"Digital Content Creator"

Job Summary

Digital Content Creator. Develop and maintain organization's online social networking and digital media accounts (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) to help achieve marketing goals. Create marketing or promotional content for social media outlets and digital media distribution. Monitor and manage content including blogs, message boards, discussion groups, live chats, and status updates. Edit and filter inappropriate content and report or address Web abuse. Facilitate discussions or respond to inquiries. Analyze and report usage statistics. Provide feedback and analysis to management and other business functions, such as customer service, product development, and sales.

The Department of Neurology at the University of Utah is seeking a Social Networking & Digital Media Specialists to enhance its online presence through strategic social media management and content creation. From designing eye-catching graphics and shooting high-quality videos to strategizing impactful social media campaigns, the Content Creator will play a crucial part in strengthening the department's visibility and driving engagement.

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Responsibilities

• Social Media Management: Maintain and grow the department's social media presence
• Content Creation:
  • Generate ideas for social media feed.
  • Create relevant, engaging social media posts using consistent branding and design elements, including written content, graphics, and videos. Video content creation is a significant aspect of the position.
  • Run specialized campaigns for events such as Giving Day, Stroke Week, and ALS Awareness Month, etc.
  • Post event reminders on X, Instagram, and Facebook, and create events on Facebook and LinkedIn
  • Produce social media posts promptly upon leadership request
  • Amplify neurology-related research, educational content, and patient stories
• Event Coverage: Provide social media coverage for department events, including taking photographs/videos and creating posts
• Strategy Implementation:
  • Develop and execute a content calendar
  • Create a comprehensive social media strategy for the department, including shaping department reputation, pinpointing target audiences and relevant trends, and adapting content to each platform
  • Utilize analytics to guide future content decisions and fulfill department goals
  • Monitor and respond to comments and messages
• Communication:
  • Work closely with the Communications, Marketing, and Advancement teams
  • Collaborate with other university departments, faculty and staff members, and external entities

This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P22111

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.

Preferences

• Familiarity with current social media best practices and guidelines; ability to use social media planning tools (e.g., Sprout Social)
• Proficient in design, photo retouching, video editing and production, infographics creation, and other graphic design elements
• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.)
• Experience with video shooting and editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate well and consistently via email
• Strong organizational and planning abilities

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43224B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid work arrangement with flexible hours. Candidate will need to be available to work some nights/weekends (depending on events).

Department: 02185 - Neurology Administration

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $40,000 to $44,000

Close Date: 1/1/2026

Open Until Filled:

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