Digital Content Coordinator

Concordia University Texas • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Concordia University Texas seeks a Digital Content Coordinator to create written, photographic, and video content that supports university communications. The role supports the communication department’s strategic vision by building emails, writing for blogs, social media, and the university website, and capturing photos and video that share the university’s stories. Reporting to the Director of University Communications and Community Outreach, the coordinator develops content for campus life, student experiences, faculty and staff, university events, and community engagement. Candidates in the early stages of their careers who are eager to learn and contribute directly to multiple content projects are encouraged to apply.

The coordinator creates and adapts content for digital channels, produces emails and newsletters, supports social media and website activity, and collaborates with campus partners and student content creators. The position follows university standards for accuracy, accessibility, privacy, copyright, and photo and video permissions. Occasional evening and weekend assignments may be required for campus event coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital media, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Basic photography and video recording skills, including experience using a smartphone or camera to create content.
• Familiarity with photo and video editing tools and willingness to develop those skills.
• Understanding of common social media formats and how content varies by platform.
• Ability to organize assignments, meet deadlines, ask questions, and incorporate feedback.
• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively with people across campus.
• Willingness to learn and support Concordia University Texas’s Christian mission.
• Ability to articulate and model Concordia University Texas’s mission, vision, and values.
• Commitment to encouraging and supporting diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• A heart for the Gospel and commitment to the Concordia Distinctive and its faith-based mission.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and work with a computer.
• Ability to navigate campus to capture content and participate in campus engagement activities, including event setup, execution, and breakdown.
• Ability to occasionally lift, pull, or push up to 30 pounds.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings as required by the department.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building emails or newsletters in an email platform.
• Experience updating website content through a content management system.
• Experience creating short-form videos, interviewing subjects, or covering events.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility practices, including captions and alternative text.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for university blogs, social media, website pages, emails, and other digital communications.
• Gather information and interview students, faculty, staff, and community partners for assigned stories.
• Take photos and record video for campus storytelling, event coverage, and communication projects.
• Edit photos and produce short videos using available tools, established templates, and university brand guidelines.
• Adapt stories and creative assets for different audiences and platforms.
• Submit content for review and revise it based on the director’s feedback.
• Build and format emails and newsletters using established templates and university communication tools.
• Draft and edit email copy using direction, source materials, and information provided by campus partners.
• Test email links, formatting, and mobile display; check accessibility and proofread before submitting emails for review.
• Prepare approved emails for distribution and assist with scheduling and sending as directed.
• Prepare captions, photos, videos, and other social media content for the director’s review.
• Schedule or publish approved content as assigned.
• Make routine website content updates under the director’s direction.
• Monitor assigned channels and flag questions, concerns, or sensitive comments for the director.
• Compile basic performance data to help the director assess content and guide future assignments.
• Maintain assigned deadlines, content calendars, project records, and organized digital assets.
• Work with campus partners to collect information and coordinate content capture.
• Collaborate with student content creators on assigned projects, sharing materials and coordinating coverage under the director’s guidance.
• Support content coverage of campus events, including occasional evening or weekend assignments.
• Follow university standards for accuracy, accessibility, privacy, copyright, and photo and video permissions.
• Perform other duties and functions as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level