Job Posting Title:

Communications Specialist, Marketing and Communications, Moody College of Communication

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Hiring Department:

Moody College of Communication

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

As a key member of the Moody College of Communication’s Marketing and Communication team, the communication Specialist supports the college’s departments, schools, and the Communication and Leadership degree program. Serving as the primary point of contact for initiating and prioritizing new projects, the Specialist works collaboratively to develop and implement cohesive, creative strategies. They ensure a steady flow of high-quality, innovative content—written, multimedia, and visual—for social media, websites, and other digital platforms, aligning with college/department/school/degree priorities and performance goals. The Specialist stays current on emerging technologies and trends, upholds brand integrity, adheres to governance standards, and is committed to excellence and accountability in all communications and digital media.

ResponsibilitiesContent Creation, Distribution, and Engagement

Develop, produce, and curate original content for the official social media and digital channels of the departments, schools, and the Communication and Leadership (CLD) degree.

Create engaging visual, written, and multimedia content that reflects each unit’s identity while aligning with the overarching Moody College brand.

Establish and implement a consistent, platform-appropriate social media posting strategy.

Design, write, and distribute newsletters that communicate key updates, promote events and stories, maintain brand voice, and maximize reader engagement.

Collaborate with department and school administration to manage website content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

Create compelling graphics and messages to promote events and announcements via digital signage; oversee the posting schedule.

Engage with audiences on department and school social media accounts by responding to messages, inquiries, and comments as needed. Communicate noteworthy conversations or reactions to the MarCom team.

Project Management

Work collaboratively with the MarCom team and department/school/degree leadership to plan, develop, and execute communication projects.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while ensuring timely and consistent delivery of communications.

Metrics and Reporting

Monitor and evaluate the performance of social media, website, and email content.

Compile and analyze metrics to inform strategy and optimize reach and engagement across digital platforms.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in social media, web, or digital communications, with demonstrated project and/or relationship management.

Proven experience creating content across a variety of social media platforms.

Experience managing and updating content on large-scale websites.

Strong digital graphic design skills and a keen eye for maintaining brand consistency.

Video production and editing experience for digital platforms.

Proficiency in content management systems (e.g., Drupal), email marketing platforms (and social media management tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Buffer).

Proficiency with project management tools and a demonstrated ability to stay organized and meet deadlines.

Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, fast-moving communications environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education or a large, complex organization.

Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices for digital content.

Strong ability to communicate clearly, proactively, and professionally.

Experience using analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, or similar platforms to guide strategy and measure impact.

Knowledge of SEO best practices for web and digital content.

Ability to translate complex academic or administrative topics into clear, engaging content for a public audience.

A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of content types and storytelling strategies.

Salary Range

$60,000

Working Conditions

Typical office environment

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.

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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.