Digital Content and Communications Specialist

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia’s College of Environment + Design is seeking a Digital Content and Communications Specialist to manage the college’s social media channels and website content. This full-time role reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications and drives engaging, accessible digital storytelling across platforms.

The ideal candidate will translate complex academic and public-service work into clear narratives, with strong writing, interviewing and project-management skills,

Qualifications

• Strong reporting and interviewing skills, with the ability to translate complex academic, research and public-service work into clear, engaging stories;
• Excellent writing, copy editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt voice, length and format for web, social media, email and other channels;
• Demonstrated experience in managing social media content, editorial calendars or scheduling tools for a specific brand or organization;
• Excellent organization and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing assignments, meet deadlines and communicate blockers early;
• Sound judgment, initiative and the ability to work independently while seeking direction when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Social media strategy and management: Manage and maintain CED’s official social media channels and editorial calendar; Identify, develop, schedule and publish platform-appropriate content; Capture short-form photos and videos as necessary; write strong copy; monitor community interactions; and elevate sensitive issues to the director; Test formats and improve cadence, reach and engagement based on audience behavior.
• Digital storytelling and campaign execution: Proactively seek out and develop digital-first stories and adapt content into social, web, email and multimedia packages that support CED’s priorities; Interview faculty, students, alumni and partners; create concise features, profiles, carousels and short videos; Execute digital campaigns under the director’s strategy.
• Website content management and optimization: Maintain priority CED and program pages for accuracy, usability, accessibility and brand consistency; Publish and adapt news content, coordinate updates with content owners, and apply SEO and web-writing best practices; Conduct routine content audits and flag structural or technical needs.
• Analytics and optimization: Track channel and campaign success using web, social and email analytics; Produce concise monthly reports with insights, identify opportunities or risks, and recommend changes to content, timing and targeting.
• Brand stewardship and collaboration: Apply CED and UGA brand, editorial, trademark and accessibility standards in daily publishing; Maintain organized digital assets and templates; support content contributors with guidance; Participate in team planning and relevant College or campus communications meetings.

Skills

Reporting skills

Interviewing

Editing & proofreading

Social media management

Project management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WordPress

Adobe Creative Cloud

CMS platforms

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S15930P Working Title Digital Content and Communications Specialist Department CED-Envir & Design Dean's Off About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday – Friday

8:00am-5:00pm

In office

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 10/20/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 11/30/2026

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR [e-mail].

USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title Communications Assistant I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

The College of Environment + Design (CED) Digital Content and Communications Specialist translates the College’s storytelling and brand strategy into compelling, accessible and measurable digital experiences. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, this full-time position owns the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of CED’s official social media channels and website content.

The specialist plans, creates, adapts, publishes and evaluates content that helps prospective and current students, faculty, alumni and partners understand the value and impact of CED’s programs in landscape architecture, urban planning and historic preservation.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful digital storyteller with excellent writing and interpersonal skills, sound editorial judgment and experience in managing multiple projects at once. They are comfortable interviewing a range of sources, adapting stories across multiple platforms, maintaining and managing web content and using analytics to improve audience reach and engagement.

Required

• Strong reporting and interviewing skills, with the ability to translate complex academic, research and public-service work into clear, engaging stories;
• Excellent writing, copy editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt voice, length and format for web, social media, email and other channels;
• Demonstrated experience in managing social media content, editorial calendars or scheduling tools for a specific brand or organization;
• Excellent organization and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing assignments, meet deadlines and communicate blockers early;
• Sound judgment, initiative and the ability to work independently while seeking direction when appropriate.

Preferred

• Ability to capture and edit effective short-form photo and video content for digital platforms;
• Working knowledge of website content management, SEO and accessibility best practices;
• Experience using web, social and email analytics to evaluate content performance and recommend paths for improved engagement;
• Experience in Wordpress or other website development platforms;
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud tools and proficiency with standard office and collaboration software;
• Experience with content management and social scheduling platforms.

Physical Demands

• Typical demands of a standard office environment.
• Work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Social media strategy and management

• Manage and maintain CED’s official social media channels and editorial calendar;
• Identify, develop, schedule and publish platform-appropriate content;
• Capture short-form photos and videos as necessary; write strong copy; monitor community interactions; and elevate sensitive issues to the director;
• Test formats and improve cadence, reach and engagement based on audience behavior.

Percentage of time 35

Digital storytelling and campaign execution

• Proactively seek out and develop digital-first stories and adapt content into social, web, email and multimedia packages that support CED’s priorities;
• Interview faculty, students, alumni and partners; create concise features, profiles, carousels and short videos;
• Execute digital campaigns under the director’s strategy.

Percentage of time 30

Website content management and optimization

• Maintain priority CED and program pages for accuracy, usability, accessibility and brand consistency.
• Publish and adapt news content, coordinate updates with content owners, and apply SEO and web-writing best practices.
• Conduct routine content audits and flag structural or technical needs.

Percentage of time 20

Analytics and optimization

• Track channel and campaign success using web, social and email analytics.
• Produce concise monthly reports with insights, identify opportunities or risks, and recommend changes to content, timing and targeting.

Percentage of time 10

Brand stewardship and collaboration

• Apply CED and UGA brand, editorial, trademark and accessibility standards in daily publishing.
• Maintain organized digital assets and templates; support content contributors with guidance.
• Participate in team planning and relevant College or campus communications meetings.

Percentage of time 5