Digital Imaging Specialist I (Video Production Specialist)

Digital Imaging Specialist I (Video Production Specialist)

Hiring Department: Videography

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1027342

Shift: Days

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, weekends varies.

Workplace Type: Hybrid schedule

Salary Range: Up to $31.79/Hourly Wage, commensurate with internal equity

Posting Close Date: February 14, 2025

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

The Student Affairs Digital Imaging Specialist I assist in the creation of student and field based video production, including the planning, filming, editing, live streaming, sound mixing, graphic design to prepare and produce digital moving images for multimedia applications, electronic presentations and output to film.

The Digital Imaging Specialist workday is incorporated into computer-based presentations, slides, web pages, ad video/television productions.

Coordinates crews (both staff and talent), design sets and lighting, and assists in preproduction. Under administrative direction from the Digital Imaging Specialist II, to coordinate daily activities in programming, operations, and/or on-air promotions for various video channels and to assist in its management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the operation of digital imaging, livestream and video equipment to capture a variety of subjects (people, landscape, architectural, university departments, and UIC events).

• Provides post-production and edits digital images/video into final format to ensure quality control, and uploads to secure servers.

• Conceptualizes and delivers motion graphic animations that will elevate content distribution across all platforms.

• Facilitate the creation of motion graphics for UIC digital signage systems, marketing campaigns, partnership elements, and multi-platform content. Performs green screen keying.

• Facilitate the maintenance, repair, and replacement of imaging/video equipment.

• Facilitates the maintenance of digital image/video inventory and archives; orders and maintains inventory of digital imaging apparatus and supplies.

• Manage day-to-day office operations. Interview, hire, orient, lead, mentor and evaluate staff to meet departmental and organizational needs.

• Creates, modifies, and customizes motion graphic packages, templates, and toolkits.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Any one or any combination totaling 1 year (12 months) from any of the following categories:

A. Credit for progressively more advanced college course work that would lead to a Bachelor’s degree in a communications production related field

• 60 semester hours or an Associate’s degree or higher equals 1 year (12 months)

B. Progressively more responsible work experience and/or on the job training that provided knowledge of advanced practices and methods of digital imaging and processing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating animations and motion graphics with working knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro is preferred.

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. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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