Digital Media Producer - Gies College of Business

$58,000 - $64,000/Yr

University of Illinois - Urbana, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Urbana, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Digital Media Producer at Gies College of Business is responsible for creating high-quality media content that translates faculty expertise and course objectives into engaging instructional videos for online education. This role involves collaboration with faculty, Learning Designers, and Graphics & Motion Designers, overseeing projects from inception to completion, and mentoring junior staff. The position requires adherence to branding and accessibility standards while producing a variety of media content, including promotional and training videos.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instructional media design projects from inception to completion, maintaining media files and project tracking documents.
• Collaborate with faculty on storyboards, scripts, and planning documents to integrate online learning content effectively.
• Serve as lead producer on course development and redesign projects, as well as specialized video projects.
• Provide consultation and support to faculty on content creation and video production techniques.
• Supervise and mentor hourly Digital Media staff and junior producers, conducting regular one-on-one meetings.
• Lead the development of internal documentation and faculty-facing resources related to media production processes.
• Follow production schedules and provide regular updates to supervisors regarding project progress.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education, educational psychology, humanities, media production, or a closely related field, or a Baccalaureate degree with additional experience.
• Six months of experience in professional writing, audiovisual design, educational programming, or related fields, or eighteen months with a Baccalaureate degree.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency with non-linear video editing software.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's or terminal degree in media production or a related field.
• Experience in higher education media development.
• Experience with XML files for project management between editing software.
• 1 year of supervisory experience in a media production environment.
• Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro.

Benefits

• Paid leave and holidays
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work options