Salary :
$17.00 - $20.99 Hourly
Location : Laredo, TX 78040
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 00773
Division :
Institutional Advancement
Department :
Community and Media Relations
Opening Date : 10 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date :
10 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Pay Grade : 206
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Multimedia Specialist will assist the CMRO team in creating written, visual, digital and other multimedia content for the institution's website, social media platforms, and other internal and external communication channels. The Multimedia Specialist will also assist the Community and Media Relations Director with special projects and other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.
As an employee of Laredo College, you are expected to adhere to the LC Employee Handbook, the LC Local and Legal policies () and the Vice President of Institutional Advancement's (VPIA) expectations and protocols at all time.
In addition, a confidentiality agreement should be signed every year on NEOED.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement communication plans to support organizational objectives.
Draft, proofread, and edit internal and external communications, including press releases, media advisories, newsletters, memos, emails, announcements and other written materials.
Assists with event coverage, advertising photography, editorial / studio photography, and other photography and videography requests.
Serve as a liaison between departments to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of goals.
Foster and maintain strong relationships with external community partners, media partners, and stakeholders.
Generates new and engaging content ideas to build brand presence and drive social media audience engagement.
Creates engaging content such as pictures, videos, stories, and multimedia content to promote the institution.
Creates short videos, social media graphic designs, and Animated Graphic Interchange Format Images (GIFs) to promote our institution.
Performs other related duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
Qualifications / Certifications / Licenses / Skills
NOTICE : Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license / certificate.
Required :
Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
Two or more years of experience in a position requiring intensive Social Media Content Creation and Management, Content Writing, Photography, Video Production and Editing, and / or other related duties.
Must have a valid Driver's License and current car insurance to travel as required. In accordance with CJ (Local) while driving on College District business, employees are required to abide by all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Preferred : N / A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A professional disposition is required at all times.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
Strong customer service and community relations skills.
Ability to use personal computer and various word processing and spreadsheet software programs which includes MS Office Suite, Zoom, TEAMS, One Drive, Google Drive and the internet to promote efficiency.
Must be able to multi-task.
Must be able to adapt and work in a fast paced environment.
Must be able to exercise good judgment, maintain a positive attitude, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, time-management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use social media for impressions and brand awareness.
Excellent knowledge of social media management and platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and other related platforms.
Strong knowledge of Graphic Design software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or other visual design and wire-framing tools, as well as knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
Skilled in working with video editing software such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier Pro, iMovie, Final Cut Pro etc.
Ability to create Animated Graphic Interchange Format Images (GIFs) and short videos with iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Must be able to write and proofread efficiently in English / Spanish languages.
Familiarity with publishing and web design.
Comfortable working with several decision-makers. Ability to work fast and under high-stress levels.
Additional Information
Supervision Exercised
None.
Supervision Received
This position reports to the Community and Media Relations Director and the Assistant Director of Public Relations / Social Media.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and / or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http : / / tea.texas.gov / Texas_Educators / Certification / Out-of-state_Certification / Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services / http : / / www.naces.org / members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Laredo College offers a comprehensive benefit package.
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Laredo College requires a background check for all positions which means a Criminal Background Check andreferences are required. Are you willing to have such checks conducted in order to be considered for employment?
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Do you have the required education as stated in the job description?
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Do you have the required experience as per the job description?
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Do you meet the qualifications as stated in the job description?
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Do you have a valid State Driver's License?
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Multimedia Specialist • Laredo, TX, United States