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Media Production Manager
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Aug 15, 2025 | |
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Media Production Manager Media Production Manager Hiring Department: Instructional Design & Media Production Studio (IDMPS) Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1035904 Posting Close Date: 09/05/2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $80,000 to $90,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. 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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Reporting to the Executive Director for the Instructional Design and Media Production Studio, the Media Production Manager serves as a key member of the unit by providing expertise in and oversight of an effective media production environment for the enhancement of teaching and learning initiatives. The Media Production Manager will direct the development of the digital learning assets for various course modalities offered across a variety of disciplines and audiences. The Media Production Manager will collaborate closely with instructional designers and subject matter experts, including instructors, educational developers, and researchers, to ensure the course design process meets quality and accessibility requirements and industry standards. The Media Production Manager will oversee all creative aspects of the course development process, including video, graphics, animation, immersive experiences, and other learning asset types, to support the development of engaging, interactive resources that convey complex concepts and support the effective, learner-centered delivery of course competencies and/or learning objectives. The Media Production Manager will be an experienced designer with a strong sense of aesthetics, excellent production skills, attention to detail, knowledge of ADA / WCAG policies and the ability to build accessible learning assets in compliance with those and institutional policies, and a passion for learning and innovating. The Media Production Manager will be responsible for leading a team with expertise in graphic design, 2D/3D animation, and audiovisual production/editing to support teaching innovation at UIC. Duties & Responsibilities Leadership and Management
Multimedia Content Production
Other responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications Education and Experience
Job Knowledge & Skills
Application Instructions To apply, candidates should submit a resume and 1-2 page cover letter expressing their interest and summarizing their qualifications for the position. In their cover letter, candidates should address how they will manage unique demands of media production for complex course development schedules, and their management philosophy, and names and contact information for three professional references. Candidates may also submit up to five pages in materials from their professional portfolio that they feel would assist the search committee with an evaluation of their application. Finalists for the position will be invited to deliver a job talk showcasing their media production management vision, strategic plan for production, leadership approach, and relevant project examples. For those requiring disability accommodation: No qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. If requested, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Please request any reasonable accommodations for disability as early as possible in the application and search process. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, The Instructional Design and Media Production Studio at idmpstudio@uic.edu. Working Conditions General office environment. Must be available to work a hybrid schedule and be on campus at least 3 days per week. Occasional travel for work-related conferences and events, including professional development opportunities at least once per year. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity and fingering for working with computer keyboards. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16575?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-098da1e37d336845a47b2269f92db18d | |