Digital Media Producer — Story-Driven Video

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition benefits for employee and/or…

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University seeks a Digital Media Specialist in Evanston, IL. The role focuses on creating engaging video content from concept to delivery, including promotional campaigns and academic program highlights.

Collaboration with faculty, staff, and students across disciplines is central to producing stories that reflect Northwestern's research and innovation. The position emphasizes inclusive, collaborative production practices, mentoring students, and delivering high-quality media for

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience creating and editing story-driven video content.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Premiere Pro.
• Demonstrated experience operating professional video cameras, with knowledge of composition, lighting, interview production, and visual storytelling principles.
• Experience working in collaborative creative environments and partnering with clients and team members from various professional backgrounds.
• Experience filming on a variety of locations, including live events and studio environments.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty in the creation of instructional media for blended, online, and open learning.
• Edit story-driven content including promotional, interview-based videos, and instructional media.
• Cinematography and lighting for story-driven content including promotional, documentary, and instructional media.
• Draft scripts, treatments, storyboards, and interview approaches that communicate compelling stories.
• Effectively communicate with clients to develop treatments, scout locations, identify and coordinate resources necessary.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to solve production challenges, adapt to changing project needs, and deliver high-quality creative work on project deadlines.
• Supervise and mentor part-time student employees and contractors as needed.

Skills

Three years of professional experience

Adobe Creative Cloud

Premiere Pro

Video cameras operation

Storytelling and visual storytelling

Collaboration with clients and team

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Northwestern University seeks a Digital Media Specialist in Evanston, IL. The role focuses on creating engaging video content from concept to delivery, including promotional campaigns and academic program highlights.

Collaboration with faculty, staff, and students across disciplines is central to producing stories that reflect Northwestern's research and innovation. The position emphasizes inclusive, collaborative production practices, mentoring students, and delivering high-quality media for