Multimedia Coordinator

Department

AI Court Marketing

About the Department

Winner of the 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award, Court Theatre reimagines classic theatre to illuminate our current times. In residence at the University of Chicago and on Chicago’s historic South Side, we engage our audiences with intimate and provocative experiences that inspire deeper exploration of the enduring questions that confront humanity and connect us as people.

Job Summary

A vital member of Court Theatre’s marketing team, the Multimedia Coordinator plays a key role supporting the creation of engaging and on-brand visual content across a variety of mediums and platforms to support programming and institutional goals across the organization. This role blends creativity with technical expertise, assisting in the production of videos, graphics, and other multimedia materials.

The Multimedia Coordinator reports to the Director of Marketing, with day-to-day oversight and guidance from the Deputy Director of Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Deputy Director, assists with the successful planning, production, and execution of multimedia content with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, including artists, administrative staff, and external vendors.
• Creates graphics for Court’s marketing materials, including brochures, postcards, print and digital ads, website, and signage.
• Assists with layout of Court's production program books, preparing final layouts for print.
• Creates business cards, letterhead, and other print materials to support administration.
• Assists in creating materials for Court Theatre Engagement, Education, Artistic, and other departments as needed.
• Shoots and edits video content including trailers for productions, interviews with artists, gala videos, and content for social media.
• Captures high-quality photo and video content at productions, events, and behind-the-scenes activities for use across Court’s social media channels and marketing platforms.
• Coordinates professional photoshoots, including assisting with decision making about photo shoot locations and costuming, and managing logistics with photographer and actors.
• Maintains established brand guidelines and supports staff in adhering to them.
• Participates in planning and achieving inclusion and belonging goals specific to the marketing department as well as organization-wide goals.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems. Maintains existing digital and social media accounts (including routine website maintenance). May identify new and emerging social media outlets for communicating to specific audiences.
• Builds knowledge of the University, processes and customers.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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

Work Experience:

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

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Executing marketing communications.
• Background in a theatre or other nonprofit arts organization.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Proficient in HTML and CSS for developing and styling web pages.
• Proficiency with WordPress content management system.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with timeline and tracking with project management software.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong graphic design and video editing skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate University stewardship and serve as a brand ambassador.
• Communicate effectively and with influence.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Cultural competence, celebrating diversity and inclusion.
• Passion for the performing arts.

Working Conditions

• Court administrative employees may set a partial remote schedule with approval.
• Must be physically present in Court Theatre’s Hyde Park facilities for meetings, select performances and events, including occasional nights/weekends.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)
• Portfolio or Relevant Work Samples demonstrating graphic design and multimedia capabilities (preferred)

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

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

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Pay Range

$24.00 - $26.00

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, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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