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Overview

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.

The University Foundation is seeking (1) Digital Media Specialist to join the 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Standards:

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

Location: Atlanta Campus