education technology, instructional communications, computer information science, media communication or a related field and two years experience in web design/publication and application or computer-based multimedia for instructional or training purposes, including experience in using courseware, multimedia authoring systems, development and production software/equipment, digital imaging, audio and video.

OR

Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree in computer science or a related field and two additional years of qualifying experience (see above for qualifying experience) for a total of four years experience.
Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF
Media product design principles and practices.
Learning styles and environments.
Teaching methodologies.
Computer-based multimedia technologies.
Web/electronic publishing.
Video technologies; and software including web development, word processing, graphic packages, authoring, spreadsheet, data base, and multimedia specific packages for a variety of platforms.

ABILITY TO
Manipulate electronic equipment to design and produce multimedia, web and video packages, including digital editing and production organization.
Maintain records and make technical reports as required.
Organize projects.
Meet deadlines.
Research and work independently.
Explain complex technical and quantitative information to general audiences and individuals.
Learn new skills as required by the changes in technology.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work cooperatively with faculty, students and other staff members both individually and in group settings.
Supervise and train assigned staff.
Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.
  • Completed online application for employment
  • Current resume
  • Letter of interest (cover letter)
  • List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
  • Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.

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