UChicago

Multimedia Specialist

Chicago, IL Full time

Department

BSD PSY - Lyons Lab


About the Department

To transform mental health through compassionate, innovative interdisciplinary care, pioneering research, and the education of future leaders dedicated to advancing the well-being of individuals, families, and their communities.


Job Summary

The Sr. Graphics Arts Analyst Multimedia Specialist creates engaging visual and audio content that supports training, outreach, and communications across the organization. This role blends creativity with technical expertise, producing videos, graphics, and other multimedia materials that help learners, partners, and staff connect with content in meaningful ways. The Multimedia Specialist ensures that learning and outreach materials are visually compelling, accessible, and aligned with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

  • Produce multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and audio, to support training, outreach, and communication efforts.

  • Communicate scope, capacity, and timeline for delivery of multimedia deliverables.

  • Fulfill timeline-driven delivery of multimedia deliverables

  • Edit video and audio files to create professional, accessible materials.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop visuals for courses, live events, and online learning experiences.

  • Support the Social Media Coordinator by providing multimedia assets for posts and campaigns.

  • Work closely with the Community Engagement & Partnerships Lead, IDEA Lead, and Training & Certification team to ensure consistency and quality across projects.

  • Contribute to projects beyond core duties, such as communications and website development or maintenance.

  • Creates graphic artwork, such as charts, graphs or illustrations, for various publications, advertising materials and/or customers with moderate levels of supervision.

  • Assists in coordination of some graphic production scheduling.

  • Uses on-the-job experience to complete a variety of assignments, such as coordinating production support with outside vendors, as needed.

  • Works within processes to ensure that graphic projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the user's satisfaction. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

  • Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

  • Video and audio editing, as well as graphic design.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

  • Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Articulate, Powtoon, Final Cut, and video/audio recording equipment.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

Preferred Competencies

  • Strong project management and organizational skills.

  • Creativity and strong visual storytelling skills.

  • Excellent communication and coaching abilities.

  • Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality products on schedule.

  • Responsiveness and ability to adapt to shifting project needs.

  • Organizational skills.

  • Verbal and written communication skills.

  • Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)

  • Cover Letter (required)


When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Job Family

Communications


Role Impact

Individual Contributor


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Salary


FLSA Status

Exempt


Pay Range

$65,000.00 - $90,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.


Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.