Digital Content Creator

Details

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
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:
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

• Generate ideas for social media feed.
• Create relevant, engaging social media posts using consistent branding and design elements, including written content, graphics, and videos. Video content creation is a significant aspect of the position.
• Run specialized campaigns for events such as Giving Day, Stroke Week, and ALS Awareness Month, etc.
• Post event reminders on X, Instagram, and Facebook, and create events on Facebook and LinkedIn
• Produce social media posts promptly upon leadership request
• Amplify neurology-related research, educational content, and patient stories

Event Coverage:
Provide social media coverage for department events, including taking photographs/videos and creating posts

Strategy Implementation

• Develop and execute a content calendar
• Create a comprehensive social media strategy for the department, including shaping department reputation, pinpointing target audiences and relevant trends, and adapting content to each platform
• Utilize analytics to guide future content decisions and fulfill department goals
• Monitor and respond to comments and messages

Communication

• Work closely with the Communications, Marketing, and Advancement teams
• Collaborate with other university departments, faculty and staff members, and external entities

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

• Familiarity with current social media best practices and guidelines; ability to use social media planning tools (e.g., Sprout Social)
• Proficient in design, photo retouching, video editing and production, infographics creation, and other graphic design elements
• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.)
• Experience with video shooting and editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate well and consistently via email
• Strong organizational and planning abilities

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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.

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