Cinematographer/creative Video Producer

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time

**Cinematographer/Creative Video Producer - Communications, College of Nursing**

**Hiring Department**: Communications

**Location**: Chicago, IL USA

**Requisition ID**: 1025405

**Posting Close Date**: June 19, 2024

**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. 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 employee in this position is responsible for planning, filming, and editing creative video content across multiple mediums for a variety of initiatives, as well as for shooting still photographs when required. They produce compelling content from concept to finished product, delivering a polished, final product ready for use on a variety of digital, social, broadcast and print platforms.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Leads the planning and execution of video and photo shoots, which includes identifying locations, shooting, and editing captured video or photography
- Contributes innovative ideas to tell concise, visually compelling stories in video and photography to be shared on the website, in print, and on social media
- Edits submitted photos and video content as needed
- Manages inventory and archives of video and photographic assets for the college
- Co-manages college’s Instagram account
- Assists in determining equipment needed, project timelines, and budgets
- In partnership with graphic designer, visualizes and creates motion graphics for social media use
- On occasion, researches and acquires archival footage and photographs for use in productions telling the college’s story
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications Required**:
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- 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.

NOTE: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Knowledge of trends in the industry, and techniques and principles of camera operations, staging, lighting, audio recording and formatting of studio and location video shoots.
- Knowledge of various video production and editing software programs.
- Skill in producing high-quality video content for various outlets, copywriting, and editing.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to produce and create exciting audio-visual content.
- Ability to multitask and work in a team-oriented and fast paced environment.
- Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks (attention to detail).
- 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

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