Multimedia Journalist

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
Brownsville:
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV
9140

Working Title

Working Title MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Department

Department University Marketing and Communications

FTE

FTE 1

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job

To develop and produce written stories and video content that help share and further the UTRGV brand of excellence, for distribution to the media, to include print, broadcast, web and social media, as well as to university students, faculty and staff; stakeholders like donors, grantors and legislators; and the community in general.

Description of Duties

• Develops and writes stories about UTRGV and the university community that help further the UTRGV brand of excellence.
• Manages production of assigned stories (either solo or as part of a team), using a solid knowledge of AP Style while adhering to deadlines.
• Produces text videos and video stories about UTRGV and the university community that help further the UTRGV brand of excellence.
• Maintains regular contact with key sources to identify story themes and newsworthy events.
• Tailors writing styles to the platform. (ex. must write snappy short text and headlines for social media platforms; weightier news headlines and stories for distribution to print and broadcast media; and adapt headline/cutline content for university web pages and the NIC website).
• Attends training seminars or conferences annually, chosen in consultation with the director, that helps the employee expand his or her knowledge and skill sets.
• Works closely with other relevant areas in monitoring media issues (such as requests for experts, story pitches and press conferences) and story development as they relate to the university.
• Provides assistance to other departments with media support for events, to include lining up experts for media at press conferences, monitoring media attendance at such events, and providing news coverage of the event.
• May shoot still photographs from time to time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in writing, communications, multimedia production from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of experience in news writing and video production, using AP Style, including experience working with social media platforms such as:
Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Preferred Experience

None.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Technical knowledge of video and photographic equipment including video and still cameras, video editing software, associated hardware, and computers.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Office or studio environment as well as field work; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly, to move objects.

Other

Knowledge of video production and storytelling styles is important. Excellent writing/storytelling skills, solid knowledge of AP Style, and the ability to write quickly and able to meet deadlines. Knowledge of social media writing/headline styles and posting judgment. Knowledge of still photography shooting and editing. Knowledge of video production and…