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Lucas James Talent Partners is recruiting on behalf of UL Research Institutes. We have an exciting opportunity for a Multimedia Content Production Manager at UL Research Institutes, based in our Columbia, Maryland, office.

The Multimedia Content Production Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of multimedia projects for the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI). This role requires strong project management skills and creative leadership to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives. The Multimedia Content Production Manager leads a diverse team of professionals, including videographers, editors, graphic designers, and other creative personnel, to produce high-quality content across platforms.

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Fire Safety teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.

Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)

UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) advances fire safety knowledge to address the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. As part of UL Research Institutes, we are committed to sharing our fire safety insights with everyone to advance UL’s public safety mission of providing safe living and working environments for people everywhere. Through advanced fire science, rigorous research, extensive outreach, and education in collaboration with our international network of partners, we share with stakeholders the information, tools, and resources that enable them to make better, more fire-safe decisions that ultimately save lives and property. To learn more, visit .

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the Multimedia Content Production Manager, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Lead and manage a team of creative professionals, including videographers, editors, and graphic designers.
• Develop and execute multimedia content production strategies, that align with organizational goals and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and target audience.
• Plan and manage detailed project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
• Oversee the production process from concept development to final delivery, ensuring adherence to quality standards and brand consistency.
• Communicate ongoing project progress and status to stakeholders through regular reports, highlighting key milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance the organization's multimedia capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative and creative work environment that encourages innovative ideas and effective problem-solving.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and feedback to team members, promoting their professional development and growth.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, agencies, and freelancers as needed.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and address any performance or disciplinary issues within the team.
• Contribute to and/or lead other department-specific and cross-functional initiatives.

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People : Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.
• Interesting work : Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
• Grow and achieve : We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
• Values . Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.
• Total Rewards : All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a creative team.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, mitigate risk, manage budgets, and consistently deliver projects on time in a face-paced environment.
• Conceptual and structural understanding of videography, editing, and animation processes.
• Hands-on experience in managing complex creative processes, marketing services, video production, and brand development.
• General knowledge and understanding of multimedia production tools and software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), Final Cut Pro, Avid, or similar applications.
• Proficient in using project management software, such as Monday.com, Asana, Trello, or similar applications.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aesthetics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Creative thinker, with a strong leadership presence and a deep understanding of multimedia production processes.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in multimedia, communications, film production, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in multimedia production or a related field, with a proven track record of managing and delivering creative projects., including video production, editing, graphic design, and content creation.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership or management role, overseeing creative teams, such as videographers, graphic designers, and editors.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as PMP or Agile, are a plus.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites and ULSE.org .

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