Multimedia Specialist

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Department

BSD PSY - Lyons Lab

About The Department

To transform mental health through compassionate, innovative interdisciplinary care, pioneering research, and the education of future leaders dedicated to advancing the well‑being of individuals, families, and their communities.

Job Summary

The Sr. Graphics Arts Analyst Multimedia Specialist creates engaging visual and audio content that supports training, outreach, and communications across the organization. This role blends creativity with technical expertise, producing videos, graphics, and other multimedia materials that help learners, partners, and staff connect with content in meaningful ways. The Multimedia Specialist ensures that learning and outreach materials are visually compelling, accessible, and aligned with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Produce multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and audio, to support training, outreach, and communication efforts.
• Communicate scope, capacity, and timeline for delivery of multimedia deliverables.
• Fulfill timeline-driven delivery of multimedia deliverables.
• Edit video and audio files to create professional, accessible materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop visuals for courses, live events, and online learning experiences.
• Support the Social Media Coordinator by providing multimedia assets for posts and campaigns.
• Work closely with the Community Engagement & Partnerships Lead, IDEA Lead, and Training & Certification team to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Contribute to projects beyond core duties, such as communications and website development or maintenance.
• Creates graphic artwork, such as charts, graphs or illustrations, for various publications, advertising materials and/or customers with moderate levels of supervision.
• Assists in coordination of some graphic production scheduling.
• Uses on-the-job experience to complete a variety of assignments, such as coordinating production support with outside vendors, as needed.
• Works within processes to ensure that graphic projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the user's satisfaction. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.

Work Experience

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications

Preferred Qualifications Experience

• Video and audio editing, as well as graphic design.

Technical Skills Or Knowledge

• Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Articulate, Powtoon, Final Cut, and video/audio recording equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Creativity and strong visual storytelling skills.
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high‑quality products on schedule.
• Responsiveness and ability to adapt to shifting project needs.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s)
MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Communications

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$65,000.00 - $90,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees,…