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George Washington University
Digital Multimedia Specialist
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Hybrid - Washington, District Of Columbia
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Full-Time
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$18 - $30
per Hour
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Marketing
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October 22nd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
George Washington University is hiring a Digital Multimedia Specialist for its School of Engineering and Applied Science to create and collect visual content that tells the school's story across multimedia platforms. Working with the Director of Communications and Marketing and the MarCom team, the specialist produces graphic design, video and photo content that supports the school's academic reputation, enrollment efforts, alumni engagement and research enterprise. The position is hybrid and based in Washington, D.C.
Highlights
- Plan and implement visual storytelling that engages internal and external audiences and reinforces the school's brand and thought leadership.
- Plan and manage graphic design and video production for the school, from concept through execution, in a collaborative team environment.
- Create and implement a strategic social media calendar, co-managing the content calendar with the team members who run social media, web and other earned and owned media.
- Capture photo, video and audio content with school equipment and oversee editing so that content stays consistent across offices and departments.
- Manage the software and digital filing and sharing of content, and recommend software and equipment as needed.
- Measure outcomes to guide future shifts in creative direction, strategy and tactics.
- Follow the AP Style Guide and the GW Brand Guide, and manage permissions for displaying people in content.
- Collaborate with the Dean's office, graduate and undergraduate enrollment and admissions, Development and Alumni Relations, GW Creative Services and GW Advertising.
- Requires a bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant professional experience (equivalent combinations accepted), including 2+ years of graphic design, digital media, video and photo editing, creative design and website design.
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I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary: | GW Engineering seeks a Digital Multimedia Specialist to advance the strategic mission of the School of Engineering and Applied Science by creating and collecting content to share our stories and messages across a variety of multimedia platforms. Working collaboratively with the Director of Communications and Marketing, the MarCom team and other stakeholders, the Digital Multimedia Specialist works to elevate the academic reputation, enrollment efforts, alumni engagement, research enterprise, and connect the GW Engineering community of students, faculty, staff and alumni with high-quality visual information and experiences.
Graphic design, video and photo capture, and editing are key elements of this position. They plan and implement visual storytelling that engages key internal and external audiences, creating and amplifying authentic and inclusive brand-reaffirming messages and thought leadership. The individual creates and implements a strategic social media calendar, developing content that amplifies timely and appropriate messages to key audiences through key media. They manage software and digital filing/ sharing of content. Core relationships within the school include the Dean’s office, the marketing and communications team, administrative colleagues across academic departmental leadership, graduate enrollment and admissions, undergraduate enrollment and admissions, student-facing roles and Development and Alumni Relations. Within the university, this role collaborates with GW Creative Services and GW Advertising, and other departments to produce visual storytelling.
The position reports to the Director of Communications and Marketing and should specialize in visual/creative content creation and provide strategic vision associated with creation of marketing deliverables used in print, web and multimedia applications throughout the school of engineering. The role performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Additional Responsibilities are:
Plans and implements through visual storytelling that engages key internal and external audiences, creating and amplifying authentic and inclusive brand reaffirming messages and thought leadership.
Plans and manages through execution, graphic design and video production for the school in a creative, collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Strategizes and executes on a timeline, co-managing the content calendar, collaborating with team members managing social media, web and other earned and owned media.
Manages software and digital filing/ sharing of content, recommending software and equipment as needed.
Measures outcomes to determine future shifts in creative direction, strategy, and tactics.
Oversees graphic design, content capture and editing, communications and multimedia to achieve department’s goals and maintain consistency across offices and departments.
Regularly will capture content with school equipment (photo, video, audio) to leverage content production.
Follow the AP Style Guide, the GW Brand Guide and integrate brand personality as appropriate; and manage permissions for displaying personas in the content.
Perform in a hybrid position located within the GW School of Engineering and Applied Science in Washington, D.C., just two blocks from the Foggy Bottom Metro (Orange, Silver, Blue) and collaborate with the GW Marketing and Communications team located a few blocks away in “Western Market” at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave.
