Digital Media Manager

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 670,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX is seeking a Digital Media Manager to develop and execute social media strategies across major platforms, amplifying ALERRT Center initiatives and outreach.

The role requires proven experience, strong content creation and analytics skills, and a collaborative mindset to support courses, events, and campus announcements. Flexible scheduling and strong teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience creating and managing social media initiatives.
• Excellent knowledge of business account management across major social platforms.
• Experience with social media data collection and analytics.
• A portfolio demonstrating the ability to tell complex stories.
• Proven ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with ALERRT's mission, training initiatives, and outreach goals.
• Create, curate, and publish content across platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Collaborate with curriculum coordinators and university partners to promote courses, events, success stories, and announcements.
• Monitor social media trends and best practices to keep content fresh and impactful.

Skills

Social media management

Content strategy

Analytics

Portfolio storytelling

Multitasking

Customer service

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Digital Media Manager

Posting Number: 2026765

Location: San Marcos

Department: ALERRT Center

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $5,000.00-$5,604.00

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in creating andmanaging social media initiatives on a variety of social media platforms.
• Excellent knowledge of business account management of allsocial media channels including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn,YouTube and more.
• Demonstrated experience with social media data collection andanalytics.
• A portfolio of work demonstrates the ability to tell complexstories in relatable terms.
• Proven ability to work on multiple prioritiessimultaneously.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Law Enforcement and first responder experience.
• Social Media video creation experience.

Job Description

Create, curate, and publish high-quality, relevant, andengaging content (graphics, videos, photos, articles, and posts) across platforms including Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram,LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy alignedwith ALERRT's mission, training initiatives, and outreachgoals.
• Create, curate, and publish high-quality, relevant, and engagingcontent (graphics, videos, photos, articles, and posts) acrossplatforms including Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, andYouTube.
• Collaborate with ALERRT curriculum and training coordinators,subject matter experts, and university partners to promote upcomingcourses, events, success stories, and institutionalannouncements.
• Monitor social media trends, tools, and best practices to ensurecontent remains fresh and impactful.

Job Open Date: 08/31/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.