Digital Media Specialist Job at Texas State University in San Marcos

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Posting Information

Posting Number 2026001

Posting/Functional Title: Digital Media Specialist

University Pay Plan Title: Digital Media Specialist

Location: San Marcos

Department: School of Journalism & Mass Communication

Recruitment Type: Job Type Full-Time

Funding Source: Permanent

Monthly Salary: $3,952.89 - $4,166.67

Job Category: Exempt

Open Dates: 09/05/2025 – 09/22/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in mass communication, marketing, digital media or related field.
• Experience creating and executing marketing strategies, content creation, and digital engagement in various mediums including websites, emails, social, text, direct mail, print, and advertisements.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills across multiple platforms and audiences.
• Experience managing and coordinating special events

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Communication, Strategic Media, PR/Advertising, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading photography/social/video/online projects while collaborating with others in a creative environment.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience as a videographer, photographer, graphic designer, webmaster and/or social media content creator.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Description

The Digital Media Specialist schedules, coordinates and provides digital media services including, but not limited to video, audio, photography, web content and social media assets. Coordinates events, meetings and promotions to meet school/department, college, division, and university needs.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be a skilled storyteller and outreach specialist with an entrepreneurial spirit. A self-starter, the Digital Media Specialist is responsible for marketing, social media, communication and outreach, and digital asset management for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. In addition, the Digital Media Specialist will coordinate and manage events (Bobcat Days, award events, advisory board meetings). This role supervises students supporting online social media engagement, special events and media projects.

Additional Information to Applicants

Please include a portfolio of recent work and explain what your role on the project was.

Posting Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Benefits

Texas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance options, paid time off, wellness resources, professional growth opportunities, and retirement plans. Tuition benefits and other programs are also available.

Application Notes

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving campus community. For more information about benefits, visit https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html.

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