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Get Access To All JobsCinematographer/Creative Video Producer - Communications, College of Nursing
Hiring Department: Communications
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1040511
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting Close Date: April 27, 2026
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $65,000.00 - 77,000.00 / Annual Salary
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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
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.
The employee in this position is responsible for planning, filming, and editing creative video content across multiple mediums for a variety of initiatives, as well as for shooting still photographs when required. They produce compelling content from concept to finished product, delivering a polished, final product ready for use on a variety of digital, social, broadcast and print platforms.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Leads the planning and execution of video and photo shoots, which includes identifying locations, shooting, and editing captured video or photography
- Contributes innovative ideas to tell concise, visually compelling stories in video and photography to be shared on the website, in print, and on social media
- Edits submitted photos and video content as needed
- Manages inventory and archives of video and photographic assets for the college
- Co-manages college’s Instagram account
- Assists in determining equipment needed, project timelines, and budgets
- In partnership with graphic designer, visualizes and creates motion graphics for social media use
- On occasion, researches and acquires archival footage and photographs for use in productions telling the college’s story
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in film/video production, cinematography, radio and television, documentary film production, photojournalism, communications, graphic design, or a closely related field to the position.
- 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. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of trends in the industry, and techniques and principles of camera operations, staging, lighting, audio recording and formatting of studio and location video shoots.
- Knowledge of various video production and editing software programs.
- Knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, and the latest trends and best practices for multimedia applications.
- Skill in producing high-quality video content for various outlets, copywriting, and editing.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to produce and create exciting audio-visual content.
- Ability to multitask and work in a team-oriented and fast paced environment.
- Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks (attention to detail).
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
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
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.
Cinematographer/Creative Video Producer - Communications, College of Nursing
Hiring Department: Communications
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1040511
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting Close Date: April 27, 2026
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $65,000.00 - 77,000.00 / Annual Salary
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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
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.
The employee in this position is responsible for planning, filming, and editing creative video content across multiple mediums for a variety of initiatives, as well as for shooting still photographs when required. They produce compelling content from concept to finished product, delivering a polished, final product ready for use on a variety of digital, social, broadcast and print platforms.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Leads the planning and execution of video and photo shoots, which includes identifying locations, shooting, and editing captured video or photography
- Contributes innovative ideas to tell concise, visually compelling stories in video and photography to be shared on the website, in print, and on social media
- Edits submitted photos and video content as needed
- Manages inventory and archives of video and photographic assets for the college
- Co-manages college’s Instagram account
- Assists in determining equipment needed, project timelines, and budgets
- In partnership with graphic designer, visualizes and creates motion graphics for social media use
- On occasion, researches and acquires archival footage and photographs for use in productions telling the college’s story
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in film/video production, cinematography, radio and television, documentary film production, photojournalism, communications, graphic design, or a closely related field to the position.
- 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. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of trends in the industry, and techniques and principles of camera operations, staging, lighting, audio recording and formatting of studio and location video shoots.
- Knowledge of various video production and editing software programs.
- Knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, and the latest trends and best practices for multimedia applications.
- Skill in producing high-quality video content for various outlets, copywriting, and editing.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to produce and create exciting audio-visual content.
- Ability to multitask and work in a team-oriented and fast paced environment.
- Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks (attention to detail).
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
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
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Video Producer
Match your degree to the role description
TN eligibility for Video Producers hinges on a degree in film, communications, or a directly related field. A general arts degree without media production coursework creates adjudication risk at the port of entry or consulate.
Target employers with dedicated production infrastructure
Studios, broadcasters, and corporate media teams with in-house production units are more familiar with TN filing requirements than agencies that freelance most production work. Their HR teams have handled the paperwork before.
Request a support letter that specifies degree requirements
Your employer's TN support letter must explicitly state the position requires a bachelor's degree in a qualifying field. Generic offer letters describing duties without educational requirements are a common cause of CBP denials for Canadians at the border.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Video Producer roles at employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. Filtering by employer sponsorship history helps you target companies already equipped to support your visa application, from offer through the TN documentation process.
Understand the Mexican TN consular process timeline
Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry. After your employer prepares a support letter, schedule your consular appointment and build buffer time around production project start dates.
Negotiate TN renewal cycles around project contracts
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments with unlimited renewals. Structure your employment agreement so renewal filing deadlines don't fall mid-production, when leaving the country for a Canadian or Mexican border reentry would disrupt live projects.
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Find Video Producer JobsVideo Producer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Video Producer role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the position is classified and what your degree is in. TN visa eligibility for Video Producers is typically supported under the Scientific Technician or Engineer categories when the role requires a qualifying bachelor's degree in film production, communications, or a related field. Positions framed around creative direction without a technical or engineering component face higher scrutiny at CBP or the consulate.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Video Producers?
TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be approved the same day at a port of entry. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, enters an annual lottery with no guarantee of selection, and processing takes significantly longer. For Video Producers with Canadian or Mexican citizenship and a qualifying degree, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment.
How can I find Video Producer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by TN sponsorship status, so you end up cold-applying and asking about visa support after the fact. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and lets you search Video Producer roles at employers with verified sponsorship history, so you spend time on applications that are actually viable for your status.
Can a Canadian Video Producer apply for TN status at the border without a lawyer?
Yes. Canadians can present their TN application directly to CBP at a land border crossing or preclearance airport without using an attorney. You'll need your job offer letter, proof of your qualifying degree, and your Canadian passport. The letter must clearly state the position title, duties, required qualifications, and that the role is temporary. Errors in the letter are the most common reason for same-day denials.
What happens to my TN status if my Video Producer contract ends early?
TN status is tied to your specific employer and the terms in your original application. If your contract ends before your authorized period expires, you're expected to depart the U.S. or change status. You have no automatic grace period equivalent to the 60-day H-1B grace period. If you're negotiating a production contract, build employment continuity provisions into your agreement to protect your TN status between projects.
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