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The University of Texas System · 1 day ago

Assistant Director of Digital Media

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

The University of Texas System has been enhancing lives through education, health care, and research for over 140 years. They are seeking an Assistant Director of Digital Media responsible for creating, editing, and publishing high-quality content across social media and web platforms while contributing to the digital media strategy.

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Responsibilities

Develop and publish high-quality, high-volume content for digital communications focused on informing and engaging broad audiences

Create and post dynamic social content and coordinate short- and long-term amplification of initiatives, news, accomplishments, and timely information to support the outreach of the UT System and UT community

Collaborate with the UT System creative team to integrate strong visual assets into digital storytelling

Monitor news sources to stay informed of and develop content tailored to current events and emerging trends in higher education, research and healthcare

Uphold the digital reputation of the UT System and ensure consistency in branding

Leverage AI tools to streamline content creation, enhance productivity, and introduce innovative approaches to digital engagement

Analyze data from social media platforms and UT System websites to evaluate performance and identify opportunities to expand reach

Assist in preparing and distributing the digital UT System News report, a twice-weekly compilation of news about UT institutions and higher education

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Digital content creationSocial media managementMultimedia software proficiencyContent management systemsAttention to detailTeam collaborationTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree

Seven years of experience in communications, including at least five years with primary responsibilities in developing and producing digital content on multiple platforms for a mature organization, and excellent skills in writing and editing original content

Preferred

Experience managing social media accounts for entities with multiple brands and public figures

Experience with multimedia software and editing tools

Experience with content management systems, and knowledge of site/page metadata and relationship to sharing posts

Experience working with higher education or academic health institutions

Strong writing and editing skills

Benefits

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Participation in TRS is mandatory.