Performs other work-related duties as requested. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the lead from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications: | Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: |
Preferred Qualifications: | 2+ years of successful experience in graphic design, digital media, video and photo editing, creative design and website design. Project management experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with key video and photo editing software. Candidates should share professional social media profiles to demonstrate experience managing enterprise accounts. A background in marketing and communications, leveraging digital marketing tools and software to amplify authentic messaging and storytelling that is informative and/or persuasive. Successful experience in visual storytelling across multiple social media channels. Strong organizational and operational skills to oversee and complete multiple complex projects working in parallel. Experience in marketing in higher education is preferred, but not required. Exceptional judgment and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse population at all levels, facilitate decision-making and maintain a positive and constructive demeanor treating all staff, students, faculty, alumni and vendors with professionalism, courtesy and respect.
Graphic design, video and photo capture, and editing are key elements of this position. They plan and implement visual storytelling that engages key internal and external audiences, creating and amplifying authentic and inclusive brand-reaffirming messages and thought leadership. The individual creates and implements a strategic social media calendar, developing content that amplifies timely and appropriate messages to key audiences through key media. They manage software and digital filing/ sharing of content. Core relationships within the school include the Dean’s office, the marketing and communications team, administrative colleagues across academic departmental leadership, graduate enrollment and admissions, undergraduate enrollment and admissions, student-facing roles and Development and Alumni Relations. Within the university, this role collaborates with GW Creative Services and GW Advertising, and other departments to produce visual storytelling.
The position reports to the Director of Communications and Marketing and should specialize in visual/creative content creation and provide strategic vision associated with creation of marketing deliverables used in print, web and multimedia applications throughout the school of engineering. The role performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Additional Responsibilities are:
Plans and implements through visual storytelling that engages key internal and external audiences, creating and amplifying authentic and inclusive brand reaffirming messages and thought leadership.
Plans and manages through execution, graphic design and video production for the school in a creative, collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Strategizes and executes on a timeline, co-managing the content calendar, collaborating with team members managing social media, web and other earned and owned media.
Manages software and digital filing/ sharing of content, recommending software and equipment as needed.
Measures outcomes to determine future shifts in creative direction, strategy, and tactics.
Oversees graphic design, content capture and editing, communications and multimedia to achieve department’s goals and maintain consistency across offices and departments.
Regularly will capture content with school equipment (photo, video, audio) to leverage content production.
Follow the AP Style Guide, the GW Brand Guide and integrate brand personality as appropriate; and manage permissions for displaying personas in the content.
Perform in a hybrid position located within the GW School of Engineering and Applied Science in Washington, D.C., just two blocks from the Foggy Bottom Metro (Orange, Silver, Blue) and collaborate with the GW Marketing and Communications team located a few blocks away in “Western Market” at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave.
Performs other work-related duties as requested. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the lead from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications: | Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: |
Preferred Qualifications: | 2+ years of successful experience in graphic design, digital media, video and photo editing, creative design and website design. Project management experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with key video and photo editing software. Candidates should share professional social media profiles to demonstrate experience managing enterprise accounts. A background in marketing and communications, leveraging digital marketing tools and software to amplify authentic messaging and storytelling that is informative and/or persuasive. Successful experience in visual storytelling across multiple social media channels. Strong organizational and operational skills to oversee and complete multiple complex projects working in parallel. Experience in marketing in higher education is preferred, but not required. Exceptional judgment and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse population at all levels, facilitate decision-making and maintain a positive and constructive demeanor treating all staff, students, faculty, alumni and vendors with professionalism, courtesy and respect.
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: | School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
Family |
Sub-Family |
Stream |
Level |
Full-Time/Part-Time: |
Hours Per Week: | 40
Hiring Range | $18.40 - $30.00
Work Schedule: | Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Position Designation: |
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Position Type: |
Posting Number: | T001329
Job Open Date: | 10/13/2026
Job Close Date: |
Open Until Filled: | Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On: |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
College/School/Department: | School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
Family |
Sub-Family |
Stream |
Level |
Full-Time/Part-Time: |
Hours Per Week: | 40
Hiring Range | $18.40 - $30.00
Work Schedule: | Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Position Designation: |
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Position Type: |
Posting Number: | T001329
Job Open Date: | 10/13/2026
Job Close Date: |
Open Until Filled: | Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On: |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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- * This role is a GWTemps role. GWTemps is the internal temporary agency at GW. As a university employee, you are eligible to apply to internal university postings if you ever wanted to transition from a temporary role to a permanent role. Since this is a temporary position, this role is ineligible for university benefits, to include, annual/vacation leave, university and federal holiday pay, university closure/administrative pay, retirement benefits, healthcare insurance, etc. Do you acknowledge this information?
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