Auburn University · 1 day ago
Digital Media Specialist
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$44K/yr - $99K/yr
2+ years expAuburn University is seeking a Digital Media Specialist to join their Communications and Marketing team. The role involves leveraging creative multimedia storytelling to enhance the Auburn student experience through engaging online content and managing social media accounts.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the AU Student Affairs Communications and Marketing team to produce compelling, creative, and brand-aligned content for web and social media
Manage @auburnstudents social media accounts by coordinating post calendars; capturing, editing, and posting content; and responding to comments and DMs
Imagine, design, and launch social media campaigns to increase visibility, optimize engagement, and create connections to AU Student Affairs
Conduct digital media consultations for Student Affairs clients, analyzing their unique needs and determining the best creative approach to achieve their project goals
Design and maintain digital screens and videoboards in the Harold D. Melton Student Center and other campus spaces managed by Student Affairs
Support Student Affairs units with live streaming video for events and social media marketing as needed
Mentor and oversee student videographers as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR Master's degree
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience OR Master's degree plus 2 years of experience
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience OR Master's degree plus 4 years of experience
Scope of Degree: In Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
Scope of Experience: Experience in managing media projects to include producing, directing, and scheduling
Preferred
Experience creating content for social media, capturing and editing still photography, and using a digital asset management platform
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud suite
Strong photography/videography editing skills
Knowledge of SEO optimization and performance tracking
Knowledge of AP Style and Auburn University branding guidelines
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
Recent News
2026-02-05
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