TRIO Social Media Specialist

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking a TRIO News Media Specialist to develop and manage communications, graphic design, photography, video, audio, digital media, and promotional materials for the University’s TRIO Programs.

The role is hands-on and production-oriented, managing projects from concept through completion, promoting TRIO opportunities, and providing professional support for TRIO activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Experience with TRIO, student services, communications, or marketing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and produces TRIO flyers, brochures, newsletters, invitations, banners, presentations, advertisements, recruitment materials, social media graphics, and other promotional content.
• Creates and manages digital content for TRIO websites, social media, electronic communications, and digital signage.
• Provides professional photography, photo editing, video recording, video editing, and audio production for TRIO activities, events, students, staff, and accomplishments.
• Develops promotional campaigns and media content supporting TRIO recruitment, outreach, participant engagement, events, and program visibility.
• Documents TRIO activities and maintains an organized digital library of photographs, videos, publications, and other media assets.

Skills

Graphic design

Photography

Video production

Digital content creation

Publication management

Project management

Multitasking

Time management

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Marketing, Digital Media, Media Production, or related field

Job description

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Posting Number

TSU203802

Official TSU Title

TRIO Social Media Specialist

Grant Title

n/a

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

The TRIO News Media Specialist is responsible for the development, production, and management ofcommunications, graphic design, photography, video, audio, digital media, marketing, and promotionalmaterials supporting the University’s TRIO Programs.

The position is a hands-on, production-oriented role responsible for maintaining a consistent workload and delivering quality work within established deadlines. The Specialist is expected to take initiative,manage projects from concept through completion, proactively identify opportunities to promote TRIO,and provide timely and professional support to all TRIO programs.

Essential Duties Summary

• Develops and produces TRIO flyers, brochures, newsletters, invitations, banners, presentations, advertisements, recruitment materials, social media graphics, and other promotional content.
• Creates and manages digital content for TRIO websites, social media, electronic communications, and digital signage.
• Provides professional photography, photo editing, video recording, video editing, and audio production for TRIO activities, events, students, staff, and accomplishments.
• Develops promotional campaigns and media content supporting TRIO recruitment, outreach, participant engagement, events, and program visibility.
• Documents TRIO activities and maintains an organized digital library of photographs, videos, publications, and other media assets.
• Produces newsletters, program highlights, student success stories, and other communications showcasing TRIO accomplishments.
• Provides media and communications support for orientations, workshops, conferences, summer programs, college tours, recruitment activities, recognition events, and other TRIO activities.
• Develops materials for target-school outreach, student recruitment, parent engagement, and community partnerships.
• Coordinates assigned communications and media projects with TRIO staff, University personnel, vendors, and external partners.
• Maintains an inventory of TRIO media and office equipment and reports equipment needs or deficiencies.
• Provides assigned operational and technical support for TRIO facilities, equipment, and digital media systems.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

WORKLOAD, PRODUCTIVITY & ACCOUNTABILITY

The TRIO News Media Specialist is expected to maintain a consistent and productive workload

appropriate to an exempt professional position.

• Manages multiple projects and establishes priorities based on program needs and deadlines.
• Takes ownership of assignments from initiation through completion.
• Meets established deadlines and promptly communicates potential delays.
• Proactively identifies TRIO activities, accomplishments, and communication opportunities requiring media coverage.
• Maintains an active project list and organized records of completed work.
• Produces measurable work products that demonstrate completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Uses work time effectively and demonstrates initiative without requiring continuous direction.
• Responds timely to requests and follows assignments through to final completion.
• Maintains professional standards, accuracy, quality, confidentiality, and compliance with University policies.

% FTE

.1

Hiring Range

$45,486.69 - $57,995.53

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Marketing, Digital Media, Media Production, or related field.

Required Licensing/Certification

None Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Communications, public relations, marketing, graphic design, photography, digital media, social media, website management, publication production, and University policies and branding standards.

Skill in: Graphic design, photography, video/audio production, digital content creation, publication management, project management, multitasking, time management, and professional communication.

Ability to: Work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, take initiative, produce professional-quality work, communicate effectively, adapt to changing program needs, and maintain accountability for assigned projects and deliverables

Work Experience

Required:

• One (1) to two (2) years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred

• Experience in higher education, TRIO, student services, communications, or marketing.
• Experience with graphic design, photography, video/audio production, social media, and website management.
• Demonstrated portfolio of completed media, communications, graphic design, photography, or video work.

Working/Environmental Conditions

Routine office environment with work throughout campus and at TRIO events, schools, conferences,and other assigned locations. May require operating media equipment, lifting or carrying lightweightequipment, and occasional evening or weekend work based on program activities.

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date

10/02/2026

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.