Multimedia Content Specialist

The Rice University Department of Computer Science is seeking a Multimedia Content Specialist to tell the stories of the people, research, ideas, and community shaping computer science s role combines strong editorial instincts with the creativity and technical capability of a multimedia content creator. The position identifies compelling stories across the department, determines how best to tell them for different audiences, and develops engaging content across platforms including video, social media, podcasts, web, and other digital channels.

Rather than waiting for assignments, the Multimedia Content Specialist will build relationships with faculty, students, and partners, stay close to what is happening across the department, and develop a consistent pipeline of stories that strengthen the department’s visibility and public profile.

The position will have meaningful ownership of the department’s multimedia presence, including opportunities to develop recurring series and campaigns, shape content for specific audiences, and build the department’s You Tube and social media presence. The role works collaboratively with department and university partners while having the creative independence to take stories from initial idea through publication.

The ideal candidate is a curious and resourceful storyteller with experience in media, digital content, communications, or a related creative environment. They know how to recognize a strong story, find the people and information needed to tell it well, and translate complex ideas into content that audiences want to watch, hear, or read.

They are comfortable moving between interviewing, writing, producing, and editing, and can work independently without requiring day-to-day creative direction. They bring strong editorial judgment, audience awareness, and the initiative to continually identify new content opportunities.

Computer science expertise is not required. More important is genuine curiosity and the ability to learn enough about technical subjects to ask good questions and communicate them accurately and engagingly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

This position is primarily in person, with some flexibility for remote work. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

$75,000 – $80,000/annually

• Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two or more (2+) years of related professional experience in multimedia production, digital media, video production, graphic design, communications, content development, or a related field.
• In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond the minimum education requirement may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interviewing, storytelling, reporting, and editing ability.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories and communicate them effectively for different audiences.
• Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, accurate, and engaging content.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with faculty, students, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with communications colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Sound judgment, curiosity, initiative, and attention to detail.

• Three or more (3+) years of professional experience in…