MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Rio Grande Valley's University Marketing and Communications team seeks a Multimedia Journalist to develop and produce written stories and video content that promote the UTRGV brand across media, web and social platforms. The role targets stakeholders including donors, legislators, students and faculty, with output for print, broadcast and online distribution.

The candidate will manage story production, apply AP Style, and coordinate with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in writing, communications, multimedia production from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years of experience in news writing and video production, using AP Style, including experience with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter).

Responsibilities

• Develops and writes stories about UTRGV and the university community to advance the university brand.
• Manages production of assigned stories solo or in a team, adhering to deadlines and AP Style.
• Produces text, video and photo content for distribution across print, broadcast, web, and social media.
• Maintains regular contact with sources to identify story themes and newsworthy events.
• Tailors writing to platform-specific styles for social media, web pages, and NIC site content.
• Attends training seminars annually as approved by the director to grow skills.
• Collaborates with other departments for media support during events and press conferences.
• May shoot still photographs from time to time and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

AP Style

News writing

Video production

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in writing, communications, multimedia production

Tools

Video editing software

Video & still cameras

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Social Security Number
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV9140

Working Title

Working Title MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Department

Department University Marketing and Communications

FTE

FTE 1

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job

To develop and produce written stories and video content that help share and further the UTRGV brand of excellence, for distribution to the media, to include print, broadcast, web and social media, as well as to university students, faculty and staff; stakeholders like donors, grantors and legislators; and the community in general.

Description of Duties

• Develops and writes stories about UTRGV and the university community that help further the UTRGV brand of excellence.
• Manages production of assigned stories (either solo or as part of a team), using a solid knowledge of AP Style while adhering to deadlines.
• Produces text videos and video stories about UTRGV and the university community that help further the UTRGV brand of excellence.
• Maintains regular contact with key sources to identify story themes and newsworthy events.
• Tailors writing styles to the platform. (ex. must write snappy short text and headlines for social media platforms; weightier news headlines and stories for distribution to print and broadcast media; and adapt headline/cutline content for university web pages and the NIC website).
• Attends training seminars or conferences annually, chosen in consultation with the director, that helps the employee expand his or her knowledge and skill sets.
• Works closely with other relevant areas in monitoring media issues (such as requests for experts, story pitches and press conferences) and story development as they relate to the university.
• Provides assistance to other departments with media support for events, to include lining up experts for media at press conferences, monitoring media attendance at such events, and providing news coverage of the event.
• May shoot still photographs from time to time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in writing, communications, multimedia production from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of experience in news writing and video production, using AP Style, including experience working with social media platforms such as: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Preferred Experience

None.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Technical knowledge of video and photographic equipment including video and still cameras, video editing software, associated hardware, and computers.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Office or studio environment as well as field work; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly, to move objects.

Other

Knowledge of video production and storytelling styles is important. Excellent writing/storytelling skills, solid knowledge of AP Style, and the ability to write quickly and able to meet deadlines. Knowledge of social media writing/headline styles and posting judgment. Knowledge of still photography shooting and editing. Knowledge of video production and storytelling styles. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, work independently and in collaboration with team members.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 09/09/2026

Grant Funded Position

Grant Funded Position No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights