Social Networking & Digital Media Specialist

Details

Open Date

07/01/2026

Requisition Number

PRN17178N

Job Title

Social Networking & Digital Media Specialists

Working Title

Social Networking & Digital Media Specialist

Career Progression Track

P00

Track Level

P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code

Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Type

Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

No

Standard Hours per Week

19

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job?

No

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

00274 - College of Pharmacy

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

15.00 - 21.00

Close Date

10/01/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The College of Pharmacy seeks a Social Networking and Digital Media Specialist to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and maintain the college’s online social networking and digital media accounts to help achieve marketing goals. The position will create content for social media outlets and other digital media distribution.

Responsibilities

Essential duties include:

Event attendance (outside & during business hours) with content capture

o PharmD White Coat ceremony, Graduation, banquets, research retreats, Pharmacy Day on Capitol Hill, Golf Tournament, pharmacy club events, Orientation, professional headshots for faculty/staff/students, etc.

Photography and videography capture, preparation, and delivery

Social media management including trend research and execution, proactive and reactive content creation, and engagement/audience reporting

Assist with designing, posting, and maintaining digital display board content around the college building

Creative design and resource for digital content

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :

1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Social Networking & Digital Media Specialist, I:

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Social Networking & Digital Media Specialist, II:

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom, Photoshop, & Premiere Pro)

Experience with Canva software for design

DSLR / professional camera usage

Social media proficiency (top 3 platforms: TikTok, LinkedIn, & Instagram)

Lighting, microphone, and mobile capture equipment usage

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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