Job Description

Cinematographer/Creative Video Producer - CBA Online Programs, College of Business Administration

Hiring Department CBA Online Programs

Location Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID 1042070

FTE 1

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Shift Days

# of Positions 1

Workplace Type Hybrid

Posting Close Date August 3, 2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $65,000.00 - 77,000.00 / Annual Salary

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Cinematographer/Creative Video Producer serves as a key member of the unit, providing expertise and oversight to foster an effective media production environment that enhances teaching and learning initiatives at UIC Business. This position will direct the development of digital learning assets for various course modalities across a range of disciplines and audiences, and will collaborate closely with instructional designers and subject matter experts, including instructors, educational developers, and researchers, to ensure the course design process meets quality and accessibility requirements and industry standards. This role will oversee all creative aspects of the course development process, including video, graphics, animation, immersive experiences, and other learning asset types, to support the development of engaging, interactive resources that convey complex concepts and support the effective, learner-centered delivery of course competencies and/or learning objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Shoots and edits digital videos and photos, and visualizes and creates animations and graphics to enhance online courses with images for use on LMS, web, in print, in ads, and on social media, and to support visually compelling stories and high-quality instruction.
• Assists with the management of the studio, including managing the studio’s reservation process, identifying equipment and staff needed, and hiring, training, and supervising student workers and graduate hourly employees working in the department.
• Collaborates with internal and external units to provide services and ensure consistency with the college brand.
• Works closely with Marketing and Communications.
• In coordination with the instructional design team, ensure digital learning assets are created and delivered in a timely manner and according to a maintained course/program/eLearning module production calendar.
• Ensure media production follows quality standards, including those necessary for implementation of ADA/ WCAG and Title II/ADA-compliant practices.
• Identify, research, test, and select animation, motion design, digital communication, and video trends and technologies to produce innovative and effective media-enhanced courses and course components.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. 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.
2. 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:

• Certification and/or other formal training (e.g., Master’s degree).
• Experience training others in online and/or hybrid learning environments.
• 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, such as Premiere Pro.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and the latest trends and best practices for multimedia applications.
• Skilled in producing high-quality video content for various outlets, copywriting, and editing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to organize work assignments and respond quickly and effectively to challenges.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, coach, and motivate staff.
• 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).

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online
application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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 harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.