Multimedia Coordinator

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedInH-1B with no lottery (university)

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 2 years
Must know
MarketingStakeholder managementSocial mediaOperationsMicrosoft OfficeHTML
Work
On-site in Chicago
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
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About the Role

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. The Multimedia Coordinator reports to the Director of Marketing, with day-to-day oversight and guidance from the Deputy Director of Marketing.

Key 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.
  • Participates in planning and achieving inclusion and belonging goals specific to the marketing department as well as organization-wide goals.
  • Solves a range of straightforward problems.
  • Maintains existing digital and social media accounts (including routine website maintenance).
  • May identify new and emerging social media outlets for communicating to specific audiences.
  • Builds knowledge of the University, processes and customers.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite
  • HTML and CSS
  • WordPress content management system
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Familiarity with timeline and tracking with project management software

Qualifications

  • College or university degree in a related field.
  • Work experience in a related job discipline.
  • Executing marketing communications.
  • Background in a theatre or other nonprofit arts organization.
  • Strong graphic design and video editing skills.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate University stewardship and serve as a brand ambassador.
  • Communicate effectively and with influence.
  • 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.

Application Documents:

  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover Letter (preferred)
  • Portfolio or Relevant Work Samples demonstrating graphic design and multimedia capabilities (preferred)

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