Visual Media and Public Relations Project Manager (Part-time/28 hours per week)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

18h • $31 - $41

About The Position

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visual Media and Public Relations Project Manager (Part-time/28 hours per week) Do you love organizing projects and strategic planning? Are you passionate about helping employees develop professional-level skills? Do you love graphic design, including print production? Does creating an exceptional visual user experience, including on the web, make you smile? The Visual Media and Public Relations Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the production of professional print and digital media and PR efforts to build an outstanding presence for the College of Humanities. This position makes you a key member of the college’s Communications team.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Graphic Design, or related field of study or more than 5 years of experience managing creative production in studio, in-house corporate design team, advertising firm, etc.
• Experience supervising, guiding, and evaluating employees in visual media
• Superior skills in creating promotional materials that can be utilized in various platforms (print, web, digital, multimedia), as evidenced by portfolio review
• Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with project management software such as Trello, Airtable, Basecamp, Asana, etc.
• Experience in graphic design programs, particularly Canva
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Collaborative work style
• Knowledge and ability to create multi-disciplinary digital campaigns

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Graphic Design, or related field of study and four years of professional experience, including leadership roles.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Illustrator

Responsibilities

• Mentor and Train Student Employees – Supervise and mentor a team of 3–8 student employees, providing hands-on learning experience in graphic design, videography, photography, and web development.
• Manage Strategic Project Prioritization – Research, forecast, and prioritize projects based on time, budget, and impact to maximize resources and effectiveness.
• Oversee the Design of the Humanities Alumni Magazine – Guide the design and production of a high-profile, 32-page professional publication with a circulation of over 50,000 print and digital copies.
• Direct Public Relations Campaigns – Lead PR efforts, develop visual messaging strategies, and create student engagement initiatives, such as marketing campaigns and promotional events.
• Ensure High-Quality Design and Innovation – Evaluate student work, maintain consistency in visual communication, and drive innovation in digital and print media strategies.
• Direct College and Department Web Page Design – Lead student web/UX projects maintaining college and department web pages, demonstrating the ability to learn and implement changes within the university content management system.
• Create Graphic Design Products – Create simple marketing materials using Canva.

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)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

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