Digital Storyteller - Strategic Marketing & Communications

Chicago, IL, United States

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1043373

Posted on: 10/28/2026 - Final date to receive applications: 11/4/2026

Digital Storyteller
- Strategic Marketing & Communications

Hiring Department
:
Brand Engagement

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1043373

FTE
: 1

Work Schedule
:
Monday
- Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Shift
:
Days

# of Positions
: 1

Workplace Type
:
Hybrid

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $65,000. / Annual Salary

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Digital Storyteller is a multimedia and interdisciplinary strategic photographer and videographer for Strategic Marketing and Communications at the University of Illinois Chicago. The purpose of this position is to plan, produce and edit original photography and, at times, video productions for a variety of audiences and platforms. At the direction of and in collaboration with Director of Brand and Creative Communications, this position creates and disseminates original, high-quality images and multimedia content for a variety of audiences in support of goals related to advancing the reputation of the University of Illinois Chicago as well as university goals for recruitment, retention, student success, engagement, research and advancement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Create and execute original, high-quality, strategic, branded photography and multimedia content as assigned.

• Assist with video production, including scouting, drone spotting, music and video production.
• Understand the range and nature of all photo and multimedia distribution channels used by Strategic Marketing and Communications and use that information to guide the creative process and final deliverables.
• Understand the target audiences for campaigns and communications and use that information to guide the creative process and relevancy of captured imagery.
• Study, adapt and incorporate contemporary photography creative techniques to maintain a fresh, current and authentic visual identity that supports the UIC brand.
• Stay relevant by keeping abreast of developments and changes in photography, multimedia storytelling, industry trends, technological innovation in both creating and viewing content, photo capture and editing, workflow and asset management.
• Take responsibility for care of multimedia production equipment.
• Serve as a visible member of the university community and provide assistance in photographic trends.
• Maintain…