Digital Media Coordinator, Media Production Specialist II, Temporary

Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Marketing, Digital Engagement and Brand Strategy, the Digital Media Coordinator supports the production, design, and ongoing evolution of the university’s digital presence with modern approaches to visual storytelling including photography and videography. The position supports the university’s strategic marketing and communications efforts through website content administration, user experience improvements, digital storytelling, and multimedia production. In consultation with the Associate Director, the Coordinator works independently and collaboratively to oversee website content, support digital campaigns, and create visual assets through photography and videography to enhance online engagement. The role is critical in promoting Sonoma State University to support student recruitment, retention, brand awareness, and community engagement. The position works closely with university leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external partners to maintain a dynamic, accurate, and accessible web presence that reflects institutional priorities.

Key Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or a related field, and a minimum of two years of experience in marketing and/or communications. Higher education experience is highly preferred. Experience with a content management system (CMS), knowledge of web accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG), search engine optimization (SEO), and user experience (UX) best practices is preferred. Experience with photography and videography, including shooting, editing, and optimizing multimedia content for digital platforms, is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills, solid foundation in grammar, spelling, and composition of various communication vehicles are required. Candidates should have strong proficiency with computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google Suite, web analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics), Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, or similar software), and basic HTML/CSS is preferred.

Salary and Benefits
This is a full‑time, temporary, non‑exempt position. Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience and will be in the range of $5,178 – $5,605 per month (step 1 – step 5). The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $5,178 – $7,543 per month (step 1 – step 20). Reappointment depends on performance and budgetary considerations. The position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave, and 15 paid holidays each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting
The University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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