Digital Media Associate

Description of Work:

The Department of Food Science and Technology is advancing multi-disciplinary approaches for safe, sustainable and healthy foods through innovative research, teaching and outreach.

As a Digital Media Associate, you will:

• Create and manage content for department screen displays.
• Update and maintain departmental website to ensure content accuracy, functionality, and accessibility.
• Manage and update departmental social media platforms with timely and engaging content.
• Design and create content for departmental newsletters.
• Photograph departmental and center events for use in digital and print communications.
• Serve as departmental liaison with Information Services for faculty, staff, students, and grad students.
• Contribute to front office operations including visitor reception, shipment/delivery handling, and student assistance.

This position is located at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, NE, which includes the Nebraska Innovation Studio, the Scarlet Hotel, and the Mill Coffee & Bistro. Within the UNL system, the position is categorized as an Office Associate.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working for UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in communications, graphic design, business or a related field plus 2 years related experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Experience in graphic design applications including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance the administration of multiple projects, meet deadlines with attention to detail, and work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

• Knowledge of social media and web marketing for higher education and/or retail.
• Basic HTML skills along with web design and content writing experience.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot computers, audio visual, and/or teleconferencing equipment.