Digital Communications Specialist

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Specialist supports the strategic promotion and visibility of Enterprise Technology services, initiatives, and priorities through the execution of integrated, multi-channel marketing and communications efforts. This role is responsible for developing and delivering compelling digital, social, visual, and multimedia content that advances organizational goals, engages key audiences, and supports awareness, adoption, and participation across the UT community. With a primary focus on digital storytelling and platform execution, the position manages social media channels, produces original visual and multimedia content, and contributes to newsletters and emerging communication formats such as podcasts. The role ensures consistent, timely, and brand aligned messaging across platforms and collaborates closely with the Digital Experience & Communications Manager and communications partners to strengthen Enterprise Technology’s digital presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, Multimedia Production, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated experience in digital communications, social media management, and content creation.
Hands-on experience with photography, video recording, and video editing.
Strong writing and editing skills for digital and social platforms.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Experience in IT communications, higher education, or technical environments.
Familiarity with content management systems, newsletter platforms, and social media scheduling tools.
Experience supporting or producing podcast or audio content.
Portfolio demonstrating social media campaigns, photography, video, or multimedia storytelling.

Responsibilities

Digital & Social Media Communications: Plan, write, design, and distribute internal and external newsletters. Coordinate content development, editorial review, and publishing schedules. Maintain a consistent voice, tone, and visual identity across recurring communications. Support integrated communication campaigns by executing content plans developed in partnership with the broader communications team.
Podcast & Emerging Media Support: Support planning and production of organizational podcasts, including scheduling, guest coordination, and preparation of show notes. Assist with basic audio editing, publishing, and promotional support. Collaborate with subject matter experts to shape episode themes and storytelling approaches.
Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with communications colleagues, designers, and stakeholders to translate ideas into clear, engaging digital content. Support cross‑functional initiatives by contributing communications assets and execution support. Maintain strong working relationships with campus partners to ensure coordinated, effective messaging. Perform other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) or the Optional Retirement Program (a defined contribution plan)
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card