Assistant or Associate Digital Media Producer - Gies College of Business

Overview The Digital Media Team is responsible for translating faculty expertise and course learning objectives into high-quality media content for asynchronous delivery. This role shares responsibility for the pre-production, principal photography, and post-production phases of video production related to assigned projects. Works closely with faculty members to facilitate a final, edited deliverable that adheres to branding and accessibility standards. Teaching and Learning The Digital Media Team is responsible for translating faculty expertise and course learning objectives into high-quality media content for asynchronous delivery. This role shares responsibility for the pre-production, principal photography, and post-production phases of video production related to assigned projects. Works closely with faculty members to facilitate a final, edited deliverable that adheres to branding and accessibility standards. Duties & Responsibilities Assistant Digital Media Producer Contributes to hands-on media production work related to online course design and development. Under the guidance of a Senior Digital Media Producer, partners with Gies faculty, Learning Designers, and Graphics & Motion Designers to produce instructional video content for Gies College of Business’s online educational portfolio. Associate Digital Media Producer Leads and contributes to media production work related to online course design and development. Independently or under the guidance of a Senior Digital Media Producer, partners with Gies faculty, Learning Designers, and Graphics & Motion Designers to produce instructional video content for Gies College of Business’s online educational portfolio. Onboards and trains hourly employees and contributes toward team-wide continuous improvement initiatives. Duties & Responsibilities – General Coordinate instructional media design projects from inception to completion and maintain a large volume of media files and project tracking documents. Collaborate with faculty and Digital Media team members on storyboards, scripts, PowerPoint slides/Edit Decision Lists (multi-column scripts), and planning documents to facilitate effective integration of online learning content. Offer video-driven creative design suggestions that are part of the collaborative development of the course’s curriculum plan and syllabus. Serve as co-producer on standard Teaching & Learning development projects, including new course development, course redesign, and curation of existing content. Complete post-production editing: compiling raw footage and visuals into polished video drafts, and incorporate feedback from faculty, Learning Designers, and Quality Control staff to refine drafts into final video deliverables. Provide faculty with basic consultation and support around faculty-generated content such as home studio setups, simple field recordings, and basic video editing software. Follow course production schedules and deadlines set by development sub-unit and/or other members of leadership. Provide regular progress updates to direct supervisor; alert direct supervisor, Project Manager, and relevant sub-unit members of any anticipated or realized delays in production. Attend and contribute to standing team and project status meetings. Participate in professional development Other duties as assigned Associate Digital Media Producer Duties & Responsibilities – Design & Development Coordinate instructional media design projects from inception to completion, and maintain a large volume of media files and project tracking documents. Responsible for the coordination between media production and instructional design. Collaborate with faculty and Digital Media team members on storyboards, scripts, PowerPoint slides/Edit Decision Lists (multi-column scripts), and planning documents to facilitate effective integration of online learning content. Offer video-driven creative design suggestions that are part of the collaborative development of the course’s curriculum plan and syllabus. Instructions & Production – Development Serve as lead producer or co-producer on standard or moderately complex Teaching & Learning development projects, including new course development, course redesign, and curation of existing content. Complete post-production editing: compiling raw footage and visuals into polished video drafts, and incorporate feedback from faculty, Learning Designers, and Quality Control staff to refine drafts into final video deliverables. Provide faculty with comprehensive consultation and support around faculty-generated content such as home studio setups, simple field recordings, self-service studio training, and basic through intermediate video editing software. Training & Documentation Onboard and train new hourly Digital Media staff Assist and provide feedback on the development and maintenance of internal and external process documentation Develop and maintain documentation related to faculty self-recording and self-publishing of media content. Communication Follow course production schedules and deadlines set by development sub-unit and/or other members of leadership. Provide regular progress updates to direct supervisor; alert direct supervisor, Project Manager, and relevant sub-unit members of any anticipated or realized delays in production. Attend and contribute to standing team and project status meetings. Other Duties Participate in professional development Other duties as assigned Additional Physical Demands – Assistant and Associate Position involves frequently moving and placing boxes that weigh more than 50 lbs. Field recordings and occasional live events may require the ability to stand and move around for extended periods of time. Minimum Qualifications Assistant – One year of experience required in non-linear video editing, motion graphics, video lighting and composition, camera operation, graphics design, audio recording, video production, or related area. Bachelor’s degree in film/video production or a closely related field. Master’s Degree substitution may count for one year of work experience. Associate – Two years of professional work experience in non-linear video editing, motion graphics, video lighting and composition, camera operation, graphics design, audio recording, video production, or related area. Demonstrated experience developing video lectures/courses in a higher education setting. Demonstrated experience with non-linear video editing software and video recording hardware/workflows. Preferred Qualifications Assistant – Master’s degree preferred; safety practices for cameras/lights; green screen chroma key; collaboration with faculty; Title II Accessibility Standards experience. Associate – Extensive cross-collaboration experience; Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Assistant – Familiarity with Frame.io, video switching/recording hardware (Vmix, BlackMagic); ability to work independently or as part of a team; familiarity with Media Asset Management; familiarity with Sony & BlackMagic cameras. Associate – Advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder; deadline tracking with project management tools (e.g., Asana). Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5014 - Cinematographer/Creative Video Producer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. Start date as soon as possible after search close date. Salary: Assistant Digital Media Producer $54,000–$56,000; Associate Digital Media Producer $58,000–$60,000. Hybrid options may be available; onsite at UIUC campus as needed. Application Procedures & Deadline Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 14, 2026. Apply via the Apply Now button. Required transcripts or credentials must be provided if requested. For more information, contact lsrice@illinois.edu or 217-333-2137. Submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio or reel with your application. About the University: UIUC is a flagship public university with a broad mission and strong benefits; the institution is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with applicable laws. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations. Requisition ID: 1034590 | Job Category: Technical | Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr