Multimedia Technician

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

This role provides technical support activities in the development and execution of a wide range of design projects. Works within defined processes and procedures to develop design standards and concepts for University advertising and communications materials. Completes a variety of assignments, as needed. The 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

• Produces multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and audio, to support training, outreach, and communication efforts.
• Communicates scope, capacity, and timeline for delivery of multimedia deliverables.
• Fulfills timeline-driven delivery of multimedia deliverables.
• Edits video and audio files to create professional, accessible materials.
• Collaborates with colleagues to develop visuals for courses, live events, and online learning experiences.
• Supports the Social Media Coordinator by providing multimedia assets for posts and campaigns.
• Works closely with the Community Engagement and Partnerships Lead, IDEA Lead, and Training and Certification team to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Contributes 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 some on-the-job experience to complete a variety of assignments, such as coordinating production support with outside vendors, as needed.
• Works within defined processes to ensure that graphic projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the user's satisfaction.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience:

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

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Technical expertise in video and audio editing, as well as graphic design.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Articulate, Powtoon, Final Cut, and video/audio recording equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

Preferred Competencies

• Creativity and strong visual storytelling skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
• Adapt to shifting project needs.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Work independently and as part of a cross-disciplinary collaborative team.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills with customer service focus.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Sit for short or extended time periods.
• Extensively use computer.
• Inspect architectural plans, keyboarding, bending, stooping to reach files, light lifting, standing. 

Applications Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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

Hourly

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Pay Range

$24.04 - $31.25

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.

 

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