"Digital Media Specialist"

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Digital Media Specialist

Posting Number: 2026168

Location: San Marcos

Department: Translational Health Research Center

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $4,500-$4,876.00

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience producing digital media content (video, audio, photography) for websites, social media, or marketing campaigns.
• Experience creating digital media content for websites and social media for research and marketing.
• Experience creating digital media assets for marketing, promotions, events, or organizational outreach.
• Experience developing and proofing digital publications
• Ability to create, manage, and update digital publications, applications, and online content.
• Proficiency with multimedia production software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Lightroom, Canva, DaVinci Resolve).
• Ability to use, maintain, and troubleshoot video and audio hardware (cameras, microphones, lighting, recorders).
• Experience working collaboratively on creative projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in digital media Innovation, Mass Communication, Film Production, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Description:

The Translational Health Research Center (THRC) at Texas State University facilitates applied research and events through partnerships with TXST faculty, staff, and students, businesses, community members, nonprofits, and government organizations.

THRC is currently seeking a Digital Media Specialist to provide and coordinate digital media production for the center. This role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented multimedia professional who can produce high-quality video, audio, and photography across platforms, including social media, websites, email marketing, and podcasts.

Job Duties:

Website + Email Management

• Responsible for managing and updating content on THRC websites through the university’s CMS.
• Create and upload graphics, images, and videos optimized for web accessibility and performance.
• Support email marketing campaigns by preparing digital assets, assisting with layout, and ensuring brand consistency.

Digital Media Production

• Produce photography, video, and other digital content for THRC’s communications and research outreach efforts.
• Film and edit short-form social media videos and long-form content for YouTube and other platforms.
• Set up and operate audio, lighting, and video equipment for interviews, podcasts, panel discussions, webinars, and promotional pieces.
• Capture high-quality B-roll and event photography consistent with THRC branding and visual guidelines.
• Edit and mix audio and video using professional post-production tools.

Podcast + Recording Support

• Set up podcast recording equipment for in-studio and remote sessions.
• Manage audio/video recording, file organization, post-production cleanup, and publishing workflows.

Project Coordination

• Manage multimedia workflows from concept to final delivery, ensuring timely execution and adherence to project deadlines.
• Collaborate with THRC staff, faculty partners, and external collaborators to plan and produce digital content.
• Organize and maintain media libraries, raw footage, photography archives, and project files.

Other Duties

• Provide photography coverage at center events.
• Assist with social media asset creation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

You are required to include a portfolio and/or samples of your work that demonstrate your experience creating digital media under the “portfolio” section. A link to your creative work is acceptable as well.

Job Open Date: 11/24/2025

Job Close Date: 12/05/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55208

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55208 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.