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Multimedia Coordinator

Becker Friedman Institute for Economics at the University of Chicago (BFI)

Chicago, ILHybridPosted 2 days ago$24.00 - $26.00/hour
Full TimeEntry LevelOthers / Cross FunctionalAcademic
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Summary

A vital member of Court Theatre's marketing team, the Multimedia Coordinator plays a key role supporting the creation of engaging and on-brand visual content across a variety of mediums and platforms to support programming and institutional goals across the organization. This role blends creativity with technical expertise, assisting in the production of videos, graphics, and other multimedia materials.

Job description

Job Summary

A vital member of Court Theatre's marketing team, the Multimedia Coordinator plays a key role supporting the creation of engaging and on-brand visual content across a variety of mediums and platforms to support programming and institutional goals across the organization. This role blends creativity with technical expertise, assisting in the production of videos, graphics, and other multimedia materials.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with the successful planning, production, and execution of multimedia content with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, including artists, administrative staff, and external vendors.
  • Creates graphics for Court's marketing materials, including brochures, postcards, print and digital ads, website, and signage.
  • Assists with layout of Court's production program books, preparing final layouts for print.
  • Creates business cards, letterhead, and other print materials to support administration.
  • Assists in creating materials for Court Theatre Engagement, Education, Artistic, and other departments as needed.
  • Shoots and edits video content including trailers for productions, interviews with artists, gala videos, and content for social media.
  • Captures high-quality photo and video content at productions, events, and behind-the-scenes activities for use across Court's social media channels and marketing platforms.
  • Coordinates professional photoshoots, including assisting with decision making about photo shoot locations and costuming, and managing logistics with photographer and actors.
  • Maintains established brand guidelines and supports staff in adhering to them.
  • Maintains existing digital and social media accounts (including routine website maintenance).
  • May identify new and emerging social media outlets for communicating to specific audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Executing marketing communications.
  • Background in a theatre or other nonprofit arts organization.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Proficient in HTML and CSS for developing and styling web pages.
  • Proficiency with WordPress content management system.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Familiarity with timeline and tracking with project management software.
  • Strong graphic design and video editing skills.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Cultural competence, celebrating diversity and inclusion.
  • Passion for the performing arts.

Working Conditions

Court administrative employees may set a partial remote schedule with approval. Must be physically present in Court Theatre's Hyde Park facilities for meetings, select performances and events, including occasional nights/weekends.

Requirements

  • College or university degree in related field
  • Less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Proficient in HTML and CSS
  • Proficiency with WordPress content management system
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Familiarity with project management software
  • Strong graphic design and video editing skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off

Company overview

The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics at the University of Chicago (BFI) is a premier economic research institute dedicated to advancing the frontiers of economic knowledge through rigorous research and intellectual exchange. Named after Nobel laureates Gary Becker and Milton Friedman, the institute brings together leading economists from the University of Chicago and around the world to address fundamental economic questions and policy challenges. BFI serves as a hub for cutting-edge research across various economic disciplines, including macroeconomics, microeconomics, behavioral economics, and public policy. The institute organizes conferences, workshops, and seminars that foster collaboration among scholars, policymakers, and practitioners. Through its research initiatives and educational programs, BFI contributes significantly to economic theory and evidence-based policy analysis, maintaining the University of Chicago's distinguished tradition of economic scholarship while addressing contemporary economic issues facing society.

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