Georgia State University is hiring: Digital Media Specialist in Atlanta

Overview

Digital Media Specialist role at Georgia State University. The University Advancement Division works to further Georgia State’s status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Foundation is seeking (1) Digital Media Specialist to join the team and elevate the GSU Foundation to the next level of excellence.

About University Advancement: Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State’s status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation.

Donor Engagement and Communications: The mission of Donor Engagement and Communications is to create a philanthropic culture that will lead to increased charitable support for Georgia State University and its students, faculty, and staff. The Digital Media Specialist is part of a team that works towards building a donor base that moves potential prospects into leadership gift levels.

These are exciting times at University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in joining our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

The University Foundation is seeking (1) Digital Media Specialist to join the already incredible team taking the GSU Foundation to the next level of excellence.

Job Duties

Content Creation & Digital Media Production:

• Develop digital content across multiple communications channels, campaigns, and initiatives, including for web, email, social media, print, and digital channels.
• Ensure content reflects institutional engagement and fundraising priorities and supports the engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of key audiences.
• Plan and coordinate high-quality video and audio content for web, social media, and special events.
• Supervise student video assistant in video production and digital editing services for advancement initiatives.

Writing & Editorial Development:

• Research, write, and edit compelling content across channels (web, email, social, print, video).
• Translate complex academic and institutional initiatives into engaging, accessible stories.
• Write proposals, donor stories, video scripts, and marketing collateral that support fundraising and engagement.
• Maintain editorial consistency that aligns with the institutional voice, tone, and messaging.

Strategic Collaboration & Project Management:

• Partner with the advancement staff and communications teams to identify storytelling opportunities.
• Lead or support multimedia communications projects from concept through execution.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines and strategic goals.

Other:

• Serve as a thoughtful, collaborative, and accountable team member. Commit to the highest standards of civility and decency toward all and to promoting and supporting a community where all people can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of abuse.
• These responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor. Responsibilities are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary.
• Individuals will also be required to work some nights and weekends, when necessary, and travel (via plane, train, or car) at least 15% of the time within and outside of the state of Georgia.

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit

University Advancement

Department

University Advancement

Location

Atlanta Campus

Shift

8:30am - 5:15pm Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends

Salary

$50,000 - $60,000

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

09/12/25, 2:03:37 PM

09/27/25, 3:59:00 AM

Special Instructions

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application.
• Resume.
• Cover Letter outlining your experiences as they relate to the purpose and mission of GSU Advancement.

Georgia State University Values

COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.