Digital Content Specialist
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Models CST’s core values of service, ingenuity, and collaboration as well as its customer service ethos.Champions the organization’s commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.Creates dynamic multimedia storytelling assets around CST’s productions and events, educational programs, lifelong learning initiatives, and community engagements for CST’s website, e-communications, social media, and external distribution.Plans, shoots, and edits video content—including trailers and animated ad spots for upcoming productions, short-form promotional videos based on artist interviews and behind-the-scenes capture, short-form documentary-style features for institutional initiatives, audience and participant testimonials, and other creative projects.Captures and edits photos of events, rehearsals, workshops, behind-the-scenes processes, and other Theater programming.Collaborates across marketing, communications, development, artistic, and education departments to create unified visual brand for content, from ideation and development to execution and evaluation.Manages multiple projects and deadlines, while navigating review and approvals processes. For sourced content, ensures all copyright obligations are met.Manages and maintains photo/video hardware, software, and equipment. Captures, organizes, archives, and distributes multimedia content.Aligns to CST’s brand guidelines, ensuring all content complies with the relevant brand and style guidelines and serves CST’s vision and strategic goals.
COMPENTENCIES
Service, ingenuity, and collaboration.Emotional intelligence.Mission-driven.Possess a creative eye for engaging and entertaining visual storytelling.Demonstrates strong technical skills in video shooting, editing, and digital content creationSkilled in project management and dependable at meeting deadlinesIs an independent worker, able to juggle multiple projects with the ability to shift and be flexible.Scrupulous attention to detail.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide spectrum of people.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work hours are generally 9:00am- 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.Evening and weekend hours will be necessary to capture content at evening or weekend events and performances.Worksite is primarily at the CST facilities on Navy Pier in Chicago, IL but will at times work in other locations such as City Parks, schools, or other off-site venues.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted, as this position could lift, carry and move video and camera equipment.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidates will have experience producing, shooting, and editing video, photo, and multimedia content in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.Minimum 3 years of work experience in content production, marketing, communications, a related field, or combination of these areas.Proven experience in translating ideas and concepts into content and proficiency in narrative construction and visual storytelling.Proven experience in creating a wide range of content, e.g., sizzle reels, short trailers, digital video ads, long-form interviews, documentary features, and/or web content.Proven experience in managing multiple simultaneous projects in a quick-turnaround, fast-paced working environment.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom Audition, Photoshop).Familiarity with WordPress content management system.Familiarity with email marketing software such as WordFly, Mail Chimp, etc.Experience with DSLR and HD cameras, audio recorders, and lighting for video.Advanced knowledge in video production, multimedia content, and digital distribution.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Some background or knowledge is a plus.Performance or event videography and photography experience.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
CST is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination. CST prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.
HOW TO APPLY
A video portfolio or video samples, ideally a mix of shorter sizzle trailers and longer format videos, are required as part of the application process for this position. The link to your portfolio should be included in your cover letter.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
