Digital Content Coordinator

Concordia University Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University Texas seeks a Digital Content Coordinator to create written, photographic, and video content that supports university communications. This role builds emails, writes copy for blogs, social media, and the university website, and captures photos and video to tell the university’s stories in creative ways.

Reporting to the Director of University Communications and Community Outreach, the coordinator develops content for campus life, student experiences, faculty and staff,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading capabilities.
• Basic photography and video recording skills; smartphone or camera use.
• Familiarity with photo/video editing tools and CMS/email platforms.
• Understanding of social media formats and platform variations.
• Ability to organize assignments, meet deadlines, and take feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create content for blogs, emails, social media, and university website.
• Gather information through interviews with students, faculty, and partners.
• Capture photos and record videos to support campus storytelling.
• Edit photos and produce short videos following brand guidelines.
• Format emails/newsletters using templates and university tools.
• Draft and edit copy with provided materials and partner input.
• Test links and mobile display; proofread before submission.
• Prepare emails for distribution and assist with scheduling.
• Prepare captions and content for director review; schedule posts.
• Update website content and monitor channels for feedback.
• Coordinate content calendars and digital asset management.
• Support campus events coverage, including evenings/weekends.
• Ensure accessibility, privacy, and copyright compliance.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing & proofreading

Photography & video capture

Video/photo editing tools

CMS and email tooling

Social media content knowledge

Deadline management

Collaboration across campus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations/digital media

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Email platform

Content management system (CMS)

Photo editing tools

Video editing tools

Job description

Concordia University Texas seeks a Digital Content Coordinator to create written, photographic, and video content that supports university communications. This position supports the communication department’s strategic vision through building emails, writing copy for blogs, social media, and university website, and captures photos and video that share the university’s stories in creative ways.

Reporting to the Director of University Communications and Community Outreach, the coordinator develops content for various university departments and stakeholders including campus life, student experiences, faculty and staff, university events, and community engagement. Candidates in the early stages of their careers with an eagerness to learn and have direct impact on multiple content projects are encouraged to apply.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Writing and digital content creation

• Develop content for university blogs, social media, website pages, emails, and other digital communications.
• Gather information and interview students, faculty, staff, and community partners for assigned stories.
• Take photos and record video to support campus storytelling, event coverage, and communication projects.
• Edit photos and produce short videos using available tools, established templates, and university brand guidelines.
• Adapt stories and creative assets for different audiences and platforms.
• Submit content for review and revise it based on the director’s feedback
• Build and format emails and newsletters using established templates and university communication tools.
• Draft and edit copy using direction, source materials, and information provided by campus partners.
• Test links, formatting, and mobile display; check accessibility and proofread before submitting emails for review.
• Prepare approved emails for distribution and assist with scheduling and sending as directed.

Social media and website support

• Prepare captions, photos, videos, and other content for the director’s review.
• Schedule or publish approved content as assigned.
• Make routine website content updates under the director’s direction.
• Monitor assigned channels and flag questions, concerns, or sensitive comments for the director.
• Compile basic performance data to help the director assess content and guide future assignments.

Collaboration and coordination

• Maintain assigned deadlines, content calendars, project records, and organized digital assets.
• Work with campus partners to collect information and coordinate content capture.
• Collaborate with student content creators on assigned projects, including sharing materials and coordinating coverage under the director’s guidance.
• Support content coverage of campus events, including occasional evening or weekend assignments.
• Follow university standards for accuracy, accessibility, privacy, copyright, and photo and video permissions.
• Other duties and functions as needed

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & PRINCIPLES

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital media, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Basic photography and video recording skills, including experience using a smartphone or camera to create content.
• Familiarity with photo and video editing tools and a willingness to develop those skills.
• Understanding of common social media formats and how content varies by platform.
• Ability to organize assignments, meet deadlines, ask questions, and incorporate feedback.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with people across campus.
• Willingness to learn and support Concordia University Texas’s Christian mission.
• Ability to articulate and model the Concordia University Texas’ mission, vision, and values
• Commitment to encouraging and supporting diversity, inclusion, and equity as a key component of becoming the premier university where the adventure of faith, learning, and life-changing experiences leads to meaningful work
• All CTX positions require mission-driven individuals who have a heart for the Gospel and are committed to the Concordia Distinctive, our faith-based mission of empowering students from all backgrounds to lead lives of critical thought, compassionate action, and courageous leadership.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Experience building emails or newsletters in an email platform.
• Experience updating website content through a content management system.
• Experience creating short-form videos, interviewing subjects, or covering events.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility practices, including captions and alternative text.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and work with a computer.
• Must be able to navigate the campus to capture content and participate in campus engagement activities, including event setup, execution, and breakdown.
• Ability to occasionally lift, pull, or push up to 30lbs.
• Must be willing to work occasional weekends and evenings as required by the department.

COMMITMENT TO THE CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXAS MISSION

Concordia University Texas (CTX) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. CTX seeks candidates who demonstrate both professional excellence and strong personal faith in Christ, while strengthening our campus culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. To the extent allowed by law, we reserve the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. As an institution rooted in the Lutheran tradition and aligned with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, CTX does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

The preceding job description outlines the general nature and key duties of this role. It may not list every duty, responsibility, or qualification needed. Please ensure you meet all necessary qualifications and are capable of performing all job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.