University of Illinois is hiring: Instructional Media Producer in Urbana

Instructional Media Producer

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is accepting applications for an Instructional Media Producer. As part of the Instructional Media Resources (IMR) team, this position works closely with faculty, lecturers/instructors, and staff to plan and execute media production consistent with pedagogical and research goals. This position coordinates curricular media productions across teaching delivery methods and collaborates with campus media professionals to assist with the design and development of shared media resources to benefit the faculty, staff, and students at the University of Illinois. The Instructional Media Producer will champion inclusive teaching practices; ensuring diverse perspectives and student needs are reflected in pedagogical strategies and course content.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Media Design & Development:

• Meet with faculty to help design their upcoming courses and redesign existing courses. Advise faculty and instructional designers, offering creative suggestions for instructional media design, working with them on curriculum and syllabi. Provide faculty with consultation and support services in the areas of instructional media design and development.
• Produce pedagogically sound media content based on best practices for online learning. Collaborate with instructors on storyboards and planning documents to facilitate effective integration of online learning content, learning management system, slides, and student assessment.
• Direct video shoots in the studio and field. Efficiently edit videos using the standardized IMR post-production processes and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Develop documentation on instructional media strategies, appropriate uses of instructional media, and best practices.

Supervision, Project Management, Training, Communication & Research:

• Lead and manage media production for university courses and CITL projects across multiple teaching formats through pre-production with faculty/instructors, production, post-production, and delivery through campus platforms; ensuring appropriate branding, copyright, and accessibility guidelines are met.
• Collaborate in the design, development, and delivery of workshops and training to faculty and staff in the use of instructional media and educational best practices.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and meet high pedagogical and production quality standards.
• Provide real-world mentoring and training to production students where they'll need expertise in video shoots, lighting, sound, editing, and post-production.
• Assist in research on instructional media best practices, technologies and multimedia hardware/software to support teaching and learning.

Teaching & Learning Media Support:

• Provide guidance to faculty in effective uses of multimedia to more effectively run their courses, keep students engaged, and achieve better pedagogical outcomes.
• Respond to faculty and staff requests for media content, help with web-based tools for content submission.
• Work with faculty to create multimedia-based student assessments. Prepare learning aids to help students complete multimedia assessments in their courses.
• Maintain knowledge of and aptitude for evolving media forms, techniques and applications for education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy AND Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching

OR

• Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities AND Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching Bachelor's degree in media production, cinema studies, or technology-related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of successful experience in managing employees and/or students as well as project management in both studio and field settings.
• Bachelor's degree in media production, cinema studies, or technology-related field.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience (e.g., media production or educational technology).
• Demonstrated experience using the Adobe Production Suite (specifically, Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects) and multi-camera live editing with software or hardware switchers.
• Experience working in studio and field settings; applying lighting/set design, utilizing green screen keying, and operating professional camera and audio equipment for both live and scripted productions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven ability to successfully develop educational media content within learning management systems alongside instructors and subject matter experts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as in a self-directed, proactive, and creative manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Advanced post-production skills including animation, visual effects and virtual production.
• Working knowledge of emerging digital media technologies.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to occasionally travel.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3289 - Instructional Development Specialist position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The budgeted salary for this position is $58,000-$65,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 3, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. For full consideration, application materials should include a cover letter, current resume (including month/year employment dates), contact information for three professional references, and transcripts or proof of degree(s). Please ensure your resume highlights your qualifications/experience for this position. This may include professional, academic, volunteer, or other applicable experience that aligns with the responsibilities and requirements of this role.

In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through the University of Illinois jobs portal will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Steiling at steiling@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.