Marketing and Comm Spec II

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

17h

About The Position

Content Creation & Visual Production: Create high-quality visual and digital content to support the Hamilton School’s marketing and communications efforts. Capture and edit photography and video across events, classrooms, faculty talks, and student activities. Produce short-form and long-form video content for social media and web use. Design graphics, flyers, and promotional materials aligned with University of Florida branding standards. Maintain and organize a media library of photo, video, and graphic assets for ongoing use. Communications & Digital Execution: Assist in executing the Hamilton School’s communications plan across digital platforms, including social media, newsletters, email campaigns, and website updates. Draft captions, format content, and support publishing across Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, and other platforms. Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all materials. Support on-campus distribution of marketing materials and digital promotion of events. Event Coverage & Support: Provide on-site support for Hamilton School events through photography, videography, and real-time content capture. Assist with the creation of event-related promotional materials and ensure timely content delivery for post-event communications. Media & Communications Support: Provide support for media and communications efforts by assisting in the preparation of press materials, drafting content, and coordinating logistics as needed. Analytics & Reporting Support: Assist in tracking and reporting on digital and social media performance. Support the collection of data related to marketing campaigns and provide insights to inform future content and engagement strategies. About The Hamilton School: Established in 2022, the Hamilton School is a multidisciplinary academic unit whose purpose is to support teaching and research concerning the ideas, traditions, and texts that shape Western civilization and American values and institutions. The School offers two undergraduate degrees, with two more undergraduate degrees and two graduate degrees also expected to be offered starting in Fall 2026. To learn more about the Hamilton School and its programs visit The Hamilton School. The University of Florida is the state’s oldest and largest land‑grant university, enrolling over 50,000 students and ranked the No. 1 public university in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal (2024). Located in Gainesville, UF offers a high quality of life with close proximity to Florida’s coasts and major metropolitan areas, a vibrant arts and sports culture, abundant outdoor recreation, and highly rated local schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree and six years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or related field and eight years of professional experience.
• Significant ability in audio/visual production and editing is desired.
• Experience working with multiple media and press outlets.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Experience with online content platforms and/or website curation preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team toward organizational objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Adobe products, and other professional design software, as well as Canva, HTML and CSS languages for managing and building websites.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality visual and digital content to support the Hamilton School’s marketing and communications efforts.
• Capture and edit photography and video across events, classrooms, faculty talks, and student activities.
• Produce short-form and long-form video content for social media and web use.
• Design graphics, flyers, and promotional materials aligned with University of Florida branding standards.
• Maintain and organize a media library of photo, video, and graphic assets for ongoing use.
• Assist in executing the Hamilton School’s communications plan across digital platforms, including social media, newsletters, email campaigns, and website updates.
• Draft captions, format content, and support publishing across Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, and other platforms.
• Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all materials.
• Support on-campus distribution of marketing materials and digital promotion of events.
• Provide on-site support for Hamilton School events through photography, videography, and real-time content capture.
• Assist with the creation of event-related promotional materials and ensure timely content delivery for post-event communications.
• Provide support for media and communications efforts by assisting in the preparation of press materials, drafting content, and coordinating logistics as needed.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on digital and social media performance.
• Support the collection of data related to marketing campaigns and provide insights to inform future content and engagement strategies.

Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind
• Generous Retirement Plans to help you plan for the future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off , including 10+ paid holidays, vacation, sick, and family leave
• Robust Professional Development through UF Training & Organizational Development, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Tuition Assistance through the UF Employee Education Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees