University of Utah
Social Networking & Digital Media Specialists
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $40K - $44K
💻 Marketing
🗓️ October 5th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring a Social Networking & Digital Media Specialists to manage and grow the Department of Neurology's online presence through strategic social media management, content creation, and event coverage. The role involves developing marketing content, monitoring digital platforms, engaging with audiences, analyzing usage statistics, and collaborating with internal and external teams to enhance visibility and engagement.
Highlights
- Maintain and grow social media presence across platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and X.
- Create engaging content including posts, graphics, videos, and run specialized campaigns for events and awareness months.
- Provide social media coverage for department events through photography, video, and timely posts.
- Develop and execute content calendars and comprehensive social media strategies using analytics to guide decisions.
- Monitor, moderate, and respond to social media comments, messages, and inappropriate content.
- Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, Advancement teams, faculty, staff, and external partners.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 2 years related experience or a master’s degree.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), video shooting/editing (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro), and familiarity with social media planning tools like Sprout Social preferred.
- Full-time position with a pay rate range of $40,000 to $44,000 and a hybrid work arrangement with flexible hours.
- Department: Neurology Administration within U of U Health - Academics.
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| Open Date | 10/01/2025 |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | PRN43224B |
| Job Title | Social Networking & Digital Media Specialists |
| Working Title | Digital Content Creator |
| Career Progression Track | P00 |
| Track Level | P1 - Entry Level Pro |
| FLSA Code | Professional |
| Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No |
| Standard Hours per Week | 40 |
| Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time |
| Shift | Day |
| Work Schedule Summary | Hybrid work arrangement with flexible hours. Candidate will need to be available to work some nights/weekends (depending on events). |
| VP Area | U of U Health - Academics |
| Department | 02185 - Neurology Administration |
| Location | Campus |
| City | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
| Pay Rate Range | $40,000 to $44,000 |
| Close Date | 01/01/2026 |
| Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | |
| Job Summary | Digital Content Creator Develop and maintain organization’s online social networking and digital media accounts (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) to help achieve marketing goals. Create marketing or promotional content for social media outlets and digital media distribution. Monitor and manage content including blogs, message boards, discussion groups, live chats, and status updates. Edit and filter inappropriate content and report or address Web abuse. Facilitate discussions or respond to inquiries. Analyze and report usage statistics. Provide feedback and analysis to management and other business functions, such as customer service, product development, and sales. The Department of Neurology at the University of Utah is seeking a Social Networking & Digital Media Specialists to enhance its online presence through strategic social media management and content creation. From designing eye-catching graphics and shooting high-quality videos to strategizing impactful social media campaigns, the Content Creator will play a crucial part in strengthening the department’s visibility and driving engagement. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. |
| Responsibilities | Social Networking & Digital Media Specialist, I
Social Media Management: Maintain and grow the department’s social media presence Content Creation:
Event Coverage: Provide social media coverage for department events, including taking photographs/videos and creating posts Strategy Implementation:
Communication:
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P22111 |
| Minimum Qualifications |
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Social Networking & Digital Media Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. |
| Preferences |
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| Type | Benefited Staff |
| Special Instructions Summary | |
| Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA) 383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801-581-8365 oeo@utah.edu Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
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