Digital Media Specialist

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• Bachelors degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application.
• Resume.
• Cover Letter outlining your experiences as they relate to the purpose and mission of GSU Advancement.

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ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia States status as a national leader in student success research and innovation and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni engaging donors and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars were helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments including Development Corporate & Foundation Relations Alumni Relations and the Georgia State University Foundation.

Donor Engagement and Communications

The mission of Donor Engagement and Communications is to create a philanthropic culture that will lead to increased charitable support for Georgia State University and its students faculty and staff. The Digital Media Specialist is part of a team that works towards building a donor base that moves potential prospects into leadership gift levels.

These are exciting times at University Advancement. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in joining our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify cultivate and steward donors.

Are you ready for us Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction If you are we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational career and personal backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

The University Foundation is seeking (1)Digital Media Specialistto join the already incredible team taking the GSU Foundation to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT A GREAT PLACE

Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.

A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners

A flexible work environment

Professional development opportunity and mentorship

A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Job Duties:

Content Creation & Digital Media Production

• Develop digital content across multiple communications channels campaigns and initiatives including for web email social media print and digital channels.
• Ensuring content reflects institutional engagement and fundraising priorities and supports the engagement cultivation and stewardship of key audiences.
• Plan and coordinate high-quality video and audio content for web social media and special events.
• Supervise student video assistant in video production and digital editing services for advancement initiatives.

Writing & Editorial Development

• Research write and edit compelling content across channels (web email social print video).
• Translate complex academic and institutional initiatives into engaging accessible stories.
• Write proposals donor stories video scripts and marketing collateral that support fundraising and engagement.
• Maintain editorial consistency that aligns with the institutional voice tone and messaging.

Strategic Collaboration & Project Management

• Partner with the advancement staff and communications teams to identify storytelling opportunities.
• Lead or support multimedia communications projects from concept through execution.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines and strategic goals.

Other

• Serve as a thoughtful collaborative and accountable team member. Commit to the highest standards of civility and decency toward all and to promoting and supporting a community where all people can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of abuse.
• These responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor. Responsibilities are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary.
• Individuals will also be required to work some nights and weekends when necessary and travel (via plane train or car) at least 15% of the time within and outside of the state of Georgia.