Daily Universe - Audience & Community Coordinator

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Audience & Community Coordinator supports BYU’s journalism program by mentoring students and helping run the Daily Universe newsroom in collaboration with faculty and lab managers. They oversee audience outreach and engagement efforts—like newsletters, social media, events, and partnerships—while guiding students in producing multimedia journalism across news and sports platforms.

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field is required.
Minimum of 1 year experience in a professional communications discipline is required.
Professional proficiency in writing and editing
Ability to manage reports, applications and tasks on deadline
Organization of meetings, orientations, tours, fairs
Interact with faculty, staff and students to achieve common objectives
Balance multiple tasks on different deadlines
Passion and desire to learn new things
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, BYU Learning Suite and other software tools
Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-driven environment
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All employees of Brigham Young University (BYU) agree to maintain the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as defined by the CES Honor Code and Dress and Grooming Standards, both on and off campus, 24 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in journalism, communications or a related field is preferred.
Proficiency in multimedia journalism, including social media strategy, podcasting, video, photography and design
Three years of professional journalism experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the outreach, audience engagement and community objectives and collaborations of the Daily Universe, including projects associated with journalism and sports media classes taught by faculty.
Contribute to Universe innovation.
Participate in student mentoring.
Other Universe duties as needed.

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long-term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness Program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU