Manager, Multimedia Production - Chicago - Hybrid

About the role

The Video and Digital Multimedia Production Manager is responsible for the creation and production of multimedia content, including video, podcast, social media, and digital content. Reporting to the Director of Brand & Content, you will play a pivotal role in bringing the STS enterprise content strategy to life. Your work will directly drive member trust, increase member engagement and storytelling, advance global thought leadership, and amplify brand reputation.

Responsibilities

• Video and Digital Multimedia Production
  • Lead end-to-end, hands-on production of videos, podcasts, digital, and social media content, including scheduling, copywriting, script writing, directing, capturing, and editing short- and long-form video and podcast episodes.
  • Create engaging digital and social media content and graphics.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, members, committees, and senior executives to build internal coalition and consensus.
  • Translate clinical, technical, and healthcare narratives into clear, emotionally connective, and engaging videos, podcasts, and multiplatform content.
  • Align and implement the enterprise content calendar, ensuring deliverables are creatively distinct, on time, and on budget.
• Website Content, Data and Analytics
  • Author and maintain dynamic content for the STS website, aligning daily updates with the enterprise content calendar.
  • Implement effective SEO best practices to optimize brand sentiment, content findability, and site performance.
  • Track, evaluate, and deliver quarterly KPI reviews to inform and refine future strategies.
  • Help build and tag the next-generation digital asset management system (a key 2027 initiative).
• Social Media Syndication & Community Building
  • Oversee daily presence across LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram using a social media management suite.
  • Test, measure, and refine distribution strategies to maximize audience growth and engagement.
  • Moderate online interactions to foster member engagement, real-time risk mitigation, and brand reputation management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 3-5+ years of professional success in content creation, social media management, multimedia production, or visual journalism.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is also considered.

Skills

• Communication skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and interviewing skills, with proven acumen in healthcare and/or clinical communications.
• Project management: Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize workflows, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines while building coalition and consensus across a matrixed team.
• Agency management: Experience managing external agencies, vendors, and partners through short-term development cycles.
• Strong hands-on proficiency with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).
• Proficiency with capturing, editing, and packaging professional video, audio, and creative assets (including podcast production).
• Experience with social media management software (e.g., Meltwater, Hootsuite, Sprinklr), website content management systems, and digital performance dashboards (Google Analytics, SEMRush).
• Working knowledge of enterprise content strategy, SEO best practices, and key content performance indicators.
• Executive presence and confidence to advise, influence, and collaborate with senior leaders on strategic content decisions.
• Ability to perform work in alignment with STS core values: Leadership, Quality, Professionalism, Innovation, Collaboration, and Inclusion and Belonging.

Pay

The salary range for this exempt role is $85,000 - $105,000 annually. Actual compensation will be dependent on a candidate's relevant experience, skills, training, certifications/licenses, and qualifications.

Benefits

For information about benefit offerings, visit https://www.sts.org/jobs-at-sts.