Digital Journalist
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Job Description
Overview
The Digital Journalist (Multimedia Associate) works across multiple teams within University Marketing and Communications (UMAC) to create photos and videos for news stories social media and other marketing needs. This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension contingent upon available funding. The Digital Journalist will interview faculty students and staff on a variety of topics including but not limited to research internships and campus events. This position creates and edits content for web and social media occasionally writing event recaps for Utah State Magazine and appearing on camera for social media content. The role also assists with larger photo and video shoots across campus when necessary.
The Digital Journalist is inquisitive by nature and has the knowledge and skills to schedule and conduct interviews on a wide range of university topics often balancing multiple projects at a time to create a variety of multimedia content for UMAC and its entities.
Responsibilities
Main Functions:
- Conduct interviews with students faculty staff asking appropriate questions to create compelling content.
- Works independently to produce content for Utah State Today Utah State Magazine the universitys YouTube channel and social media.
- Ensures video aligns with Utah State Universitys branding position.
- Meets deadlines for all projects.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Functions:
- Understands story strategy in relation to the universitys mission and vision.
- Stays up to date on social media trends and suggests appropriate content strategies accordingly.
- Conceptualizes and executes digital interviews and video shoots across campus in studios or on location.
- Assists in coverage for special events and promotional activities serves as photographer and/or videographer to capture notable moments from campus events.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in marketing public relations communications or related field OR an equivalent of combined education and experience.
- Understanding of basic journalism principles with experience using editing software is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one year of relevant experience writing stories and/or conducting interviews as a student reporter with additional experience using editing software or a combination of work in a related field or education plus experience.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Incumbents work indoors and outdoors in various locations and conditions and can be exposed to weather contaminants and temperature changes. Employees are frequently required to sit stand walk bend stoop use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. Bending crawling and crouching may be required. Incumbents must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds retrieve and transport production equipment and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time. Incumbents nearly continuously listen hear and talk.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at or.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm. 401
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm. 404
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Employment Type
Part-Time
