Visual Storytelling & Social Media Lead

University of Montana; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial tuition waiver

Wellness program

Insurance package

Job summary

University of Montana invites applications for a Social Media Manager for Broadcast Media-Montana Public Radio (MTPR). The role focuses on leading visual direction and hands-on production across broadcast, video, digital, marketing and social media to strengthen MTPR's visual identity.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and organized producer who can balance strategy with execution, manage priorities, and evolve its visual storytelling in a fast-changing digital landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional design or production experience across multiple platforms (broadcast/video, motion graphics, digital, marketing).
• Experience managing social media platforms and understanding performance on each platform.
• Ability to lead projects, manage priorities, and guide creative work.
• Experience creating visuals across broadcast, video, digital and marketing materials.
• Experience tracking video analytics to inform creative decisions.
• Strong knowledge of design principles and current tools and technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual direction and creative production across broadcast, digital, marketing and social media.
• Create graphics, campaign creative, short-form video and other visual assets.
• Translate brand strategy and content priorities into compelling visual storytelling.
• Turn MTPR content into engaging social media and digital deliverables.
• Manage social media campaigns and maintain a consistent content calendar.
• Oversee multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and brand consistency.
• Stay current with social media trends and emerging creative styles.

Skills

Social media management

Graphic design

Video production

Project leadership

Analytics

Communication

Brand storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design/visual communications or related field

Tools

Design software

Job description

University of Montana invites applications for a Social Media Manager for Broadcast Media-Montana Public Radio (MTPR). The role focuses on leading visual direction and hands-on production across broadcast, video, digital, marketing and social media to strengthen MTPR's visual identity.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and organized producer who can balance strategy with execution, manage priorities, and evolve its visual storytelling in a fast-changing digital landscape.