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Digital Content Creator
- University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)
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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** 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:
+ 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 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._
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