Multimedia Production Assistant Seasonal

Multimedia Production Assistant Seasonal

Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 4:59 AM

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Since our opening in 1934, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is an active partner in wildlife protection programs around the world, including the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, the world’s longest-running study of bottlenose dolphins. We have pioneered the field of conservation psychology, the study of how people connect with animals and nature.

We are able to reach so many audiences each year, including 2 million zoo guests engaged by unique exhibits and programs; some 250,000 schoolchildren, campers, and families who participate in award-winning science education programs; nearly 24,000 teachers who take part in our professional development workshops; and, diverse communities across Chicagoland. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is known throughout the world as a leader in animal welfare and conservation, this venerable institution also serves as a potent economic engine, top tourism attraction, and award-winning educational institution.

This is a seasonal non-union hourly position, grade S011 with a pay rate of $26.50 per hour. Please see Benefits Summary section below the job description information. Work schedule consists of a varied schedule with a typical average of 20 hours per week. Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is critical to meet organizational needs. Work is primarily on-site at the Zoo, with some flexibility for remote editing or post-production work.

This Multimedia Production Assistant Seasonal contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by supporting the filming, editing, and delivery of multimedia content. The Multimedia Production Assistant will leverage experience in all aspects of creative video production to provide essential support to the Director of Public Relations and Multimedia Content Producer with a variety of mission-driven content.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions of the position.

• * Support the Multimedia Content Producerin amplifying
  
  BZC’s mission by developing, filming,filing,and editingshort- and long-form content. This includes, butisnot limited to,
  branded content,lifestyle media,b-rollpackages,documentary-inspired shorts, commercial spots, programrecaps, educational resources, social media series
  , and more.
• * Collaborate with Director of Public Relations, Multimedia Content Producer, Photographer, and additional team members on all phases of multimedia production, including pre-production planning, equipment preparations, on-location shoots, post-production, and project wrap ups.
• * Assist with setup, operation, and breakdown of camera, audio, lighting, and grip equipment as needed based on specific production needs for event coverage, seasonal programming, special projects, and more.
• * Film and deliver high-quality b-roll, interviews, environmental, and wildlife footage that meets brand and accessibility standards under tight deadlines. Such requests require strong interpersonal skills while collaborating with cross-functional partners,such as marketing, development, community engagement, animalhealthand welfare
  ,and more.
• * Perform basic color correction, audio cleanup, motion graphics or animation, and export formatting for digital platforms while editing video content in Adobe Premiere Pro in accordance with established workflows, brand standards, and organizational best practices.
• * Support the management of a large volume of media files through media ingest, asset organization, naming conventions, and archiving. This includes video assets as well as photos on the Zoo’s digital asset management platform.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Associate’sdegreeor four years equivalent…