Multimedia Coordinator

Full-time Support Staff
Sugar Grove Campus

Hybrid Option: Yes
Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here – join us today

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college's culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Multimedia Coordinatorwill utilize videography, photography and animation to conceptualize and createvisual stories that inform and engagekey audiences in support of the college's strategic goals.

Responsibilities
Record long and short form video content such asprogrammatic videos, interviews and testimonials. television commercials,special events and other promotional videos for the purposes of enhancing thecollege's reputation and driving enrollment. This includes directing talenton-site, coordinating with crew members, selecting appropriate camera anglesand lighting, and ensuring all visual and audio elements align to produce thehighest-quality final product.

Complete the pre-production process including proposing ideas for video content and the most appropriate format based on audiences and objectives. This includes meeting with internal stakeholders to discuss the goals and project requirements, and developing and maintaining a production schedule to ensure deadlines are met.

Complete all projects in post-production. This includes editing video and audio footage, creating and inserting graphics, adding music or sound effects, and distributing the content to the appropriatechannels and stakeholders. This also includes ensuring that the video elements are on-brand, formatted for various media platforms, and archived appropriately.

Capture photos of college events, activities and programs, along with planning and executing staged photoshoots. Process, edit, distribute, keyword, and archive the images.

Responsible for remaining current on trends within the industry and bringing those trends to the college. This includes an understanding of YouTube, along with Tik Tok, Instagram, and other platforms.

Utilize industry animation tools to create animated videos from concept to final product.

In collaboration with the college's IT Department, assist in the live-streaming of college events

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field required or Associate degree in Multimedia Production, Film, Digital Media, or Marketing plus a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience required.

A minimum of two (2) years of professional videography and photography experience is required.

Experience in a marketing department or agency environment is a plus.

Experience With Photography As Well As Videography Required.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite required, with an emphasis on Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects. Knowledge of DaVinci a plus.

Looking for a creative self-starter who thrives on belonging to, and showcasing the many stories of, a dynamic and diverse campus community.

Strong understanding of output specifications (file formats, aspect ratios, compression settings, color profiles) for web, social media, and print.

Has the ability and desire to learn and implement new technology related to all elements of visual media.

Must be able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, remain flexible with shifting projects, and be highly organized with a strong focus on meeting deadlines and effective project management.

Please Attach The Following Documents When Applying

• Cover Letter-Yes
• Resume-Yes
• References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
• Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Position Details
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Grant Funded: No

Compensation Range:

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications.

Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Work Hours: 40

Testing: No

Targeted Hire Date: 2/16/2026

Benefits: Click to See Benefits Page

Special Instructions: During the application process, you will have the opportunity to upload samples of photo and video work, copies of transcripts or certifications, as well as references. Official transcripts are only required to be submitted as part of the background check process if a candidate is selected.
EOE, including disability and veteran