Multimedia Content Specialist

Description

Recruitment Period: 10/12/2026 - Until Filled

Status:
Full-Time 40 Hours/Week

Salary Range: $48,000 - $72,000 annually

Hiring Rate: 23.07/Hour- 34.61/Hour

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually . Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play.

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The Multimedia Content Specialist works as part of the Marketing and Communications team to plan, create, capture, edit, publish, and manage engaging multimedia content that supports the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. This role produces high-quality photography, video, and social media content that strengthens brand awareness, promotes University programs and events, and tells compelling stories about students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities PNWU serves.

Work is guided by defined results and established practices, with the Specialist carrying out day-to-day activities independently and drawing on the supervisor to resolve problems as they arise. This position reports to the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.

• Plans, captures, edits, and produces photography and video content for University marketing, communications, recruitment, advancement, and community engagement efforts.
• Assists the Marketing and Communications team with managing and creating content for institutional social media channels, including content planning, publishing, and monitoring.
• Edits photos, videos, graphics, and other digital assets for use across web, social media, email, advertising, and print channels.
• Maintains, organizes, and archives multimedia assets and ensures proper use of branding standards and best practices.
• Configures, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots photography, video, lighting, audio, and related production equipment.
• Monitors emerging multimedia and social media trends and recommends new approaches to audience engagement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

• Performs job duties in accordance with safety, legal, and regulatory requirements;
  University policy and procedures; and accepted business practices.
• Acts with the highest level of professional ethical standards in all aspects of job performance, in accordance with the mission and values of PNWU.
• Understands and adheres to accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department.

This description is a general statement of the major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions and does not exclude other duties as assigned. Job descriptions are reviewed regularly and may be updated to reflect changing institutional needs.

To perform the essential functions of this position, the incumbent must have:

• Vocational school or technical training AND 2-5 years of experience in multimedia production, photography, video production, or a related field, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and…