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Associate Director Video and Multi-Media Communications

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL Other
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
Department

BSD DEV - Communications

About The Department

Medicine and Biological Sciences Development’s mission is to inspire and facilitate philanthropy at the University of Chicago Medicine by building relationships with those who share its goals of advancing excellence in research, education, community, and patient care. We accomplish this mission through expertise, integrity, creativity, and collaboration.

Job Summary

The job uses best practices and knowledge to plan, prepare, and disseminate information designed to keep the public informed of the University's perspectives, programs, and accomplishments. Devises strategy relating to marketing, press relations, creative editorial and design services, and internal communications.

Responsibilities

  • The Associate Director Video and Multi-Media Communications (Associate Director) reports to the Senior Director of Communications and is responsible for developing video content as part of multi-media campaigns and communications.
  • Acts as an experienced videographer, producer and editor, adept at creating, editing, producing and posting video content for all digital platforms.
  • Produces videos and other multi-media communications that portray the innovative work and priorities of UChicago Medicine, Biological Sciences Division, and Pritzker School of Medicine that inspire and engage donors and prospects. Multi-media communications may target different audiences and constituencies such as prospects, donors, volunteers, and/or alumni.
  • Manages video production for stewardship activities, including maintaining brand compliant templates for ThankView and Canva video production in partnership with the Design team. The Associate Director advises MBSD colleagues on creative strategy and production options for video development.
  • Creates videos for presentations, campaigns, donor stewardship, gift announcements, and other digital communications, as well as outreach and volunteer engagement events. Together with the Senior Director, Communications, the Associate Director develops videos to support MBSD’s priorities that are used for websites, campaigns, e-news, social media, and other communications.
  • Primary author on products such as, but not limited to: Videos (script writing, production, and editing), including high-production videos filmed in studio and on location, and those developed and/or disseminated through apps, such as Canva and ThankView; Video dissemination through digital marketing campaigns, including use of automated marketing systems, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and social media; Video production that portrays faculty research and other work for outreach events and other communications; and video production that supports grant applications.
  • Develops, plans, and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view.
  • Solves moderate to complex problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information from or about the unit.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

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

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, or business management.

Experience:

  • Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or management - preferably in an academic medical center environment.
  • Multi-media communications experience, including video storytelling and ability to operate a camera and edit videos.
  • Experience with automated marketing systems, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

Preferred Competencies

  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to think creatively.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, the ability to respond to constantly shifting priorities, to exercise sound judgment, to anticipate problems and create solutions, and to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover letter (preferred)

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

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00

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.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000

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