Multimedia Journalist - Marketing and Communications

Position Description

The Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and/or feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
The position promotes a favorable and consistent image of the department and the university for internal and external audiences, and champions the accomplishments of students, faculty, and/or staff.

Major/Essential Functions

• In service to the College of Education, the multimedia journalist will focus primarily on written communication while supporting the other aspects of multimedia journalism.
• Plan and create captivating, educational and inspirational stories that convey information about the people and programs of Texas Techs College of Education.
• Create and maintain an editorial calendar that will support the strategic goals of the College of Education. This calendar will include regularly scheduled and reoccurring deliverables such as annual reports, newsletters, and research impact reports.
• Adhere to brand standards in pursuit of favorable public and stakeholder perceptions of the Colleges
• accomplishments.
• Edit and refine stories and other written content from members of the College community for quality and consistency.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail while effectively collaborating with fellow team members and applying strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Promote a favorable and consistent image of the college and the university for internal and external audiences, and champion the accomplishments of students, faculty, and/or staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to conduct research and synthesize messaging for a non-academic audience.
• Ability to deliver quality work on a deadline.
• Knowledge of software and technology best-practices in the communication field.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislative systems.
• Understanding of maximizing reach through the use of multimedia.
• Ability to integrate messaging into a variety of formats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in related field.
• Background in Higher Education.