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Working Title Digital Media Manager
Brief Position Overview The Digital Media Manager is charged with developing and implementing digital marketing strategies to help meet MSUB enrollment and retention goals and enhance the overall reputation of the university through the digital space. Through close collaboration with the Admissions Team and other university leaders, the Digital Media Manager ensures that a digital-first approach is applied to key strategic areas, such as student recruitment and stakeholder engagement, as outlined in the Strategic Marketing Plan. Through alignment on messaging and following established brand guidelines, the Digital Media Manager creates, curates, and manages digital campaigns on relevant platforms. About 80 percent of this position’s time will be spent working directly on student recruitment, retention projects, and promotional plans. Under guidance from the UCAM director, this position also interacts with various academic, student services, student clubs, and emergency response teams as needed. University Communications & Marketing’s mission is to strengthen MSUB’s public image, achieve enrollment goals, increase awareness of MSUB’s accomplishments, and develop consistent communications that build our reputation. UCAM manages the marketing, promotional and licensing efforts of the university; supports and promotes MSUB’s activities; and aligns with Admissions on messaging for recruiting efforts.
Position Number Department Department Communications and Marketing
Division Division Chancellor's Office
Appointment Type Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA Union Affiliation Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Compensation Compensation Annual
Salary Salary range of $57,000.00 to $67,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Contract Type MUS
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Recruitment Type Open
General Statement Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU ! The following are reasons why you should join our team:
Work-life balance
Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.
Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.
Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop digital-first campaigns aligned with MSU Billings marketing strategy and enrollment goals.
Create multimedia content for use across the university and in the community.
Collaborate with Admissions team and Communications team on digital strategies and tactics.
Oversee social media monitoring, using analytics to measure and improve performance.
Oversee student social media worker(s).
Remain current on higher education enrollment and marketing trends and platforms.
Connect with community entities to understand and use collaborative marketing potential.
Monitor and provide oversight of development of student-led social media pages to ensure all social media efforts comply with MSUB’s social media policy and brand guidelines.
Regularly communicate with various departments (Center for Engagement, Athletics, Housing, etc.) to ensure messaging alignment.
Support the Director of Communications & Marketing on crisis communications as needed.
Collaborate with the director on positive stories or feature MSU Billings faculty, staff and students.
Serve as media liaison in absence of director.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualities
Proven experience with and a comprehensive understanding of how digital communications and marketing move people to make decisions. That includes, but is not limited to Meta, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Spotify platforms.
Comprehensive understanding of how various digital platforms and communication links can be used in communications and marketing strategies, specifically in a competitive environment.
Demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing for a digital audience.
Passion for higher education, social media, and communication.
Ability to maintain attention to detail while under pressure to meet deadlines or prioritize competing demands.
Experience using various digital tools (Adobe Creative Cloud such as Photoshop, Lightroom Premier) to edit photos, videos and other content.
Capability to maintain strong pace of social media content creation and platform management.
Ability to work independently on a wide variety of tasks while also contributing in a team-oriented environment.
Good working knowledge of Associated Press writing style.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability and willingness to quickly learn new software and processes.
Physical Demands This position requires some weekend and evening hours based on campus needs. Extended days (10-12 hours) may be required as needed. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking. Lifting camera gear (15-20 pounds). Pace of work is fast and often requires multitasking on with multiple ongoing projects. Excellent written and verbal communication necessary as well as analyzing and reading capabilities.
Reasonable Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mandatory Reporter All employees of Montana State University Billings are Mandatory Reporters. They must report information to the Title IX Office (Director of HR) as soon as they become aware of alleged discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, gender, or any other protected class (see HR’s harassment policy for more information). This includes, but is not limited to, alleged sexual assault.
Campus Safety Montana State University Billings is committed to assisting all members of the MSUB community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the University Police Department website at: http://www.msubillings.edu/police/pdf/Annual_Security_and_Fire_Safety_Report.pdf
This institution is an equal opportunity employer
This job description is not designed to be an all-inclusive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. There may be other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, journalism, English, or related field.
Experience Required: Three to five years of experience in digital marketing and communications.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Experience Preferred: Marketing industry experience; preferably in higher education. Familiarity with Google analytics and other analytics.
The Successful Candidate Will Special Requirements Physical Demands This position has supervisory duties? No
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2600037P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 04/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 01/20/2026
Close Date Open until filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Statement Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu .
MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm
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Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Position Information NBAPOSN Title
Working Title
Working Title Digital Media Manager
Brief Position Overview The Digital Media Manager is charged with developing and implementing digital marketing strategies to help meet MSUB enrollment and retention goals and enhance the overall reputation of the university through the digital space. Through close collaboration with the Admissions Team and other university leaders, the Digital Media Manager ensures that a digital-first approach is applied to key strategic areas, such as student recruitment and stakeholder engagement, as outlined in the Strategic Marketing Plan. Through alignment on messaging and following established brand guidelines, the Digital Media Manager creates, curates, and manages digital campaigns on relevant platforms. About 80 percent of this position’s time will be spent working directly on student recruitment, retention projects, and promotional plans. Under guidance from the UCAM director, this position also interacts with various academic, student services, student clubs, and emergency response teams as needed. University Communications & Marketing’s mission is to strengthen MSUB’s public image, achieve enrollment goals, increase awareness of MSUB’s accomplishments, and develop consistent communications that build our reputation. UCAM manages the marketing, promotional and licensing efforts of the university; supports and promotes MSUB’s activities; and aligns with Admissions on messaging for recruiting efforts.
Position Number Department Department Communications and Marketing
Division Division Chancellor's Office
Appointment Type Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA Union Affiliation Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Compensation Compensation Annual
Salary Salary range of $57,000.00 to $67,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Contract Type MUS
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Recruitment Type Open
General Statement Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU ! The following are reasons why you should join our team:
Work-life balance
Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.
Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.
Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop digital-first campaigns aligned with MSU Billings marketing strategy and enrollment goals.
Create multimedia content for use across the university and in the community.
Collaborate with Admissions team and Communications team on digital strategies and tactics.
Oversee social media monitoring, using analytics to measure and improve performance.
Oversee student social media worker(s).
Remain current on higher education enrollment and marketing trends and platforms.
Connect with community entities to understand and use collaborative marketing potential.
Monitor and provide oversight of development of student-led social media pages to ensure all social media efforts comply with MSUB’s social media policy and brand guidelines.
Regularly communicate with various departments (Center for Engagement, Athletics, Housing, etc.) to ensure messaging alignment.
Support the Director of Communications & Marketing on crisis communications as needed.
Collaborate with the director on positive stories or feature MSU Billings faculty, staff and students.
Serve as media liaison in absence of director.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualities
Proven experience with and a comprehensive understanding of how digital communications and marketing move people to make decisions. That includes, but is not limited to Meta, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Spotify platforms.
Comprehensive understanding of how various digital platforms and communication links can be used in communications and marketing strategies, specifically in a competitive environment.
Demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing for a digital audience.
Passion for higher education, social media, and communication.
Ability to maintain attention to detail while under pressure to meet deadlines or prioritize competing demands.
Experience using various digital tools (Adobe Creative Cloud such as Photoshop, Lightroom Premier) to edit photos, videos and other content.
Capability to maintain strong pace of social media content creation and platform management.
Ability to work independently on a wide variety of tasks while also contributing in a team-oriented environment.
Good working knowledge of Associated Press writing style.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability and willingness to quickly learn new software and processes.
Physical Demands This position requires some weekend and evening hours based on campus needs. Extended days (10-12 hours) may be required as needed. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking. Lifting camera gear (15-20 pounds). Pace of work is fast and often requires multitasking on with multiple ongoing projects. Excellent written and verbal communication necessary as well as analyzing and reading capabilities.
Reasonable Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mandatory Reporter All employees of Montana State University Billings are Mandatory Reporters. They must report information to the Title IX Office (Director of HR) as soon as they become aware of alleged discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, gender, or any other protected class (see HR’s harassment policy for more information). This includes, but is not limited to, alleged sexual assault.
Campus Safety Montana State University Billings is committed to assisting all members of the MSUB community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the University Police Department website at: http://www.msubillings.edu/police/pdf/Annual_Security_and_Fire_Safety_Report.pdf
This institution is an equal opportunity employer
This job description is not designed to be an all-inclusive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. There may be other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, journalism, English, or related field.
Experience Required: Three to five years of experience in digital marketing and communications.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Experience Preferred: Marketing industry experience; preferably in higher education. Familiarity with Google analytics and other analytics.
The Successful Candidate Will Special Requirements Physical Demands This position has supervisory duties? No
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2600037P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 04/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 01/20/2026
Close Date Open until filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Statement Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu .
MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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