What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Storyteller - Strategic Marketing & Communication position at University of Illinois Chicago?
Hiring Department: Strategic Marketing & Communication
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1033272
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: M-F 9-5
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting Close Date: 4/23/2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $58,000.00 - 65,000.00 / Annual Salary (Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints).
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
The Digital Storyteller is a multimedia and interdisciplinary strategic videographer for Strategic Marketing and Communications at the University of Illinois Chicago. The purpose of this position is to plan, produce, and edit original video content that enhances the university's storytelling efforts across digital platforms. This role focuses on capturing dynamic video and photography content that highlights the UIC experience, including student life, research breakthroughs, academic achievements, and community engagement initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1033272
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: M-F 9-5
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting Close Date: 4/23/2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $58,000.00 - 65,000.00 / Annual Salary (Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints).
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
The Digital Storyteller is a multimedia and interdisciplinary strategic videographer for Strategic Marketing and Communications at the University of Illinois Chicago. The purpose of this position is to plan, produce, and edit original video content that enhances the university's storytelling efforts across digital platforms. This role focuses on capturing dynamic video and photography content that highlights the UIC experience, including student life, research breakthroughs, academic achievements, and community engagement initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Create and execute original, high-quality, strategic, branded video and photo content as assigned.
- Conceptualize and produce high-level video projects for marketing, external editorial media, social engagement channels, and other initiatives supporting student recruitment, student success, research, community engagement, training, brand messaging, advertising, and executive communications.
- Assist with all aspects of video production, including scouting locations, managing drone operations, and overseeing music selection and video editing.
- Understand the range and nature of all video distribution channels used by Strategic Marketing and Communications, and use that information to guide the creative process and final deliverables.
- Identify and analyze target audiences for video campaigns and communications, using this information to inform the creative process and relevance of captured content.
- Study, adapt, and incorporate contemporary video production techniques to maintain a fresh, current, and authentic visual identity that supports the UIC brand
- Stay current by keeping abreast of developments and changes in video storytelling, industry trends, technological innovations in both video creation and consumption, as well as workflow and asset management.
- Take responsibility for the care and maintenance of video production equipment.
- Assist with enhancing and maintaining a video digital asset management system.
- Aid in the maintenance, organization, metadata tagging, and sourcing of Strategic Marketing and Communications’ video asset management system and archive. Partner and coordinate with campus stakeholders to curate and implement a university-wide approach and system.
- Support Strategic Marketing and Communications staff and campus partners in navigating the video archive and retrieving collective video assets for various campus messaging needs.
- Serve as a visible member of the university community and provide assistance in video production trends.
- Maintain consistent communication with video and communication team members to help them understand video trends and demonstrate how these trends can enhance the university's visual brand.
- Assist with multimedia efforts to train and provide resources and best practices for visual storytelling through branded video styles to key communications staff both within Strategic Marketing and Communications and across campus.
- Manage an annual calendar for scouting and shooting video content across the 16 schools and colleges while being informed and engaged with campus events, such as commencement and convocation, and coordinating with other campus videographers.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in film/video production, cinematography, radio and television, documentary film production, photojournalism, communications, graphic design, or a closely related field to the position.
- One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in areas including non-linear video editing, motion graphics, video lighting and composition, camera operation, graphics design, audio recording, video production, or a closely related professional area.
- Experienced in filming, editing, and using drone and music elements to enhance storytelling.
- Skilled in creating high-quality video content for marketing, media, and social channels.
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Salary : $58,000 - $65,000
