Digital Media & Creative Services Specialist, UT Libraries

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin UT Libraries seeks a Digital Media & Creative Services Specialist to lead social media management, multimedia storytelling, photography, and design across library communications. This role ensures a consistent visual identity and collaborates with the communications team on campaigns and events.

Responsibilities include producing engaging video content, managing digital assets, and advancing branding standards while working with stakeholders campus-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
• 3 years of media experience including video and photography.
• Experience producing and editing video and photographic content.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Strong written and visual communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, trends, analytics, and content strategy.
• Ability to work independently and with a broad set of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Social Media Management: manage UT Libraries' social media presence; develop a content calendar; create, schedule, publish, and monitor posts; engage audiences; track metrics.
• Video Production and Multimedia Storytelling: plan, produce, edit, and publish video content; conduct interviews; develop multimedia stories; maintain assets.
• Photography and Digital Asset Management: capture and edit photos; organize asset library; manage releases and permissions.
• Brand Stewardship: ensure visual identity consistency; support accessibility and user-centered design.
• Team Support: collaborate on integrated campaigns; develop materials for events and programs.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Social media management

Video production

Photography

Brand stewardship

Team collaboration

Content strategy

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Video editing software (Premiere Pro / Final Cut)

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Digital Media & Creative Services Specialist, UT Libraries

Hiring Department:

UT Libraries

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Oct 26, 2026

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas Libraries advances teaching, catalyzes research, and democratizes learning in order to develop critical thinkers and global citizens. As an essential campus partner in building a rich research and learning ecosystem, we are committed to creating and sustaining a community that welcomes and respects all individuals, celebrates different perspectives and experiences, and fosters belonging. To learn more about UT Libraries, please visit our website: https://www.lib.utexas.edu/

Purpose

The Digital Media and Creative Services Specialist develops and produces engaging digital content that advances the mission, priorities, and visibility of UT Libraries. This position leads social media management, multimedia storytelling, photography, video production, and creative design services while ensuring a consistent and compelling visual identity across library communications. as part of the senior vice provost's operations team, this position collaborates closely with the communications officer and events and engagement support coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Social Media Management: Manage UT Libraries’ social media presence across all relevant platforms. Develop and maintain a social media content calendar aligned with strategic priorities, events, campaigns, and initiatives. Create, schedule, publish, and monitor social media content. Engage with audiences through appropriate monitoring, response coordination, and community management practices. Track performance metrics and provide regular reports on audience engagement, reach, and growth.
• Video Production and Multimedia Storytelling: Plan, produce, edit, and publish video content that promotes library services, resources, collections, events, donor impact, student success stories, and strategic initiatives. Conduct video interviews and develop multimedia stories featuring students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Produce short- and long-form digital content for websites, social media, presentations, and special campaigns. Maintain video production equipment and digital asset libraries.
• Photography and Digital Asset Management: Capture and edit photographic content for publications, websites, social media, events, and promotional materials. Maintain an organized digital asset file system. Coordinate photo and video releases and permissions as appropriate.
• Brand Stewardship: Support implementation of the UT Libraries visual identity and brand standards. Ensure consistency across digital and print communications. Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen accessibility and user-centered design practices across communications materials.
• Team Support: Collaborate with the communications team on integrated communications campaigns and institutional priorities. Develop materials and multimedia content for events and programs.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field.
• Three years of experience creating various forms of media, including video and still photography, video and audio editing, web design, graphic design, or interactive media.
• Demonstrated experience producing and editing video and photographic content.
• Experience creating digital and print marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar tools.
• Strong written and visual communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, trends, analytics, and content strategy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a broad community of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of related professional experience.
• Experience working in higher education, libraries, museums, cultural institutions, or nonprofit organizations.
• Experience with video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools.
• Experience with digital asset management systems.
• Experience analyzing engagement metrics and making data-informed recommendations.

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills.

Salary Range

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office and library conditions.
• This position is located in Austin, Texas and requires regular onsite work.

Work Shift

• Monday through Friday between the hours of 7am - 6pm, as arranged with supervisor.

• Occasional evening or weekend work is required.
• Regular onsite work is expected but once training and onboarding is complete, there will be an option for a flexible work arrangement allowing for a flexible number of days working remote and in-person each week.

Required Materials (PDF preferred)

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

During your application, you will be asked the following questions:

• Please tell us about a multimedia project you created from concept to completion.
• How do you use data to improve content?
• Please describe your approach to collaboration.

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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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