Multimedia Specialist

Southland Industries Inc.

Multimedia Specialist

Chicago, IL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

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    Position Summary

    The Multimedia Specialist (Post-production) creates marketing content with a primary focus on compelling, on-brand photo and video content for various platforms, including social media clips, client and internal videos, promotional features, and presentations. Working closely with cross-functional teams and the Multimedia Manager, this role translates business objectives into effective creative solutions that support communication goals, strengthen brand presence, and ensure adherence to established brand standards.

    Position Details

    • Produces and edits custom video, animation, and photo content, combining key messages and storytelling into dynamic assets that work across all internal and external channels.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand communication needs, translate requirements into creative concepts, and deliver multi-media solutions that support organizational goals.
    • Processes, indexes, and archives photo and video assets securely and efficiently for easy access and long-term use.
    • Maintains brand standards by incorporating logos, typography, and other design elements into all multimedia content.
    • Assists with photo and video shoots, serving as a production assistant or second shooter (may include occasional travel).
    • Stays current with trends and tools in multimedia post-production, including editing software and AI-powered technologies.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in digital film/ video, photography, or a related field or equivalent education, training and experience.
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in multimedia field
    • Video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
    • Photo editing skills with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
    • Experience with digital asset management.
    • Proficient ability to receive, interpret, and apply feedback throughout the editing process.
    • Proficient ability to operate photo and video camera, lighting, and audio equipment.​
    • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft suite.
    • Experience working with project management software is desirable (i.e. Workfront, Asana, Monday)

    Benefits

    As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

    • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap ) and immediate 100% vesting
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
    • Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
    • Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
    • Disability income protection insurance
    • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
    • Paid parental leave
    • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
    • Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
    • Wellness benefits

    About Southland Industries

    As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

    To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

    Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

    Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $67,910.00 - $80,257.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

    Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

    External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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