Jon Hillenbrand

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I'm Jon Hillenbrand, a professional photographer, videographer and podcaster based in the Chicago area.

About

I’m Jon Hillenbrand, a professional photographer, videographer and podcaster based in the Chicago area. For more than two decades I’ve led photography and video production for marketing and corporate communications at Endeavor Health in Evanston, I have run the photo/video studio managing a team of producers, videographers and editors, I’ve managed digital assets since 2013 through Canto Cumulus, and I created, recorded, edited and hosted the Healthy You Podcast. I love turning ideas into visual stories and building strong teams to bring creative projects to life.

My work has earned multiple Golden Trumpet and Telly Awards. I’m a world traveler and marathon runner who enjoys collaborating with diverse teams to deliver meaningful content. I’m passionate about the creative process, brainstorming compelling content, and mentoring others to grow their skills while delivering results that inform, inspire, and engage audiences.

  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Gaming
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Software & Internet

Projects · 3

I created, edited, distributed and later co-hosted this podcast in which we covered trending topics in healthcare.

  • Audio Mixer
  • Content Producer
  • Photographer
  • +4

My entry into the 48 Hour Film Project in which I was the Cinematographer.

  • Director of Photography

Work experience· 9 roles

Team Lead - Media Production · Endeavor Health, EvanstonJan 2026 – Jan 2026 · 1 mo

Responsible for all photography and oversees video production for Marketing and Corporate Communications. Founder and host of the Healthy You Podcast. Digital Asset Manager. In charge of the photo/video studio and equipment purchasing. Led efforts that earned multiple awards for cinematography and documentary production.

Team Lead - Media Production · Endeavor HealthJan 2026 – Jan 2026 · 1 mo

Responsible for all photography, oversees video production for Marketing and Corporate Communications, founder and host of the Healthy You Podcast, Digital Asset Manager. In charge of photo/video studio and equipment purchasing. Led multiple awards for cinematography and documentary production.

Freelance Photographer/Website Designer · Self-EmployedJan 2004 – Jan 2004 · 1 mo

Provided freelance photography and website design services for clients, including portraits, event coverage, and marketing assets.

Manager · Telusys Inc./SmartyPants MediaDec 2002 – Dec 2002 · 1 mo
Manager · Telusys Inc./SmartyPants MediaJan 2002 – Jan 2002 · 1 mo
Photo Assistant · Ambrosi, Silver LiningDec 2000 – Dec 2000 · 1 mo
Director of Photography/Editor · SimmComm, Inc.Dec 2000 – Dec 2000 · 1 mo
Photo Assistant · Ambrosi, Silver LiningJan 2000 – Jan 2000 · 1 mo

Education

B.A. Communications (Radio, TV, Film) · Loyola University Chicago1992 – 1997

BA Communications (Radio, TV, Film), Minors in Biology and Political Science

USC Independent Feature Production Workshop Graduate · USC1996
Avid Media Composer Certification · Columbia College2000

Certifications and awards· 6

Golden Trumpet Award2019

NorthShore Healthy You

Golden Trumpet Award2019

Connections Magazine (print)

Golden Trumpet Award2018

NorthShore 125: An Interactive Timeline

Golden Trumpet Award2019

Connections Magazine (Digital)

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