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UTHealth is looking for a Multimedia Specialist to serve as a valued member of the team responsible for visually telling the stories of UTHealth through videography and photography. This employee will conceive and develop web-based multimedia content and services in support of the online marketing and communication strategies at UTHealth. This role is designed for someone with experience in all facets of photography and video production from conception to final deliverable—this includes basic storyboarding, art direction, shooting footage, audio, lighting, editing, and adherence to UTHealth’s brand standards. To qualify for this position, you must have at least three years of relevant experience, plus the creative drive to maximize engagement with UTHealth’s audiences through video and photography. Communication and organizational skills are a must, especially as they relate to creating and maintaining an archive of video and photography assets. Being an FAA-certified drone pilot is a plus!
This is a full-time position that is classified as exempt. It will be eligible for all UTHealth benefits, including excellent healthcare options and participation in a retirement plan administered by the State of Texas. You will report to our University Center Tower location in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. Our Public Affairs team is often called to travel to different schools or clinical locations, so be prepared to travel throughout the area as needed.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us, you won’t want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave days, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as…
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts include entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Develops and provides web-based multimedia content and services in support of the online marketing and communications strategies of the Office of Public Affairs.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Researches and develops themes and content ideas for online publications, including conducting interviews, writing, editing, producing, and publishing articles, graphics, photos, videos, and posts for various multimedia formats.
2. Designs, develops, implements, and manages content on official university website, intranet, and social media platforms.
3. Develop and execute web-related projects across internal departments.
4. Provides photographic services to produce materials integrated across a variety of multimedia formats.
5. Provides videography services, including motion graphic rending and audio/video conversion and editing.
6. Adheres to University rules and guidelines regarding the use of social media.
7. Maintains a digital library of photographs, videos, graphic designs, and program collateral.
8. Maintains all media-related equipment, facilities, and supplies.
9. Researches and recommends new media technologies to advance department strategy.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Strong HD video/audio production/editing and photography skills
Strong computer, writing, and communications skills, including Associated Press writing style
Proficiency with software packages including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with content management systems, social media knowledge and experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, YouTube, Google Analytics, etc.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field. Equivalent level of education and/or experience may substitute for education requirement.
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years of related experience, preferably in social media or digital.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
