Job Posting Title:
Digital Communications Specialist
Hiring Department:
Enterprise Technology - Vice President and Office of CIO
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Apr 09, 2027
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Job Details:
General Notes
This is a fixed term position that may end one year after the employee’s start date.
Flexible work arrangements are available for this position, including the ability to work remotely within the United States. We prefer a candidate located in the greater Austin area as travel to campus for occasional in-person events, training, team meetings, activities, etc., may be required.
This position provides life/work balance with typically a 40-hour work week, and travel limited to training (e.g., conferences/courses).
Enterprise Technology is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University of Texas at Austin of unlocking potential and preparing future leaders of the state.
Your Skills Will Make a Difference.
You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for research and the work you do will make a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working for our campus.
The University of Texas at Austin and Enterprise Technology provide an outstanding benefits package to our staff. Those benefits include:
- Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) or the Optional Retirement Program (a defined contribution plan)
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Training and conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Athletic ticket discounts
- Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
This position requires you to maintain internet service and a mobile phone with voice and data plans to be used when required for work.
Purpose
The Communications Specialist supports the strategic promotion and visibility of Enterprise Technology services, initiatives, and priorities through the execution of integrated, multi-channel marketing and communications efforts. This role is responsible for developing and delivering compelling digital, social, visual, and multimedia content that advances organizational goals, engages key audiences, and supports awareness, adoption, and participation across the UT community.
With a primary focus on digital storytelling and platform execution, the position manages social media channels, produces original visual and multimedia content, and contributes to newsletters and emerging communication formats such as podcasts. The role ensures consistent, timely, and brand aligned messaging across platforms and collaborates closely with the Digital Experience & Communications Manager and communications partners to strengthen Enterprise Technology’s digital presence.
Responsibilities
Digital & Social Media Communications:
- Plan, write, design, and distribute internal and external newsletters.
- Coordinate content development, editorial review, and publishing schedules.
- Maintain a consistent voice, tone, and visual identity across recurring communications.
- Support integrated communication campaigns by executing content plans developed in partnership with the broader communications team.
Podcast & Emerging Media Support:
- Support planning and production of organizational podcasts, including scheduling, guest coordination, and preparation of show notes.
- Assist with basic audio editing, publishing, and promotional support.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to shape episode themes and storytelling approaches.
Collaboration & Coordination:
- Work closely with communications colleagues, designers, and stakeholders to translate ideas into clear, engaging digital content.
- Support cross‑functional initiatives by contributing communications assets and execution support.
- Maintain strong working relationships with campus partners to ensure coordinated, effective messaging.
Required Qualifications
Perform other related functions as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, Multimedia Production, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience in digital communications, social media management, and content creation.
- Hands-on experience with photography, video recording, and video editing.
- Strong writing and editing skills for digital and social platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in IT communications, higher education, or technical environments.
- Familiarity with content management systems, newsletter platforms, and social media scheduling tools.
- Experience supporting or producing podcast or audio content.
- Portfolio demonstrating social media campaigns, photography, video, or multimedia storytelling.
Key Competencies
- Digital and visual storytelling
- Editorial judgment and attention to detail
- Creativity balanced with brand consistency
- Collaboration and relationship-building
- Adaptability in a fast-paced communications environment
Salary Range
$45,900 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Hybrid work environment, with a combination of on‑site and remote work; position requires residence in or the ability to commute to the Austin, Texas area.
- Repetitive use of a keyboard and creative software tools.
- Occasional lifting of equipment (up to 25 pounds) for photography or video needs.
Work Shift
- Monday – Friday, flexible between 7am-6pm
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
