Digital Content Manager (Cinematographer/Creative Video Producer)

Digital Content Manager (Cinematographer/Creative Video Producer)

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 6/5/2026

Minimum Starting Salary: $23.07 per hour/7.5 hour day

Summary:
The Digital Content Manager produces social media content, short-form videos, audio storytelling, and digital history features that connect regional communities with local history.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce short-form video content for social media platforms. Script and record digital history segments highlighting local stories. Develop audio storytelling and podcast-style programming. Create digital features highlighting community history, cultural heritage, and historic sites. Create digital content for the exhibit with the director.

• Travel throughout central Illinois to collect local stories. Collaborate with local historians, museums, and community organizations. Document oral histories and community narratives.

• Manage social media accounts and maintain a consistent posting schedule. Design engaging posts, reels, and story series. Monitor analytics and audience engagement to guide content strategy.

• Develop thematic storytelling series (e.g., rural history, Route 66 heritage, agricultural stories). Maintain a digital content calendar. Maintain website. Identify opportunities for digital exhibits and interactive storytelling.

• Highlight partner organizations through digital spotlights. Work with the director to support heritage tourism initiatives and regional events. Split attending partner events with the director. Work with the director to promote collaborative storytelling across the regional network.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in film/video production, cinematography, radio and television, documentary film production, photojournalism, communications, graphic design, public history or a closely related field to the position.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in areas including non-linear video editing, motion graphics, video lighting and composition, camera operation, graphics design, audio recording, video production, or a closely related professional area.
3. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.
NOTE: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organization skills
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple goals and projects under tight deadlines
Ability to use team collaboration tools (e.g., Box, Google Drive)
Strong storytelling and writing skills.
Ability to assist others in a friendly and helpful manner
Ability to resolve technical problems
Good interpersonal and presentation skills
Reliable transportation, driver's license and proof of automobile insurance required.

Physical Demands:

• Standing : Frequently

• Walking : Frequently

• Sitting : Frequently

• Lifting : Occasionally

• Carrying : Occasionally

• Pushing : Occasionally

• Pulling : Occasionally

• Climbing : Rarely

• Balancing : Rarely

• Stooping : Occasionally

• Kneeling : Occasionally

• Crouching : Rarely

• Crawling : Rarely

• Reaching : Occasionally

• Handling : Frequently

• Grasping : Occasionally

• Feeling : Frequently

• Talking : Frequently

• Hearing : Frequently

• Repetitive Motions : Occasionally

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently

• Taste/Smell : Occasionally

• Performing Manual Tasks : Occasionally

Working Conditions:

• Extreme cold : Occasionally

• Extreme heat : Occasionally

• Humid : Occasionally

• Wet : Occasionally

• Noise : Occasionally

• Hazards : Rarely

• Temperature Change : Occasionally

• Atmospheric Conditions : Occasionally

• Vibration : Rarely

Travel Requirements:
30% Travel throughout central Illinois to collect local stories.

Employment Policies and other information:

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.

***Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***