Social Networking & Digital Media Specialist

Details

Open Date 07/01/2026

Requisition Number PRN17178N

Job Title Social Networking & Digital Media Specialists

Working Title Social Networking & Digital Media Specialist

Career Progression Track P00

• Track Level P2
• Developing, P1
• Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00274 - College of Pharmacy

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 15.00 - 21.00

Close Date 10/01/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The College of Pharmacy seeks a Social Networking and Digital Media Specialist to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and maintain the college’s online social networking and digital media accounts to help achieve marketing goals. The position will create content for social media outlets and other digital media distribution.

Responsibilities

Essential duties include

• Event attendance (outside & during business hours) with content capture

o PharmD White Coat ceremony, Graduation, banquets, research retreats, Pharmacy Day on Capitol Hill, Golf Tournament, pharmacy club events, Orientation, professional headshots for faculty/staff/students, etc.

• Photography and videography capture, preparation, and delivery
• Social media management including trend research and execution, proactive and reactive content creation, and engagement/audience reporting
• Assist with designing, posting, and maintaining digital display board content around the college building
• Creative design and resource for digital content

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Social Networking & Digital Media Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Social Networking & Digital Media Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom, Photoshop, & Premiere Pro)
• Experience with Canva software for design
• DSLR / professional camera usage
• Social media proficiency (top 3 platforms: TikTok, LinkedIn, & Instagram)
• Lighting, microphone, and mobile capture equipment usage

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.

Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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