Job Posting Title:

Digital Content Strategist, Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors

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Hiring Department:

Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

Do you have a passion for digital storytelling? Are you inspired by the opportunity to showcase groundbreaking research? Ready to lead the charge in shaping digital campaigns that make an impact? 

Become our digital content strategist and be the driving force of our digital communication efforts! In this dynamic role, you'll craft and execute content and engagement strategies across our social media channels. Your goal: develop digital campaigns that elevate awareness, boost engagement and champion TEXAS Research as UT continues its trajectory to become the world’s top public research institution. As a key player on our team, you'll be at the heart of our mission to showcase the groundbreaking work of our research community, collaborating with talented content creators from colleges, schools and units across campus. 

This role reports directly to the director of research communications.
 

The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) is to foster the expansion of the scale, quality, and impact of scholarly endeavors at UT Austin. We are committed to building capacity, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and lowering the barriers and burden involved in scientific and creative inquiry through the development of an investigator-focused infrastructure that supports the needs of UT Austin's research enterprise.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage  

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Eligible for hybrid telework

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

This position will support the Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) portfolio with communications on digital and social platforms.

Responsibilities

Create and Innovate: Develop and design captivating social media campaigns that highlight the incredible achievements of UT researchers and faculty. Use your skills in photography, video and digital storytelling to create content that stands out.

Analyze and Optimize: Monitor social media performance and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest technologies, tactics, and platforms to maximize our digital impact.

Strategic Planning: Oversee the social media content calendar, ensuring it aligns with our organizational priorities and campaigns.

Collaborate and Support: Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure cohesive and effective digital campaigns across all platforms.

Content Development & Management: Assist with website content management and help create and distribute engaging content for newsletters and email communications.

Mentor and Lead: Guide and inspire our student-worker content creators, helping them produce high-quality digital materials.

Required Qualifications

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English, communications, journalism or a related field

Experience: Minimum of two years in digital strategy and content development

Social Media Expertise: Proven track record in developing and executing successful social media strategies and campaigns

Platform Proficiency: Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms and analytics tools

Communication Skills: Excellent writing and storytelling abilities

Brand Management: Experience in maintaining brand and style standards and guidelines

Multimedia Skills: Proficiency in using multimedia software such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite to create social media assets

Attention to Detail: Superior proofreading skills

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Multimedia Proficiency: Experience with video, graphics and photo editing software (e.g., Premiere, Final Cut, iMovie, Photoshop, YouTube Studio or similar)

Storytelling Techniques: Ability to use a full range of multimedia storytelling methods, from written copy to slideshows and videos

Higher Education: Experience working in higher education environments

Project Management: Experience using organizational platforms such as Asana, Airtable or Smartsheet.

Salary Range

$57,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

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

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.