Multimedia Specialist

Major/Essential Functions
In this position, you will serve as a key member of the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering marketing and communications team by creating compelling visual and digital content that supports the college’s strategic goals. You will be responsible for planning, producing, and delivering multimedia projects from concept to completion, including photography, videography, graphic design, web content, and digital storytelling. Working closely with faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and external partners, you will identify and share stories that highlight the impact of engineering education, research, innovation, and outreach. This position requires strong creative, technical, and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism, and collaboration while representing the college and Texas Tech University.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated successful experience photographing and filming events and event participants

Professional experience demonstrating excellent writing, editing, and multimedia production skills

Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the areas of marketing, communications, public relations, visual communication, and social media content curation

Experience overseeing the design and production of video and audio projects for marketing and/or informational purposes

Computer literacy in word processing, photo database management, and use

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work effectively under stressful situations

Ability to work as part of a team and individually with dependability, professionalism, and initiative

Knowledge of AP Style

About the Department and/or College
The Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE) was one of the university’s original four colleges founded in 1925 and later renamed in honor of Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. The WCOE has seven departments and approximately 4800 undergraduate and 1300 graduate students. There are approximately 220 faculty/instructors and 115 staff in the college. “We are a regionally rooted first class engineering college with national and worldwide impact.”

The Dean's Office in the Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE) is dedicated to the success of our faculty, students and staff. This team serves as the leadership and operational hub of the college, guiding academic programming, faculty affairs, research initiatives, and student support, while balancing essential administrative functions. We value dedication, integrity, and hard work, fostering a supportive community that encourages collaboration, creativity and effectiveness. We believe our roles are crucial to the functioning of the entire college. Its leadership shapes the educational experience for students, drives impactful research, manages resources effectively, and ensures that the college maintains strong ties to industry, the community, and our alumni.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Lightroom, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator as well as other video editing programs like Final Cut Pro and Davinci Resolve.

Knowledge of social media planning and scheduling software.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment including, but not limited to: meeting deadlines; adapting to last-minute changes.

Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the areas of marketing, communications, public relations, visual communication, and social media content curation.

Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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