Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 10532
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 9/15/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary
Salary Range: Up to $60,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.
Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is required.

Essential Functions
Job Summary
Function: To support VPREDKE and University Communications and Marketing's strategic goals relative to UTSA's research, economic development, and knowledge enterprise, by producing and delivering compelling multimedia stories including, but not limited to, content for journalism, videography, photography, social media and website.
Scope: Responsible for contributing to department's multimedia strategy and executing that strategy through the creation and delivery of multimedia
Duties
Typical:

• Assist in the development of a comprehensive digital content strategy that supports the university's research brand, reputation and vision.
• Develop a social media plan including goals, strategies, tactics and budget to communicate the UTSA brand and its research outreach mission.
• Produce and deliver compelling written editorial content, within prescribed deadlines, to support UTSA's home page, landing pages, reputational web pages, news channels and special projects designed to increase awareness of UTSA research nation-wide.
• Provide creative, editorial and technical direction to peers and/or staff as needed to complete department's multimedia goals, projects and editorial plans.
• Provide event-related social media support as needed.
• Oversee comprehensive content archives for use by media and university stakeholders.
• Research Web, multimedia and social media trends and best practices.
• Regularly propose content on university's official social media channels that elevates the university's research brand and reputation.
• Monitor, analyze and report on Web and social media engagement.
• Supervise work-studies, interns and student employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Periodic:

• Counsel UTSA faculty and staff on multimedia best practices and strategy.
• Work, as needed, outside of business hours, including evenings, holidays or weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, video production, graphic design, English or a related field.
• Four years of professional video production, video/social media management, written journalism or closely related experience.
• An understanding of organizational branding and its importance.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of Web, multimedia and social media strategies, including measurement and evaluation.
• The ability to successfully and independently plan and manage projects at the strategic and operational levels, within prescribed deadlines.
• Exceptional research, writing and fact-checking skills.
• Exceptional judgment and creativity.
• Demonstrated experience in digital equipment and software.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and standard office equipment.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Valid Class A driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of professional, academic social media management, written and video journalism or closely related experience.
• Experience with national-level marketing and communication of research accomplishments, preferably at a higher education institution or national laboratory.
• Experience at a media outlet, broadcast news station or higher education institution.
• Working knowledge of desktop publishing, graphic design and website maintenance software/tools.
• Spanish-speaking.

Working Conditions

• Works both indoors and outdoors at a variety of campus locations.
• Some off-campus work may be required.

This position will be primarily located:
Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.