Multimedia Specialist

Overview

Location
:
Downtown Chicago (hybrid onsite at least 2 days/week + onsite at shoot locations)

Pay rate
: $30-40/hr DOE

One of our municipal clients is looking for a freelance Multimedia Specialist to join their team for a temporary position through mid December.

This freelance Multimedia Specialist will help manage photo/video needs at monthly events, support annual design projects, live streaming of monthly board meetings, and photo/video needs for a range of other events and projects.

The freelance Multimedia Specialist must be able to work onsite/on-location and be comfortable traveling to/from event locations as needed.

• Operate and trouble-shoot video camera, digital camera, sound mixers, and other A/V accessories necessary to produce quality media.
• Survey, transport, and set up A/V and computer equipment for various CTA business meetings, hearings, and press events.
• Use computers and media software to digitally import, export and edit video, audio, and digital files (MP4, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, EPS, and PDF).
• Maintain and manage You Tube channels to support external audiences.
• Manage, duplicate, transfer, and archive all video, audio, and digital media.
• Deliver requested media to clients through various electronic methods.
• Coordinate with various departments on video and audio projects.
• Assist with the producing of video, audio, and digital media programming.
• Maintain and make minor repairs to A/V equipment.
• Complete multiple projects in a timely and cost-effective manner that complies with client’s needs.
• Able to handle short-notice requests, including some outside of normal business hours.
• Transport and maneuver equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 pounds.

• Familiarity with Linux is a plus.

• BA Degree in Visual or Electronic Communications or a combination of education and experience related to this position.
• At least 2+ years of experience in audio-visual production.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work effectively with all staff levels.
• Strong attention to detail in spelling and punctuation, proficient in the composition of business correspondence, and excellent proofreading skills.
• Working knowledge of video and photography production, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

• Hybrid onsite
• Computer and A/V equipment will be provided